Math Department
MA 270-304
Grade Level: 9
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisites: None
Algebra 1
All students enrolled in Algebra I will study core content of inequalities, solving and
graphing linear functions, non-linear functions, quadratic equations, inequalities,
exponents, radicals, polynomials, exponential functions, absolute value, proportions,
sequences and probability. Proficiency will be determined through formal and informal
assessments. Ninth grade students successfully completing Algebra I in four quarters of
the Freshman Academy will receive one credit while non-freshman will receive credit
after successfully completing Algebra I on Apex. The TI-83 or TI-84, or TI-Nspire
graphing calculator is recommended as a tool for Algebra. Carnegie materials with the
computer lab will be utilized. The Algebra credit is a core class in both diplomas.
Geometry follows this course.
Geometry must be completed before the end of the 10th grade and Algebra II must be
completed before the end of the 11th grade. Academic Diploma students must take a full
credit of core math their senior year. An emphasis on the use of technology and writing
to learn mathematics is incorporated in each math course. Technology will be used to
aide students in understanding mathematics and real world problem solving enabling the
visual learner to comprehend abstract expression. All math classes include constructed
response problems. Graphing calculators will be utilized.
MA 270-401 and MA 270-401b
Grade Level: 10
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: Algebra I
Geometry
This course is designed for any student who has demonstrated algebraic proficiency.
The emphasis is placed on discovery and practical applications of geometric concepts
and problem solving. The TI-83, TI-84, or TI-Nspire graphing calculator, computers,
MIRAS, patty paper, protractors, compasses, and other tools may be incorporated within
the curriculum for exploratory activities. The units of study will include tools of geometry,
investigating geometric figures, transformations, triangle relationships, measuring in
space and the plane, reasoning and parallel lines, proving triangles congruent,
quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, chords, secants and tangents. A TI83, TI-84, or TI-Nspire graphing calculator is strongly recommended. Ninth grade
students successfully completing Geometry in four quarters of the Freshman Academy
will receive one credit while non-freshmen will receive credit after successfully
completing Geometry in either four quarters on period schedule or two quarters of the
block schedule. Geometry must be completed before the end of the 10th grade and
Algebra II must be completed before the end of the 11th grade. Academic Diploma
students must take a full credit of core math their senior year. An emphasis on the use of
technology and writing to learn mathematics is incorporated in each math course.
Technology will be used to aide students in understanding mathematics and real world
problem solving enabling the visual learner to comprehend abstract expression. All math
classes include constructed response problems. Graphing calculators will be
utilized. This course is followed by Algebra II.
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MA 270-403 and MA 270-403b
Pre AP Geometry
Grade Level: 9
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: Algebra I in the 8th grade
This course is designed for any student who has demonstrated algebraic proficiency.
The emphasis is placed on discovery and practical applications of geometric concepts
and problem solving. The TI-83, TI-84, or TI-Nspire graphing calculator, computers,
MIRAS, patty paper, protractors, compasses, and other tools may be incorporated within
the curriculum for exploratory activities. The units of study will include tools of geometry,
investigating geometric figures, transformations, triangle relationships, measuring in
space and the plane, reasoning and parallel lines, proving triangles congruent,
quadrilaterals, similarity, right triangle trigonometry, chords, secants and tangents. A TI83, TI-84, or TI-Nspire graphing calculator is strongly recommended. Ninth grade
students successfully completing Geometry in four quarters of the Freshman Academy
will receive one credit while non-freshmen will receive credit after successfully
completing Geometry in either four quarters on period schedule or two quarters of the
block schedule. Geometry must be completed before the end of the 10th grade and
Algebra II must be completed before the end of the 11th grade. Academic Diploma
students must take a full credit of core math their senior year. An emphasis on the use of
technology and writing to learn mathematics is incorporated in each math course.
Technology will be used to aide students in understanding mathematics and real world
problem solving enabling the visual learner to comprehend abstract expression. All math
classes include constructed response problems. Graphing calculators will be
utilized. This course is followed by Algebra II.
MA 270-311
Algebra II
Grade Level: 11
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisites: Algebra I followed by Geometry
This course is required by the Council on Higher Education for all college-bound
students, and recommended for students pursuing post-secondary education. In addition
to expanding the mathematical concepts of Algebra I and Geometry, emphasis is placed
on preparation for study of higher mathematics, abstract thinking skills, function
concepts, graphing and data analysis, and algebraic problem solving in various areas.
Units of study will include number systems, matrices, solving and graphing linear
functions, exponents, systems of equations and inequalities, factoring, radicals,
quadratic functions, exponential functions, probability, and statistics. It will include
preparation for state and national tests such as CATS and ACT. Geometry must be
completed before the end of the 10th grade and Algebra II must be completed before the
end of the 11th grade. Academic Diploma students must take a full credit of core math
their senior year. An emphasis on the use of technology and writing to learn
mathematics is incorporated in each math course. Technology will be used to aide
students in understanding mathematics and real world problem solving enabling the
visual learner to comprehend abstract expression. All math classes include constructed
response problems. Graphing calculators will be utilized. A TI-83, TI-84, or TI-Nspire
graphing calculator is required. This course may be followed by Pre-Calculus or
Probability and Statistics.
Students taking this course are required to take the Quality Core End of Course (EOC)
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exam for Algebra II.
MA 270-311PA
Pre AP Algebra II
Grade Level: 9-10
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisites: Algebra I followed by Geometry
This course is required by the Council on Higher Education for all college-bound
students, and recommended for students pursuing post-secondary education. In addition
to expanding the mathematical concepts of Algebra I and Geometry, emphasis is placed
on preparation for study of higher mathematics, abstract thinking skills, function
concepts, graphing and data analysis, and algebraic problem solving in various areas.
Units of study will include number systems, matrices, solving and graphing linear
functions, exponents, systems of equations and inequalities, factoring, radicals,
quadratic functions, exponential functions, probability, and statistics. It will include
preparation for state and national tests such as CATS and ACT. Geometry must be
completed before the end of the 10th grade and Algebra II must be completed before the
end of the 11th grade. Academic Diploma students must take a full credit of core math
their senior year. An emphasis on the use of technology and writing to learn
mathematics is incorporated in each math course. Technology will be used to aide
students in understanding mathematics and real world problem solving enabling the
visual learner to comprehend abstract expression. All math classes include constructed
response problems. Graphing calculators will be utilized. A TI-83, TI-84, or TI-Nspire
graphing calculator is required. This course may be followed by Pre-Calculus or
Probability and Statistics.
Students taking this course are required to take the Quality Core End of Course (EOC)
exam for Algebra II.
MA 270-602b
Probability and Statistics (Block)
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: Algebra II or Teacher Recommendation
This course is offered as a fourth mathematics credit. Proficiency in Algebra will be
important to success in this class. Topics for this course may include: abuses of
statistics, analyzing data with one-variable statistics and graphs, correlation and
regression with scatter plots, permutations and combinations, probability, random
variables, binomial and normal distributions, determine sample sizes necessary to form
conclusions about population parameters, and hypothesis testing. Emphasis will be on
using real world data and moving from data to decision. This class would be a good
preparation for AP Statistics. Probability and Statistics is a good preparation for even
non-math college majors because of its broad application.
Geometry must be
completed before the end of the 10th grade and Algebra II must be completed before the
end of the 11th grade. Academic Diploma students must take a full credit of core math
their senior year if not taking Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, or dual credit
math class the senior year. An emphasis on the use of technology and writing to learn
mathematics is incorporated in each math course. Technology will be used to aide
students in understanding mathematics and real world problem solving enabling the
visual learner to comprehend abstract expression. All math classes include constructed
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response problems and at least one portfolio entry for the student’s writing portfolio.
Graphing calculators will be utilized. A TI-83, TI-84, or TI-Nspire graphing calculator is
required. This is a core math credit.
MA 270-604
AP Statistics
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Credits: 1
Description: This course is designed to address the guidelines provided by the College
Board for the Advanced Placement Statistics Examination
MA 270-501 and MA 270-501b
Pre-Calculus
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisites: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. (Seniors with 18<ACT Math<22)
This course is strongly recommended for students pursuing a mathematical, scientific, or
business course of study. Topics will include sequences and series; linear, polynomial,
rational, exponential, logarithmic functions; and trigonometry. Trigonometry will include
concepts in radian and degree measure, unit circle functions, graphs of trigonometric
functions, identities, solving, and Law of Sines and Cosines.
Algebra I must be completed by the end of 9th grade, Geometry must be completed
before the end of the 10th grade and Algebra II must be completed before the end of the
11th grade. Academic Diploma students must take College Career Readiness Math their
senior year if not taking Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Probability and
Statistics, or dual credit math class their senior year. An emphasis on the use of
technology and writing to learn mathematics is incorporated in each math course.
Technology will be used to aide students in understanding mathematics and real world
problem solving enabling the visual learner to comprehend abstract expression. All math
classes include constructed response problems and at least one portfolio entry for the
student’s writing portfolio. Graphing calculators will be utilized. A TI-83, TI-84 or TINspire is required. This course may be followed by Calculus.
MA 270-718b
College Career Readiness Math (aka CCR Math)
Grade Level: 12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra ll and ACT < 18 in math.
College and Career Readiness has been designed to help prepare students for the ACT,
SAT, Compass, college placement exams and those college entry level math classes
that focus on all the mathematics that students let slip from their minds. An emphasis on
“mental math” is also incorporated into the course, in an attempt to make students more
efficient test takers and math learners who are not as dependent on calculators.
MA 270-320b or MA 270-320s
College Algebra (Dual Credit)
Grade Level: 12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisites: Math ACT > 22 or Compass Algebra score > 50
Math Department
Includes selected topics in algebra and analytic geometry. Develops manipulative skills
and concepts required for further study in mathematics. Includes linear, quadratic,
polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and piecewise functions; systems of
equations; and an introduction to analytic geometry.
This course is a dual credit course taught in conjunction with Southcentral Kentucky
Community and Technical College (formerly BG Tech). Tuition, plus the cost of the text,
is the responsibility of the student. Failure to pay will result in removal from the course
and a WF on the student's transcript.
MA 270-603s
Statistics (Dual Credit) (Spring)
Grade Level: 12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: College Algebra (Dual Credit)
This course is designed to address such concepts as theoretical and experimental
probability, binomial distributions, normal distributions, displaying and describing
distributions of data, collecting data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, and
methods of inferential statistics, with extensions and acceleration provided for students
who qualify.
This course is a dual credit course taught in conjunction with Southcentral Kentucky
Community and Technical College (formerly BG Tech). Tuition, plus the cost of the text,
is the responsibility of the student. Failure to pay will result in removal from the course
and a WF on the student's transcript.
MA 270-513b
AP Calculus AB
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Credits: 2
Pre-Requisites: Pre-Calculus and Teacher Approval, Recommendation, AP contract
with registration card
This course is recommended for the mathematically advanced proficient student who is
college bound. It is an enrichment course designed to enable the student to achieve
college credit. Topics will include differentiation, integration, and problem solving in
various content areas. A graphing calculator is necessary for this course as well as the
AP exam. Geometry must be completed before the end of the 10th grade and Algebra II
must be completed before the end of the 11th grade. Academic Diploma students must
take a full credit of core math their senior year if not taking Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus,
AP Statistics, or dual credit math course the senior year. An emphasis on the use of
technology and writing to learn mathematics is incorporated in each math course.
Technology will be used to aide students in understanding mathematics and real world
problem solving enabling the visual learner to comprehend abstract expression. All math
classes include constructed response problems and at least one portfolio entry for the
student’s writing portfolio. Graphing calculators will be utilized.
Students must sign an AP Contract for each AP Class.
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MA 060-171b
Financial Literacy (Business)
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: None
Why should you know about personal finance? According to Dave Ramsey's Financial
Peace School Curriculum, people under the age of 25 make up the fastest growing age
group filing for bankruptcy. It also states that only 34% of teenagers know how to
balance a checkbook. This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills
necessary to manage your financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security.
Topics include money in the economy, career planning, budgeting, banking, and
credit/loans. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA.
MA 270-641b
Mathematics for Business and Industry (Math Related)
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Credits: 1
Pre-Requisite: Economics, Algebra I, Geometry
This course is designed as an interdisciplinary course that would be offered through the
business strand of the career/technical education program. This course employs high
school mathematics content with business emphasis.