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Classes
Integrated Algebra 1
Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Algebra (C or better)
Term: Full Year
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Course Description: Algebra provides tools and ways of thinking that are necessary for solving problems in a wide variety of disciplines, such as science, business, social sciences, fine arts, and technology. This course will assist students in developing skills and processes that will allow them to successfully solve problems in a variety of settings.
Students study a variety of topics: probability and data analysis, one-, two- and multi-step equations and inequalities in one variable, graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations, factoring and solving quadratic equations, and properties of exponents. Topics include linear equations in one variable, quadratic functions with integer coefficients and roots, absolute value and exponential functions.
Quantitative Reasoning
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 2 or Math For Life (D or better)
Term: Full Year
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Course Description: This course is inspired by the Quantitative Reasoning course offered at NAU. Financial and quantitative literacy are a main focus in this course. Students are introduced to concepts of credit, debt, banking, budgeting and taxes. In addition to these financial skills, students will also gain an introduction to statistics and elementary probability through analyzing and collecting data and critiquing the use of statistics in media. Students will explore population growth and radioactive decay through exponential modeling. The use of technology through Excel and graphing calculators is a major component of the course.
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*College credit cannot be earned for this course.
Integrated Geometry
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1 or Algebra Foundations (D or better)
Term: Full Year
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Course Description: Within this course, students will have the opportunity to make conjectures about geometric situations and prove in a variety of ways, both formal and informal, that their conclusion follows logically from their hypothesis.
This course will cover the study of patterns with an emphasis on drawing, visualizing, and following algorithms, the understanding of properties, mathematical relationships, and proofs. Real world applications are included. Students will use Algebra throughout the course to show the mathematical relationships between figures. A major emphasis of this course is to allow students to investigate geometric situations. Properties of angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles will receive particular attention. Geometry is meant to lead students to an understanding that logical reasoning and proof are fundamental aspects of mathematics.
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The use of technology through GeoGebra and graphing calculators is a major component of this course.
Math For Life
Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry (D or better)
Term: Full Year
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Course Description: This course offers an in-depth look into responsible financial decision making. Students will fill out a timecard, calculate withholdings, create a reasonable budget, discuss how to build credit, compare different types of loans, file federal and state income taxes, and research investing in stocks and bonds. This course is more writing intensive than an traditional math class as students are required to communicate their understanding in words in addition to calculations.