MATH
PRE-ALGEBRA
1 Credit
Grade: 9
Pre-Algebra is a course that reviews the foundations of mathematics
that are necessary for success in Algebra I. Students are identified for
Pre-Algebra based on scores on standardized tests. Students will be
required to have a TI30XIIS scientific calculator.
Prerequisite:
Math teacher
recommendation
ALGEBRA I
1 Credit
Grade: 9, 10
Topics covered: Number systems, operations, ratios, proportions,
measurement, data, expressions, equations, functions.
Prerequisite:
None
Course #: 410353
Last updated 2/3/2012
Algebra I is the first high school mathematics course for most
students. Students will be required to have a TI30XIIS scientific
calculator.
Topics covered: Properties of real numbers, solving equations,
graphing equations, solving inequalities, graphing inequalities, linear
functions, exponential functions, quadratic functions, polynomial
functions, and factoring.
Course #: 410356
Last updated 2/3/2012
GEOMETRY: CONCEPTS
and SKILLS
1 Credit
Grade: 10
Prerequisite:
Algebra I OR
Algebra:
Concepts and
Skills
Geometry: Concepts and Skills is a course designed for students who
have difficulty with mathematics. It outlines most of the same topics
as Geometry, only at a slower pace. Students with average or above
average ability/grades in mathematics should take Geometry instead.
Students who are considering attending a university or a technical
college are strongly encouraged to take Geometry. Students will be
required to have a TI30XIIS scientific calculator.
Topics covered:
Points, lines, planes, angles, triangles,
quadrilaterals, polygons, congruency, similarity, area, volume, and
surface area.
Course #: 410367
Last updated 2/3/2012
GEOMETRY
1 Credit
Grades: 9, 10
Geometry is a course for students with average or above average
skills in mathematics. It is a college and technical college preparatory
course, and is the next step up after Algebra I. Students will be
required to have a TI30XIIS scientific calculator.
Prerequisites:
Algebra I OR Algebra:
Concepts and Skills with
consent of the instructor.
Topics covered: Reasoning, proof, points, lines, planes, triangles,
quadrilaterals, congruency, similarity, transformations, circles, area,
volume, and surface area.
Course #: 410374
Last updated 10/19/09
MATH
ALGEBRA II
1 Credit
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites:
Algebra I and Geometry
Algebra II is a college and technical college preparatory course. It is
the next step up after Geometry. Algebra II and Geometry may be
taken together with teacher and counselor consent. All Algebra II
students will be required to purchase a graphing calculator. See the
instructor for more information.
Topics covered: equations, inequalities, linear functions, quadratic
functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential
functions, logarithmic functions, matrices and determinants. Additional
topics may include conic sections, sequences, series, probability,
statistics and trigonometry.
Course #: 410386
Last updated 2/3/2012
TECHNICAL
MATHEMATICS
1 Credit
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisites:
Algebra II with a grade of
C or better OR consent of
instructor.
Technical Math is a course designed for students who plan to attend a
technical college, or wish to improve their mathematic skills.
Topics covered:
Solving linear equations, solving quadratic
equations, solving rational equations, graphing, and formula
rearrangement, solving systems of equations, percent, proportions,
and operations on polynomials.
Course #: 410381
Last updated 10/19/09
PRECALCULUS
1 Credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites:
Algebra II
COLLEGE CREDIT
PRECALCULUS
1 credit
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites:
Algebra II with a
cumulative GPA of 3.25 or
better, a successful pretest, and college approval
Precalculus is the next step after Algebra II. All Precalculus students
are required to purchase a graphing calculator. See the instructor for
more information.
Topics covered: Polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential
functions, logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, analytic
trigonometry, linear systems and matrices.
Course #: 410390
Last updated 10/19/09
College Credit Precalculus is designed for students who will continue
their studies at a college or university. Eligible students will be
contacted in January during their Algebra II classes. Students who
pay the required college tuition and are successful in the course will
receive 5 credits from UW Oshkosh. College Credit Precalculus
students are required to purchase a graphing calculator. See the
instructor for more information. The tuition for this course is estimated
at $600.
Course #: 410392
Last updated 12/06/10
MATH
COLLEGE CREDIT
CALCULUS
1 credit
Grade: 12
Prerequisites:
Precalculus OR College
Credit Precalculus with a
cumulative GPA of 3.25 or
better, a successful pretest, and college approval.
College Credit Calculus is a high-level course in mathematics that has
a wide range of applications from physical science to economics.
Some students will be eligible to receive college credits for this course.
Eligible students will be contacted in January during their Precalculus
or College Credit Precalculus classes. Students who pay the required
college tuition and are successful in the course will receive 4 credits
St. Norbert college credits. All Calculus students are required to
purchase a graphing calculator.
See the instructor for more
information.
Topics covered: limits, derivatives, integrals, trigonometric functions,
transcendental functions, and infinite series.
Course #: 410396
Last updated 12/06/10