Mathematics

Graduation Requirements: 2 Years UHS

ALGEBRA 1A (P ALG 1A)

Grades 9		1 Year
Algebra 1A is the first half of a two-year sequence of algebra courses designed to accommodate the student who is better served by studying traditional algebra concepts over a longer period of time. Systematic experiences with patterns build to an understanding of the idea of functions and how to use a variable to write equations and inequalities. Topics covered include properties of real numbers, solving, graphing, and writing linear equations, and solving and graphing linear inequalities. A graphing calculator is required. PLACEMENT depends upon the results of the Placement Test, a diagnostic test, and recommendation of the 8th grade school.

ALGEBRA 1B (P ALG 1B)

Grades 9 & 10		1 Year
PREREQUISTE: Grade of “C” or better in Algebra 1A. (For incoming freshmen, placement depends upon the results of the Placement Test and a qualifying test to demonstrate mastery of Algebra 1A concepts.) Algebra 1B is the second half of a two-year sequence of algebra courses designed to accommodate the student who is better served by studying traditional algebra concepts over a longer period of time. It also accommodates the student who took Algebra 1A in Grade 8. Students will solve systems of linear equations and inequalities, and learn about exponents and exponential functions, quadratic functions, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and equations, and radical functions. A graphing calculator is required.

Completion of both Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B constitutes the 1st course in the College Prep Math Sequence.

ALGEBRA I (ALG I P)

		1 Year
PREREQUISITE: Grade 9 placement depends upon the results of the Placement Test and recommendations of 8th grade school. Students will solve linear and quadratic equations and systems of equations and learn their relationship to the graphs of those functions, use ratio, proportion, and direct variation, use various problem solving strategies in order to analyze problems and formulate solutions. A graphing calculator is required. First course in the college preparatory sequence.

GEOMETRY (GEOM P)

		1 Year
PREREQUISITE: Grade of “C” or better in Algebra I. Deductive and inductive reasoning are developed while learning a core set of geometric facts and relationships about lines, angles, polygons, circles, and prisms. Algebraic skills are reviewed and strengthened through application in solving problems in geometry. The course includes basic trigonometry and coordinate geometry. A graphing calculator is required. Second course in the college preparatory sequence. Fee: Geometry $5.00

ALGEBRA II (ALG II P)

	Elective	1 Year
PREREQUISITE: Grade of “C” or better in Algebra I and Geometry Algebra II builds on the concepts and problem solving strategies learned in Algebra I and Geometry. Core content covers algebraic properties of the real number system, equations and inequalities of the first and second degree, and emphasizes the concept and terminology of functions. The complex number system, conic sections, polynomials of higher order, logarithms, inverses, and statistics and probability are explored. A graphing calculator is required. Third course in the college preparatory sequence.

ALGEBRA II HONORS (ALG II HP)

	Elective	1 Year
PREREQUISITE: Department Selection. Note: When calculating the admissions GPA, the UC System does not recognize the additional grade point in Algebra II Honors. However, the UHS report card and UHS transcript do reflect the additional grade point. Algebra II Honors covers the same core content as Algebra II but is a more intensive course. Topics will be covered in more depth and the course moves at a faster pace. A graphing calculator is required.

TRIG/PRECALCULUS (TRIG/PRECALC P)

	Elective	1 Year
PREREQUISITE: Grade of “B” or better in Algebra II or teacher recommendation. This course is a study of pre-calculus mathematics emphasizing circular and trigonometric functions and their applications. Analytic geometry and elementary functions including linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, trigonometric, inverse functions, and piece-wise functions are studied. Students become familiar with the properties of functions, the algebra of the functions, and the graphs of functions. The topics of probability and statistics are studied. Graphing calculators continue to be an integral part of the curriculum and are required.

TRIGONOMETRY/PRECALCULUS HONORS (TRIG/PRECALC HP)

	Elective	1 Year
PREREQUISITE: Department selection This course is an in-depth preparation for calculus including the entire core content of Trig/Pre-calculus. Mathematical theory and practical applications are emphasized. Limits and continuity are studied in preparation for calculus. Graphing calculators are required.

AP CALCULUS AB (AP CALC AB)

	Elective	1 Year
PREREQUISITE: Department selection The Advanced Placement course in Calculus consists of a full academic year of work in calculus comparable to courses in colleges and universities, based on the unifying themes of limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, approximations, and modeling. A multi-representational approach is emphasized with concepts, results, and problems being expressed geometrically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Technology is used regularly by students to reinforce relationships among different representations of functions, to confirm written work, to facilitate experimentation and assist in interpreting results. Students take the Advanced Placement Calculus AB exam in May.