Math

Faculty

High school students must complete two units of mathematics to graduate. Students may select from a list of course options that specialize in specific applications of mathematics when they move into Grades 11 and 12.

Foundations Level 1 focuses on establishing a foundation in algebraic thinking. Students learn several algebraic models that relate to specialized applications in mathematics. They use computers and calculators, including graphing calculators, as tools to solve problems.

Foundations Level 2 focuses on geometry. Students learn and apply formulas for analyzing geometric shapes. They use their insights of geometry to solve new and old problems.

Intermediate level of mathematics involves interpreting data using graphs, formulas, and other applications while continuing development in algebraic thinking.

Students taking advanced mathematics may choose to study statistics and probability or pre-calculus.

ALGEBRA In this set of courses, students will study the properties of numbers, the use of variables, methods of solving equations, and problem solving. Students will develop an understanding to investigate questions related to rational numbers, signed number work, order of operations, variable representations, simplifying rational expressions, setting up and solving linear, exponential and quadratic equations, reading and interpreting information from a coordinate graph, and setting up coordinate graphs representing linear, exponential, and quadratic functions.

STATISTICS The purpose of this course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: 1.Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns. 2. Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study. 3. Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation. 4. Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses.

GEOMETRY In this set of course, you will study the properties and relationships of objects; students will geometric intuition as well as the ability to reason logically. Students will develop an understanding to investigate questions related to geometric properties of area, perimeter, and volume; solving special properties of triangles related to their angles and the length of their sides; solving special properties of specific quadrilaterals and other polygons; developing a logical progression of statements to prove or disprove conjectures; working with Euclidean properties and axioms; solving right triangle trigonometry ratios and applying the Pythagorean Theorem; solving special properties of pyramids, cones, and other special 3 dimensional figures.

ALGEBRA 2 AND TRIGONOMETRY In this course students will review algebra skills and extend them in the areas of functions, number systems, and problem solving. Students will also be introduced to analytic geometry and to general right triangle trigonometry. Extensions into more advanced trigonometry is also developed.

TRANSITION TO COLLEGE MATH This course introduces students to the topics and applications included in a study of finite mathematics, probability and statistics, data analysis, logic and sets, functions and their graphs (primarily polynomial functions), algebraic systems, introduction to matrices, and other algebra topics.

PRECALCULUS A rigorous study of mathematics topics leading to calculus, this course involves the study of vectors and matrices, trigonometry, functions and graphing, sequences and series, limits, and probability