Springfield High School Curriculum Guide

Mathematics

NOTE: *Students in the Level One program who successfully complete Algebra I or Geometry will receive 1 Math credit and 1 Elective credit.

Pre-Algebra/Pre-Algebra-8 #1635/#1638 (1 credit)

Students will reinforce essential skills for algebra, including order of operations, integer operations, and solving equations through a problem based curriculum.

Algebra Level I #1643 (1 credit)

This year long investigation based course will cover all Algebra I topics including data exploration, solving and graphing linear equations, systems of equations and inequalities. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra.

Algebra - Academic #1640 (1 credit)

This is an investigative study of Algebra I topics including data exploration, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, exponential equations, and probability. Prerequisite: C or better in Pre-Algebra. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.

Geometry - Level I #1633 (1 credit*)

This year long course will cover all Geometry topics including construction, lines, planes, congruency, Pythagorean Theorem, similarity and area of polygons. Numerical problem solving is intensively applied. Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra I.

Geometry - Academic #1630 (1 credit)

Students develop logical reasoning through an in-depth investigative study of parallel lines, polygons, congruency, perimeter, area, volume, surface area, circles, Pythagorean theorem, and similarity. Geometer's Sketchpad will be used to further enhance comprehension of these topics. Prerequisite: C or better in Academic Algebra I or teacher recommendation from Algebra I. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.

Geometry - Honors #1625 (1 credit)

In this course, students develop logical reasoning through an in-depth study of two and three dimensional space. Topics studied include lines, planes, angle relationships, triangles, congruence, polygons, circles and spheres, area, Pythagorean Theorem, similarity, solids, volume, trigonometry, and coordinate geometry. Prerequisite: B or better in Academic Algebra I and teacher recommendation. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.

Algebra II - Academic #1650 (1 credit)

This is an in-depth study of topics including linear functions and recursion, data analysis, systems of equations and inequalities, exponential, quadratic equations, and probability. Significant emphasis will be placed on the relationship between equations and their graphs. Prerequisite: C or better in academic Algebra I. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.

Algebra II - Honors #1655 (1 credit)

This course offers a rigorous study of topics including, linear functions and recursion, systems of equations and inequalities, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and rational functions. Significant emphasis will be placed on the relationship between functions and their graphs. This course is intended to prepare students for advanced level mathematics including AP Calculus. Prerequisite: B or better in Honors Algebra I and teacher recommendation. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.

Algebra III - Academic #1660 (1 credit)

This course includes a comprehensive review and extension of Academic Algebra II. Topics include: quadratics, functions, and special functions such as rational functions, exponential functions and logarithms. Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra II. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.

Trig/Pre-Calculus - Academic #1665 (1 credit)

This course is designed to ready students for a college math course. Topics include elementary functions, trigonometry, and an introduction to calculus. Prerequisite: C or better in PreCalculus, B or better and teacher recommendation in Algebra III.

Trig/Pre-Calculus - Honors #1670 (1 credit)

This course is designed for the accelerated mathematics student. A comprehensive study of elementary functions is followed by the study of trigonometry, and introduction to calculus. Prerequisite: B or better in Honors Algebra II; A and teacher recommendation in Algebra III. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.

Statistics - Academic #1676 (1 credit)

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental ideas of statistics. The course will be an interactive one with significant time spent exploring statistical concepts through Fathom statistical software. Students will collect and analyze data, make predictions and communicate their results orally and in writing. This course is recommended for students going into business, science and medicine. Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation or C or better in Algebra II.

AP Statistics #1677 (1 credit)

AP Statistics is recommended for the student who is ready for the rigors of college level work. Students are introduced to major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. AP Statistics provides an advanced level course that is essential for students who will major in business, science and medical fields. Prerequisite: B or better in Algebra II and teacher recommendation. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator is required.

Calculus - Academic #1680 (1 credit)

This course is designed to ready students for college calculus. Topics include an intensive review of elementary functions, limits, the derivative and applications, and an introduction to integrals. Prerequisite: C or better in Honors Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.

AP Calculus - AB #1675 (1 credit)

AP Calculus (AB) focuses on functions, graphs, and limits; derivatives; and integrals. Prerequisite: B or better in Honors Pre-Calculus and teacher recommendation. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.

AP Calculus - BC #1679 (1 credit)

AP Calculus BC extends AP Calculus AB. It covers all the topics listed above in greater depth and detail than Calculus AB, plus polynomial approximations and series. Prerequisite: B or better in AP Calculus AB and teacher recommendation. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.

SAT Preparation #1285 (.5 credit)

Students will become familiar and comfortable with the testing process by learning how to prepare physically and mentally for the PSAT and SAT I tests. Both general test taking strategies and specific strategies for correctly answering different types of questions will be taught and practiced. Students should be prepared for nightly homework in vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and mathematical problem solving. Prerequisite: Completed Algebra I and Geometry. TI-83+/84 graphing calculator required.