Math
Mathematical Applications:
This course is the same for all semesters in format. The topics vary for the different locations and local issues.
Course Description:
This course is designed to prepare students with the mathematical skills they need outside of the classroom and in their lives. Throughout our lives, we face numerous finance choices and decisions. Many students use the hit or miss method to make financial and reasoned decisions. Everyone needs to learn and practice how to analyze situations, identify choices, and make informed decisions.
- Budgeting and financial management.
- Spending and savings.
- Investing
- Taxes.
- Understanding stocks and bonds, creating stock portfolios and tracking rates of return.
- Basic concepts of microeconomics, macroeconomics, and international trade.
- Currency exchange.
- Metric system
- Understand basic international money theories.
A basic command of fundamental mathematical concepts is essential.
Algebra 2:
First Semester Course Description:
The graphical, numerical and symbolic aspects of Algebra are emphasized during both semesters. Students are encouraged to think about the geometrical and numerical meaning of what they are doing. Topics covered the first semester encompass numeric and algebraic expressions, finding solutions to linear equations, and inequalities in one or two variables, graphing and elementary data analysis. The main emphasis of the second semester is on higher order expressions and equations (mainly those that are quadratic in nature). Applications to each topic will be stressed during both semesters. The graphing calculator will be used to solve problems, evaluate expressions, analyze data and visualize algebra.
Second Semester Course Description:
This course provides an extension of the geographical, numerical and symbolic aspects of mathematics learned in Algebra 1, along with the geometric relationships learned in Geometry. First semester topics include: solutions to systems equations; inequalities in two and three variables; and larger systems through the use of matrices. Second semester topics include: non-linear systems; quadratic equations; and logarithmic and exponential equations. The end of the second semester will include an introduction to probability and statistics. Students will use a graphing calculator to solve systems of equations using determinants and matrices, along with graphics of non-linear functions.
Assessment for all Math courses:
includes quizzes, tests, homework, and group projects. There is a midterm and a final exam. During this course, students will connect with the mathematical procedures of problem solving and analysis, estimation, communication, associations and applications, and use appropriate technology.
- Students will use numbers and operations.
- Students will also use algebraic concepts, processes, and language to model and solve a variety of real-world and mathematical problems.
- Students will be familiar with measurable attributes and have an ability to use measurement processes.
- Students will be able to use data analysis, probability, and statistics.
- And finally, students will demonstrate understanding of and an ability to use patterns, relations and functions.