COURSE TITLE: ALGEGRA I
LENGTH: ONE TERM (18 weeks) CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S)- Successful completion of Pre-Algebra and teacher recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A four-function calculator, graph paper, and straightedge.
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: An algebra credit is required for graduation, and when successfully completed, this course meets that requirements. Recommended for the college-bound student who completed Pre-Algebra with an “A” or “B” average. A math credit is required at all grade levels.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces abstract thinking and enables students to solve problems using a higher-level of development. Coursework includes solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, quadratic equations, systems of linear equations and inequalities, and functions.
COURSE TITLE: ALGEBRA IA
LENGTH: ONE TERM (18 weeks) CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S): Successful completion of Pre-algebra and teacher recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A four-function calculator, graph paper and a straightedge..
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: An algebra credit is required for graduation. To receive an algebra credit for this course, both “Algebra IA and Algebra IB must be completed successfully. A math credit is required at all grade levels.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course, along with Algebra IB, is designed to cover the essential elements of Algebra. Coursework includes solving equations, graphing linear equations, writing equations of lines, solving inequalities, and graphing inequalities.
COURSE TITLE: ALGEBRA IB
LENGTH: ONE TERM (18 weeks) CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S): Successful completion of Algebra IA and teacher recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A four-function calculator, graph paper and a straightedge.
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: An algebra credit is required for graduation. To receive an algebra credit for this course, both “Algebra IA and “Algebra IB” must be successfully completed. A math credit is required at all grade levels.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course, along with Algebra IA, is designed to cover the essential elements of Algebra. Coursework includes polynomials, systems of linear equations and inequalities, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and functions.
COURSE TITLE: GEOMETRY
LENGTH: ONE TERM (18 weeks) CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of Algebra I and teacher recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A scientific calculator, graph paper, a compass, a protractor, and a straightedge will be needed.
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: A credit in geometry is required for graduation. Upon successful completion, this course meets that requirement. A math credit is required at all grade levels. For the college-bound student who completed Algebra I with at least a “B” average.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an in-depth study of points, lines, planes, angles, proofs, parallel and perpendicular lines and planes, circles, polygons, constructions, areas and volumes of solids, coordinate geometry and transformations.
COURSE TITLE: GEOMETRY A
LENGTH: ONE TERM (18 weeks) CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of Algebra IB and teacher recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A scientific calculator, compass, protractor, straightedge, and graph paper will be needed.
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: A credit in geometry is required for graduation. Upon successful completion of Geometry A & B, this requirement will be satisfied. A math credit is required at all grade levels
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a study of points, lines, planes, angles, parallel and perpendicular lines and planes, congruent triangles, polygons, constructions, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning and proofs.
COURSE TITLE: GEOMETRY B
LENGTH: ONE TERM (18 WEEKS) CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of Geometry A and teacher recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A scientific calculator, compass, protractor, straightedge, and graph paper will be needed.
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: A credit in geometry is required for graduation. Upon successful cmpletion of Geometry A & B, this requirement will be satisfied. A math credit is required at all grade levels.
COURSE TITLE: ALGEBRAIC CONNECTIONS GRADES: 11,12
LENGTH: One Term CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S): Successful completion of Geometry or Geometry B and teacher recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A scientific calculator, graph paper, and a straightedge.
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS: A math credit is required at all grade levels. This course provides a bridge to courses beyond Algebra I and Geometry and to the mathematical empowerment needed to make responsible financial and economic decisions. It is designed for students who need additional mathematical experiences prior to enrollment in Algebra II.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: It includes topics from algebra, geometry, measurement, and probability and statistics with an emphasis on real-world applications. It incorporates the use of technology through its emphasis on using functions to make real-world predictions and to calculate outcomes.
COURSE TITLE: ALGEBRA II WITH TRIGONOMETRY
LENGTH: ONE TERM (18 WEEKS) CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of Algebra I or Algebra IA and IB, and Geometry, or
Geometry A and B; Teacher Recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A scientific calculator, graph paper, and a straightedge will be needed.
PLACEMENT REQUIREMENT: A math credit is required at all grade levels, and when successfully completed, this course meets that requirement. This course is required for all students seeking the Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic Endorsement. Recommended for the college-bound student who completed Algebra I and Geometry with at least a “C” average.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Algebra II is an extension of the algebraic concepts presented in Algebra I. It is a necessary elective for college-bound students. Coursework includes the complex number system; data analysis and probability; trigonometry; problem solving; matrices;graphing; solving all types of equations and inequalities; logarithms; and working with all types of functions and function operations.
COURSE TITLE: PRE-CALCULUS
LENGTH: ONE TERM (18 weeks) CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S): Successful completion of Algebra II with Trigonometry and teacher recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A scientific calculator will be needed.
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: For the college-bound student who completed Algebra II with Tribonometry with a “C” or better average.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Pre-calculus is designed primarily for those students considering careers in mathematical or scientific fields of study. The course includes a study of polynomial fuctions, conic sections, logarithmic and exponential equations, trigonometry, vectors, parametric equations, sequences, series, and limits.
COURSE TITLE: DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS
LENGTH: ONE TERM (18 weeks) CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S): Successful completion of precalculus and teacher recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION: There is a $20.00, non-refundable rental fee for a graphing calculator, or the student may purchase his or her own calculator for approximately $90.00
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: A graphing calculator is required for the course.
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: For the college-bound student who completed precalculus with a “C” or better average.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to college calculus. Topics include review of functions, limits, differentiation, and application of dirivatives.
COURSE TITLE: INTEGRAL CALCULUS
LENGTH: ONE TERM (18 WEEKS) CREDIT: 1.0
PREREQUISITE(S): Completion of Differential Calculus first term and teacher recommendation.
FINANCIAL OBLIGATION:Optional fee for AP Exam ( Approximately $85.00), or dual enrollment tuition (Approximately $320.00)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:A graphing calculator is required for the course.
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: For the college-bound student who completed precalculus with a “C” or better average.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course is an introduction to college calculus. Topics include differentiation, intergration and applications. The students who enroll in this course are eligible to take the AP exam in May, or the students may register at Wallace College for dual enrollment provided the students meet the qualifications for dual enrollment.