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Mathematics Department
Mrs. Amy Brennan
Mr. Richard Kane
The Mathematics Department offers experiences, which are appropriate to different learning abilities, teaching computational skills and encouraging the student to make mathematical discoveries on his/her own. Courses develop logical mathematical structures, the processes involved, and a mathematical basis for problem solving.
The department attempts to develop desirable attitudes, appreciation, and "mathematical potential" within each individual, to prepare students for the mathematical requirements of modern living, to prepare for work in applied mathematics, and to progress to college courses. Three units of credit are required for graduation. Computer courses cannot be used to fulfill the math requirements. Pre-Algebra does not satisfy college entrance requirements.
Math Links
Ask Dr. Math
http://forum.swarthmore.edu/dr.math/dr-math.html
It can be used by Math teachers from elementary to college level and beyond.
Bubbles
http://bubbles.org/
It sounds a little fluffy, but this page looks very attractive and well-designed. It has everything you've ever wanted to know about bubbles.
Calculators On-Line Center
http://www.martindalecenter.com/Calculators.html
Visitors will find an amazingly thorough collection of calculators including mortgage calculators; 12 different retirement and benefits calculators; plus calculators for figuring equations related to agriculture, automobiles, games of chance, calendars, cameras, clothing and shoe size, Morse code, telephone traffic, cooking and beverage, distance, finance (including college financial aid); and more.
Digital Proceedings of the Organic Mathematics Workshop
http://www.cecm.sfu.ca/organics/
Papers are presented on such topics as Pfaff's Method, arithmetic properties of binomial coefficients, the Hirsch Conjecture, and differential equations, among others.
Escher's Art Museum
http://www.WorldOfEscher.com
Euclid's Elements
http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/java/elements/elements.html
This site was created to show how java applets (beta version) can be used to illustrate geometry. (That also helps to bring the Elements alive.)
Exploratorium Home Page
http://www.exploratorium.edu/
Visit electronic exhibits at the Exploratorium (located in the Palace Of Fine Arts in the Marina district of San Francisco).
Franklin's Math Hotlist
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/math.html
Internet Center for Math Problems
http://www.mathpro.com/math/mathCenter.html
Contains useful exercises and math problems for use in all K-12 classrooms!
Live Shuttle Broadcasts
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/home/index.html
Math Activities for Children & Families
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/LearnPtnrs/
Several math activities for children & families are offered in "Let's Do Math," a one-pager produced by our Office of Educational Research & Improvement.
Math Center
http://www.eduplace.com/main.html
Houghton Mifflin Mathematics division has set up a web page designed for math educators, math students, and their parents.
Math Forum
http://mathforum.org/
Math Magic
http://mathforum.com/mathmagic/
The Math Magic Project is a weekly, live Internet project that invites students and teachers from all over the world to submit and complete math challenges in every grade level. This site has an archive of all past math challenges, so you will have a wealth of math materials to use for any and all grade levels.
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
http://www.nctm.org/
Planet Pi
http://www.planetpi.8m.com
Fun!! All about Pi, plays music.
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics Report on Mathematics in Industry
http://www.siam.org/mii/miihome.htm
All courses require a minimum TI-83 Scientific Calculator for class use. Students must purchase their own calculator.
408/409 Pre-Algebra
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Grade offered |
9, 10 |
Assigned by Entrance Test and elementary school recommendations |
Length |
Full year |
Credit |
1 unit |
Prerequisite |
Entrance Test |
This course covers applied arithmetic, pre-algebra and pre-geometry topics. This course is organized around the uses of the numbers and operations of arithmetic, while basic algebra and geometry are integrated throughout.
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410/411 Algebra
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Grade offered |
9, 10 |
Required |
Length |
Full year |
Credit |
1 unit |
Prerequisite |
Entrance Test/Pre-Algebra |
This course connects algebra to all branches of mathematics through a wide-world orientation. It requires reading mathematics to prepare students for later courses and the technical world. Four dimensions of understanding are emphasized: carrying out various algorithms, developing and using mathematical properties and relationships, applying mathematics in realistic situations, and representing and picturing mathematical concepts.
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412/413 Honors Algebra
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Grade offered |
9 |
Assigned by Entrance Test and elementary school recommendations |
Length |
Full year |
Credit |
1 unit |
Prerequisite |
Entrance Test |
This course fulfills all requirements of 410/411 but students will cover the materials at a greater speed and in greater depth and learn a broader range of topics than 410/411 while emphasizing theory as well as the practical aspects of the subject.
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420/421 Geometry
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Grade offered |
10, 11, 12 |
Required |
Length |
Full year |
Credit |
1 unit |
Prerequisite |
Algebra |
This course connects geometry with algebra, has a real-world orientation and requires reading mathematics useful for later courses and the technical world. Four dimensions of understanding are emphasized: skill in drawing and visualizing; understanding properties and proofs; using geometric ideas in real situations; and representing geometric concepts with coordinates, networks, or other diagrams.
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422/423 Honors Geometry
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Grade offered |
10 |
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Length |
Full year |
Credit |
1 unit |
Prerequisite |
Algebra course and department recommendation |
This course fulfills all requirements of 420/421 but is designed to move at a greater speed and more depth of material.
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428/429 Survey of Mathematics
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Grade offered |
11, 12 |
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Length |
Full year |
Credit |
1 unit |
Prerequisite |
Algebra and Geometry |
This course balances solid mathematical coverage with an overview of mathematical ideas as they relate to varied disciplines. It introduces topics of logics, algebra, geometry, consumer mathematics, probability, and statistics. (This course is not available to students with a C average or better in math courses unless they receive Math Department approval.)
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434/435 Advanced Algebra
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Grade offered |
11, 12 |
Elective |
Length |
Full year |
Credit |
1 unit |
Prerequisite |
Algebra and Geometry with at least a C average in Algebra |
This course is designed to enhance the important concepts of Algebra, uses a real-world orientation, requires reading of mathematics, and integrates up-to-date technology. Emphasized are skills in carrying out various algorithms; developing and using mathematics properties; applying mathematics in realistic situations; and representing or picturing mathematical concepts. Completion of this course meets requirements for colleges requiring three years of mathematics.
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436/437 Honors Advanced Algebra
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Grade offered |
11, 12 |
Elective |
Length |
Full year |
Credit |
1 unit |
Prerequisite |
Algebra and Geometry with at least a B average in Algebra and department recommendation |
This course fulfills all requirements of 436/437, but is designed to cover the material at a greater speed and in greater depth with more direct student participation in learning. This class provides more detailed covered and application of algebra, especially in relation to previous course such as geometry. Topics include function analysis, sequences, number theory, real-world applications, and systems of equations, graphing and introduction to trigonometry. A graphing calculator is required for each student, a TI-83 or higher.
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442/443 Pre-Calculus
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Grade offered |
12 |
Elective |
Length |
Full year |
Credit |
1 unit |
Prerequisite |
B average in Advanced Algebra or C average in Honors Advanced Algebra |
This course focuses on connecting previous courses in a logical manner in preparation for advanced mathematics, especially calculus. Emphasis is on functions and their inverses, number properties, sequences, analytic geometry, trigonometry and logic. Key calculus concepts such as limits, derivatives and integrals will also be covered. A graphing calculator is required for each student, a TI-83 or higher. This is an upper level math class and students are expected to maintain an average of C or higher after the first semester to remain in the class for the second semester.
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