Math Department Course Offerings

1111 – HONORS ALGEBRA 1A – This honors level course is intended for motivated students with above average math ability. This course will provide an in-depth coverage of basic properties of numbers, operations with rational numbers, and solving both equations and inequalities. Students will also learn to solve systems of equations by graphing, substitution and elimination. In addition, students will learn to graph lines using the y + mx + b format.
LINK: Prentice Hall Math 1 Supplement (The Prentice Hall textbook used in Algebra 1A (1211) and Algebra 1B (1073). This site offers the full student edition as well as practice worksheets.)

1211 - ALGEBRA 1A – This introductory course in algebra will cover simplifying and evaluating algebraic expression, and solving equations and word problems. Students will also learn to graph linear equations, determine the equation of a line, as well as, graph a linear equation using the slope intercept method. In addition, students will learn to solve systems of equations using graphing, substitution and elimination.
LINK: Prentice Hall Math 1 Supplement (The Prentice Hall textbook used in Algebra 1A (1211) and Algebra 1B (1073). This site offers the full student edition as well as practice worksheets.)

1311 – TOPICS IN ALGREBRA 1A – This course is intended as an introduction to algebra concepts such as variables, order of operations and adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing real numbers. In addition, students will learn to combine like terms, solve simple equations and graph the solutions. Students will also learn to graph using the slope-intercept form. Students will also be introduced to solving systems of equations using substitution, elimination and graphing.

1411 – TOPICS IN ALGEBRA 1A / TITLE I – This course is for students who qualify for Title I services.

7421 – TOPICS IN ALGEBRA 1A - This course is for students with IEPs.

1042 - HONORS ALGEBRA IB - This honors level course is a continuation of Honors Algebra 1A (1111). This course will provide students with in-depth coverage of factoring trinomials, solving systems of equations and graphing inequalities, as well as, operations involving radical expressions. In addition, students will use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic functions. This course is taken in conjunction with Honors Geometry (1032).

Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 1A (1021 or teacher permission)
LINK: Prentice Hall Math 1 Supplement (The Prentice Hall textbook used in Algebra 1A (1211) and Algebra 1B (1073). This site offers the full student edition as well as practice worksheets.)

1032 - HONORS GEOMETRY – This honors level course is an in-depth study of theorems and postulates used in two column proofs. Students will also study basic geometry concepts such as properties of points, lines and planes, parallel and perpendicular lines, complimentary and supplementary angles, and interior and exterior angles. The course will also cover triangles, their measurement proofs for congruency and similarity, as well as, applications of the Pythagorean Theorem. In addition, students will learn the properties of quadrilaterals, triangles and circles and learn to solve perimeter, area and volume problems. This course is taken in conjunction with Honors Algebra1A (1042).
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 1A or teacher permission.

1052 – GEOMETRY - This introductory course in geometry will cover basic geometry concepts of point, line, and planes as well as their relationships. Students will also become familiar with parallel and perpendicular lines, corresponding angles and angle sum theory. The course will include studies of triangles, their angle measurements, tests for congruency and similarity as well as the Pythagorean Theorem. In addition, students will learn properties of quadrilaterals, triangles and circles and learn to solve perimeter, area and volume problems.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1A (1211) or teacher permission.

1312 – TOPICS IS GEOMETRY – This course is intended as an introduction to geometry concepts such as points, lines, planes and their relationship. Students will be introduced to properties of angles, triangles, parallelograms and trapezoids. In addition, students will learn the Pythagorean Theorem and simple applications of this theorem. Students will review ratios and proportions as they solve similar polygons. Finally, students will learn the properties of quadrilaterals, triangles and circles and will use the MCAS formula sheet to solve perimeter, area and volume problems.
Prerequisite: Topics in Algebra 1A I (1311) or teacher permission.

1412 –TOPICS IN GEOMETRY / TITLE I - This course is for students who qualify for Title I services.

7422 – TOPICS IN GEOMETRY – This course is for students with IEPs.

1053 – HONORS ALGEBRA II – This honors level course is an in-depth study of compound inequalities with absolute values, matrices and systems of equations, as well as, factoring complex expressions. In addition, students will learn to complete the square and its use in the study of conic sections. Rational equations and fractional powers will also be covered. This course is intended for students who plan to attend four year colleges in a major that would require mathematics.
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 1B (1032) and Honors Geometry (1032) or teacher permission.

1073 - ALGEBRA 1B - This course is a continuation of Algebra 1A (1211). This course begins with solving systems of equations using graphing, substitution and elimination and continues with function rules. Students will also work with properties of exponents including multiplication and division, exponential functions, exponential growth and decay. In addition, students will learn to factor trinomials, use the quadratic formula and complete the square.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1A (1211) and Geometry (1052) or teacher permission.

1033 - TOPICS IN ALGEBRA 1B - This introductory course in algebra is designed for students who intend to continue their post secondary education at a technical school or intend to pursue employment in their trade. Students will cover basic operations involving integers, solving one and two step equations and graphing simple solutions to equations. Students will also learn to graph the solution of a line using slope-intercept method.
Prerequisite: Integrated Math II (1002) or teacher permission.

7023 – TOPICS IN ALGEBRA 1B – This course is for students with IEPs.

1074 – HONORS MATH ANALYSIS – This course will cover the six trigonometric functions and their inverse functions. Radian measure, angular velocity, and finding the values of trigonometric functions and their inverse function will also be studies. Right angle trigonometry will be used to solve a variety of problems. The law of sines and the law of consines will be used to solve a variety of problems. Double angle formulae and the formulae for the sums and difference angles will be discussed. The course will also include the use of exponential and logarithmic functions, both common and natural. Arithmetic and geometric series and sequences will be explored. There will extensive use of both scientific and graphing calculators.

1054- ALGEBRA II - This course is intended for students who intend to continue in a post-secondary program at a community college or four year college. Students will cover such topics as adding/ subtracting/multiplying matrices as well as determinants and inverses. Students will also be exposed to an in-depth coverage of quadratic expressions, the quadratic equation and completing the square. In addition, students will learn polynomial functions, relative max/min and solving polynomial functions. Students will also study square roots and other radical equations expressions.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1B (1073) or teacher permission.

1044 - INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA – This course for seniors begins with a review of the operations on the real number system as well as a reinvestigation into some of the algebraic properties and processes introduced in year 1 of the curriculum. The topics of point, line, plane and slope lead to the study of linear equations. Methods for solving systems of linear equations are also discussed. Finally the curriculum concluded with an exploration into simple, compound and linear inequalities. Throughout the course, the instructor attempts to use the multiple representations of the mathematics as well as place emphasis on both graphical and algebraic problem-solving methods.

7034 – INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA - This course is for students with IEPs.

7044 – BUSINESS MATH - This course is designed for seniors who have a basic grasp of mathematical computations, but require additional instruction for applying these skills in order to become a competent consumer. The course stresses basic survival skills and essential consumer topics including banking services, payroll and payroll deductions, credit cards and loan applications, preparation of tax returns, housing needs, and different types of insurances. At the same time, reviewing and maintaining computational skills are also covered. This applications-based approach begins by addressing an experience most high school students have - part-time and summer jobs, and then proceeds to consider more adult concerns and topics. Students in this course should have passed MCAS math.

Favorite External Links for Math

• All About Fractions
  Descriptions, definitions, examples and interactive games.
• CIESE - Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
  Projects using primary sources and archived collections: “Historical Treasure Chests,” “Movie in the Making,” “Population Growth”.
• CLIME
  Applets for probability, factoring, and more.
• Explore Learning
  Investigate science and math with “gizmos.”
• Java Applets for the Math Classroom
  Geometry applets include perp. bisectors and similar triangles.
• Math Tools
  Math Tools has an increasing set of applications for teaching and learning.
• NCTM Illuminations
  i-Math investigations are ready-to-use, online, interactive math investigations.
• Prentice Hall Math 1 Suppliment
  The Prentice Hall textbook used in Algebra 1A (1211) and Algebra 1B (1073). This site offers the full student edition as well as practice worksheets

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