7-12 Math Department
HS Math Courses Available
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7-12 Math Department
Renee Barr
Suzanne
Beach
Nora Crowe
Tisha McCormick
Jacob
Jeneault
Shawn
Paradis
Lori Rafferty
Juliette Ross
Kristen
Smith
Kathy
Swan
High
School Mathematics Courses Available
COURSE
TITLE: Math 9 DEPARTMENT:
MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: No, courses leading to the Algebra Exam
(required for graduation) are either Algebra OR Math 9 and Math 10 OR Math 9C
and Math 10C
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 9th
CREDIT: 1
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 Year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Math 8
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S): None
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: Required: $95-$125 TI-83Plus or TI 84Plus
graphing calculator (may
be used on All Regents Exams and SAT's or ACT's)
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 9
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the first year
of a one and a half year course of study leading to the NYS Integrated Algebra
Regents Exam.
AREAS EXPLORED: Aspects of Algebra and
Geometry, Probability, Permutations, Statistics, Linear Functions
GRADING RUBRICS (method of
evaluation): class participation, quizzes, tests, homework and projects,
local final exam in June.
TYPICAL VOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE: Criminal Justice, technical occupations, all college curricula
recommend this course as a basic foundation for mathematics.
COURSE
TITLE: Math 9C DEPARTMENT:
MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: No, courses leading to the Algebra Exam
(required for graduation) are either Algebra OR
Math 9 and Math 10
OR Math 9C
and Math 10C
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 9th
CREDIT: 1
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 Year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Math 8
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S): None
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: $10 - 15 for scientific calculator. Optional: $95-$125 TI-83Plus or TI 84Plus
graphing calculator (may
be used on All Regents Exams and SAT's or ACT's)
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 6
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the first year
of a two year course of study leading to the NYS Integrated Algebra Regents
Exam, team taught by a Regular Education Teacher and a Special Education
Teacher.
AREAS EXPLORED: Aspects of Algebra and
Geometry, Probability, Permutations, Statistics, Linear Functions
GRADING RUBRICS (method of
evaluation): class participation, quizzes, tests, homework and projects,
local final exam in June.
TYPICAL VOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE: Criminal Justice, technical occupations, all college curricula
recommend this course as a basic foundation for mathematics.
COURSE TITLE: Algebra DEPARTMENT: MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: No, courses leading to the Algebra Exam
(required for graduation) are either Algebra OR Math 9 and Math 10
OR Math 9C
and Math 10C
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 9
RESTRICTED TO LEVEL(S):
none
CREDIT: 1
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Math 8
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S): none.
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: Required: $95-$125 TI-83Plus or TI 84Plus
graphing calculator (may
be used on All Regents Exams and SAT's or ACT's)
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 6
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the first two
semesters of a three-semester course of study leading to the NYS Mathematics A Regents Exam.
AREAS EXPLORED: All aspects of Algebra, Geometry,
Probability, Permutation, Statistics, and Linear, Quadratic, Exponential, and
Absolute Value Functions.
GRADING RUBRICS .(method
of evaluation): Class participation,
Homework, Quizzes, Projects and Tests, NYS Mathematics Integrated Algebra Regents
in June.
TYPICAL VOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE: Accounting/Statistics,
Clerk, Engineering Technician, Laboratory Tester, Purchasing Agent, Payroll
Clerk, Sales Manager, Counter Attendant, Surveyor Helper, Plumber, Policeman, Hotel Manager.
COURSE TITLE: Math 10 DEPARTMENT: MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: : No, courses leading to
the Algebra Exam (required for graduation) are either Algebra OR
Math 9 and Math 10
OR Math 9C
and Math 10C
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 10
CREDIT: 1
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Math 9
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S):
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: Required: $95-$125 TI-83Plus or TI 84Plus
graphing calculator (may be used on All Regents Exams and SAT's or ACT's)
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 6
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the third semester of a three-semester course of study leading
to the NYS Integrated Algebra Regents Exam and the first semester of a
three-semester course of study leading to the NYS Integrated Geometry Regents
Exam.
GRADING RUBRICS (methods of
evaluation): Class participation,
Homework, Quizzes, Projects and Tests. NYS
Integrated Algebra Regents Exam to be given in January (required for
graduation) and a Local final exam in June.
AREAS EXPLORED : Linear, Quadratic, Exponential, and Absolute Value Functions,
Rectangular Coordinate System, Euclidean and Analytical Geometry, and Aspects
of Algebra.
TYPICAL VOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE: Accounting/Statistics,
Clerk, Engineering Technician, Laboratory Tester, Purchasing Agent, Payroll
Clerk, Sales Manager, Counter Attendant, Surveyor Helper, Plumber, Policeman, Hotel Manager.
COURSE TITLE: Math 10C DEPARTMENT: MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: No, courses leading to the Algebra Exam
(required for graduation) are either Algebra OR
Math 9 and Math 10
OR Math 9C
and Math 10C
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 10
CREDIT: 1
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Math 9C or Math 9
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S):
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: $10-15 for required scientific
calculator. Optional: $95-$125 TI-83Plus
or TI 84Plus graphing calculator (may be used on All Regents Exams and
SAT's or ACT's)
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 6
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the second year of a two year course of study leading
to the NYS Integrated Algebra Regents Exam.
GRADING RUBRICS (methods of
evaluation): Class participation,
Homework, Quizzes, Projects and Tests. NYS
Integrated Algebra Regents Exam to be given in June.
AREAS EXPLORED : Linear, Quadratic, Exponential, and Absolute Value Functions,
and Aspects of Algebra.
TYPICAL VOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE: Accounting/Statistics,
Clerk, Engineering Technician, Laboratory Tester, Purchasing Agent, Payroll
Clerk, Sales Manager, Counter Attendant, Surveyor Helper, Plumber, Policeman, Hotel Manager.
COURSE TITLE: Geometry DEPARTMENT: MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: No, courses leading to the Geometry Exam
(required for an advanced regents diploma) are either Geometry OR Math 10 and
Math 11
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 10
CREDIT: 1
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Algebra
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S): none.
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: $10 to 15 for scientific calculator
required. Optional: $95-$125 TI-83Plus
or TI 84Plus graphing calculator (may be used on All Regents Exams and
SAT's or ACT's)
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 6
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a one year course of study leading to the NYS
Integrated Geometry Regents Exam.
AREAS EXPLORED: Euclidean Geometry,
Analytical Geometry, Circle, and Coordinate Geometry Proofs, Logic,
Constructions,
3-Dimensional and Plane Geometry, Transformations
GRADING RUBRICS (method of evaluation:): Class participation, Homework, Quizzes, Projects and
Tests. NYS Mathematics Integrated
Geometry Regents Exam in June (required for an advanced regents diploma).
TYPICAL VOCATIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE: Aerospace engineer technician, Electronic
Technician, Medical Lab Technician, Nurse, Surveyor, Construction Engineer,
Drafter, Sociologist, Electrician.
COURSE TITLE: Math 11 DEPARTMENT:
MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: No, courses leading to the Geometry Exam
(required for an advanced regents diploma) are either Geometry OR Math 10 and
Math 11
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 11
CREDIT: 1
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Math 9 and Math 10
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S): none.
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: $10 to 15 for scientific calculator
required. Optional: $95-$125 TI-83Plus
or TI 84Plus graphing calculator (may be used on All Regents Exams and
SAT's or ACT's)
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 6
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is the second and third semester of a three-semester
course of study leading to the NYS Integrated Geometry Regents Exam (required
for an advanced regents diploma).
AREAS EXPLORED: Euclidean
Geometry, Analytical Geometry, Circle, and Coordinate Geometry Proofs, Logic,
Constructions,
3-Dimensional and Plane Geometry, Transformations
GRADING RUBRICS (method of evaluation:): Class participation, Homework, Quizzes, Projects and
Tests. NYS Mathematics Integrated
Geometry Regents Exam in June (required for an advanced regents diploma).
TYPICAL VOCATIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE: Aerospace engineer technician, Electronic
Technician, Medical Lab Technician, Nurse, Surveyor, Construction Engineer,
Drafter, Sociologist, Electrician.
COURSE TITLE: Algebra II with Trigonometry DEPARTMENT:
MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: No, courses leading to
the Advanced Regents Diploma are Math A3B1 & Math B2B3.
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 11
RESTRICTED TO LEVEL(S):
none
CREDIT: 1.25
LENGTH OF STUDY: one year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Geometry
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S): none.
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: Required: $95-$125 TI-83Plus or TI 84Plus graphing
calculator (may be used on All Regents Exams and SAT's or ACT's)
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 7
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a one year
course of study leading to the NYS Integrated Algebra II with Trigonometry
Regents Exam.
AREAS EXPLORED: Irrational numbers,
rational numbers, and real numbers, relations & functions, logarithmic and
exponential functions, circular functions, transformation geometry,
trigonometric equations & identities, probability, statistics, complex
numbers, sequences.
GRADING RUBRICS (methods of evaluation): Class participation, Homework, Quizzes, Projects and
Tests. The NYS Integrated Algebra II
with Trigonometry Regents Exam in June (required for the Advanced level
Diploma).
TYPICAL VOCATIONS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE: Weather observer, chemical laboratory
technician, airplane pilot, accountant, agronomist, chiropractor, architect,
air traffic controller, hospital administrator, lawyer.
COURSE TITLE: Math 12 Pre-Calculus DEPARTMENT:
MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: No.
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 12
CREDIT: 1
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Math B2B3
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S): none.
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: Optional:
This course can be taken for college credit through
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 6
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed
as a preparation for calculus as well as a survey of advanced mathematics.
GRADING RUBRICS (methods of evaluation): class participation, homework, quizzes, tests and projects.
TYPICAL VOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE: Medical Doctor,
production planner, veterinarian, surgeon, pharmacist, agronomist, engineer,
science, business administration
COURSE TITLE: A. P. Calculus DEPARTMENT:
MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: No
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF
COMPLETION: 12. May be taken concurrently with Math 12
Pre-Calculus with recommendation of the Math B2B3 instructor.
CREDIT: 1
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: Math 12 Pre-Calculus
(unless both are taken concurrently)
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S): none
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: Required:
AP Calculus AB Exam $84.
Optional: This course can be
taken for college credit through
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 9
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advanced Placement
AREAS EXPLORED: Integration and
differentiation of elementary algebraic and transcendental functions. Theory of limits and
application problems.
GRADING RUBRICS (methods of
evaluation): Class participation, Homework, Quizzes, Projects and Tests.
TYPICAL VOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE: Mathematics, science,
business management, systems analyst, engineer (nuclear, petroleum, computer,
mining), geophysicists, computer systems specialists, optometrist,
oceanographer, meteorologist, metallurgist, mathematics teacher, mathematician
statistician, geologist, financial analyst, astronomer.
COURSE TITLE: Math AIS DEPARTMENT: MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: Only for students that
fail the Algebra Regents or score a 2 or lower on the 8th Grade NYS Math Exam.
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 11
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 year
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: None
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS PREREQUISITE(S): none
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: None
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 2
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a general preparation course combined with a lab
situation for students taking the Algebra Regents. Students who are not required to take this
course may be recommended by their classroom teacher.
AREAS EXPLORED: All aspects of Algebra,
Geometry, Probability, Permutation, Statistics, and Linear, Quadratic,
Exponential, and Absolute Value Functions.
GRADING RUBRICS (methods of evaluation): Satisfactory,
Improving, or Unsatisfactory rated quarterly.
COURSE TITLE: Math for Engineers DEPARTMENT: MATHEMATICS
REQUIRED: No
SUGGESTED YEAR(S) OF COMPLETION: 11-12
RESTRICTED TO LEVEL(S): none
CREDIT:
.5
LENGTH OF STUDY: 1 Semester
PREREQUISITE COURSES/SKILLS REQUIRED: A3B1 if enrolled in B2B3 or B2B3
ADDITIONAL COURSES SUGGESTED AS
PREREQUISITE(S): None
STUDENT EXPENSE IN THIS COURSE: None
MEETS HOW MANY TIMES PER CYCLE: 6
GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This
is a course that introduces the math and technology involved in a college
engineering degree program.
AREAS EXPLORED:
Functions, trigonometry, logarithms, exponential equations, digital
photography, digital sound.
ACTIVITIES/TITLES: Class
Participation, Quizzes, Tests, Homework, Projects and a local final at the end
of the semester.
GRADING RUBRIC (METHOD OF EVALUATION): As per
board education policy.**
TYPICAL VOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COURSE:
Engineering, technical occupations, mathematics
