Math

Math 1

The first year of Integrated Math introduces the basics of algebra that are useful for geometry and probability. Much of the course is devoted to the basics: simplifying expressions, factoring, and geometric terminology. The emphasis in the course is on learning how to view math problems algebraically, graphically, and verbally. That is, students need to learn how to translate between English and math, to interpret data and graphs, and to use math to solve problems.

Math 2

The second year of Integrated Mathematics begins with a review of last year’s material and then moves on to more complicated problems within algebra, geometry, and probability. There is a spiraling affect within the integrated program, so that students will be tackling problems that are similar to what they’ve worked on last year, but with more complexity to them.

Math 3

The third year of Integrated Mathematics completes a student’s three year requirement for graduation (also the minimum requirement for entry into the UC or CSU collegiate system). This course introduces the student to topics that will be seen in higher math courses, such as functions and trigonometry.

Precalculus

The Precalculus course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the ideas of functions as models of change, laying a foundation for further courses in mathematics as well as other disciplines. This course reviews and extends the student’s knowledge of the behavior of various functions including an extensive investigation into trigonometry and trigonometric functions. The course will also take a glimpse at vectors and sequences and series, previewing further work in Calculus. Much of the material in this course is given in the context of real-world problems and a good deal of time is devoted to group-work where students work cooperatively to solve these problems. Graphing calculators are used throughout the year, especially with problems modeling growth.

Calculus

The Calculus course introduces students to the applications of calculus without getting bogged down in the more theoretical aspects of an AP class. Without the need to push through required material for an AP class, we can move at a much more reasonable pace - one that is largely dependent upon the students. The course also will cover applications not covered in the AP class, such as business and economics.

Statistics

The year long course of Statistics/Probability is an excellent overview of a Statistics course covered in college and includes several other topics as well. The fall semester is devoted to probability. The spring semester covers statistics and finance. The topics of the course are based on the above textbook, yet students will use class notes primarily. In the past, the finance topics have been the class favorite.