MATHEMATICS
One of the important goals of the Mathematics Department is to help students develop an expertise in the following Mathematical Practices: (Source: NYSED site)
1. Make sense of the problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
4. Model with mathematics to solve everyday problems.
5. See appropriate tools strategically.
6. Attend to precision.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
HIGH SCHOOL
Special Note: A Ti-84 graphing calculator is required for high school math courses
1 Year 1 Credit
Requirements: Midterm, Regent Examination
A Ti-84 graphing calculator is required
Description: This Common Core-aligned course is the first Regent-level Mathematics course offered for High School students. Students will master the basic mathematical practices outlined by NYSED. Algebra I students will also interpret structure of math expressions, perform and understand various mathematical problems, written and oral expressions, and problems with polynomials, rational expressions, linear equations, quadratic and exponential functions, and absolute value. Additionally, students will engage principals and problems of coordinate geometry represent equations and inequalities graphically. This course may also be taken as an Honors course.
1 Year 1 Credit
Requirements: Midterm, Regent Examination
Prerequisite: Algebra I Common Core
A Ti-84 graphing calculator is required
In this Regent-level course, students will master the basic mathematical practices outlined by NYSED. Students will focus on right triangles and trigonometry, circles, and quadrilaterals, expressing geometric properties with equations, geometric measurement and dimensions, and modeling as it relates to geometry. Students will also explore geometry theorems and postulates pertinent to their studies. Geometry stresses the use of reasoning and proofs, challenging students to solve problems using the concepts they have learned. This course may also be taken as an Honors course.
1 Year 1 Credit
A Ti-84 graphing calculator is NOT required
This course assists students with preparation to enter the workforce. It combines knowledge of basic mathematic competencies alongside practical applications utilized within employment based opportunities. Exploration into introductory personal finances supports success in solidifying career readiness. Students work towards application of topics including but not limited to, decimal and percent, fractions, wages, deductions, taxes, insurance, income and expenses, budgeting.
1 Year 1 Credit
Requirements: Midterm, Regent Examination
Prerequisite: Geometry Common Core
A Ti-84 graphing calculator is required
Algebra II is a Regents-level course that integrates student conceptual understanding and application for the purpose of fostering deep rooted thinking. The topics covered, include but are not limited to, Advanced Quadratic Functions, Equations and Inequalities; Linear Systems in Three variables, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Rational Functions, Sequences and Series, Probability and Statistics, Quadratic Relations and Conic Sections, Trigonometric Identities and Equations. Students will be challenged to explore the utilization of these topics in intensive modeling applications.
PRE-CALCULUS COURSE DETAILS
1 Year 1 Credit
Requirements: Midterm, Final Examination
Prerequisite: Algebra II or equivalent and/or departmental recommendation
A Ti-84 graphing calculator is required
Pre-Calculus is an advanced course designed to reinforce concepts taught in Algebra II. The course also introduces new material to prepare students to study Calculus at the collegiate level. Students are challenged to use critical thinking skills to apply mathematical concepts in real-world applications. Students study the following topics: functions, logarithms, trigonometry, analytical geometry, probability, matrices and systems of equations.
AP COURSES
1 Year 1 Credit
Requirements: Midterm, AP Calculus Exam
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and/or departmental recommendation
A Ti-84 graphing calculator is required
Description: AP Calculus AB is an advanced placement course that encompasses one semester of college Calculus. AP Calculus teaches students functions graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals. Students work with functions graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and emphasize the connections among these representations. Students communicate mathematics by explaining solutions verbally and in writing. Students use graphing calculators to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions. Preparation for the class includes a summer assignment which consists of The Preparation for Calculus Chapter and reviews functions and the four ways to show them: graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Students are required to explain what a graph represents to the instructor.