PTHS Curriculum Guide 2016-2017

ALGEBRA I (330, 331) Class Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None This course considers number systems from natural numbers through real numbers together with their fundamental properties. Topics include set concepts, variables, solution sets to equations and inequalities, factoring polynomials, graphing, solving systems of equations, rational and irrational numbers, the Pythagorean theorem, and quadratic equations. A 4-function, fraction, or graphing calculator is recommended. Prerequisite: Plane Geometry or Geometry This course is designed for the student who needs a refresher course in Algebra I, improving his or her skills, so success can be met in Algebra II/Trig. The covers a variety of topics including review of Algebra I, and geometry, quadratic equations, matrices, statistics, and an introduction to trigonometry. A graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus or newer) is required. ALGEBRA II/TRIG (340, 341) Class Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Plane Geometry or Geometry This course includes the study of rational, irrational, real, and complex numbers. Relations and functions are used as unifying concepts. The course covers linear and quadratic equations, conic sections, systems of first-and second-degree open sentences, radicals, exponential and logarithmic functions. The study of trigonometry through consideration of the circular functions is introduced. A graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus or newer) is required. DISCRETE MATHEMATICS WITH TRIGONOMETRY AND STATISTICS (344, 345) Class Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Departmental Approval This course is designed for students who have completed the Algebra 2 course. The topics in this course will include and extend topics covered in Algebra 1, Plane Geometry, and Algebra 2. Emphasis will be placed on concepts and processes of functions; graphing calculators are required in order to examine functions from a graphical perspective. Conceptual understanding of functional relationships is the cornerstone of the course. Trigonometry is reviewed, applied, and extended. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to probability and statistics. A graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus or newer) is required. GEOMETRY (350, 351) Class Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra I This course stresses the basic structure of geometry and the development of reasoning and proof capabilities. In addition to a foundation for geometry--triangles, other polygons, circles, concepts of space geometry, and relations among lines and planes--the course includes computation of areas and volumes, constructions, coordinate geometry, introduction to right triangle trigonometry, and an introduction to transformations. A graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus or newer; TI-84 Plus recommended) is required. PLANE GEOMETRY (360, 361) Class Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra I This course is designed for those students who need a basic course in geometry with minimal emphasis on proof. It provides a simple, yet thorough, introduction to the fundamentals of Euclidean geometry. Students may not receive credit for both Geometry and Plane Geometry. A graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus or newer; TI-84 preferred) is recommended. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRE-CALCULUS (370, 371) Class Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra II/Trig This course presents and develops all of the necessary topics in preparation for a Calculus course. Geometry is integrated with algebraic concepts. Trigonometry, exponents, and logarithms are covered as a review of Algebra II/Trig. Vectors are studied in both two and three dimensions. Other topics included are complex numbers, sequences, and series with an introduction to limits, probability, statistics, matrices, polynomials, advanced topics in curve sketching with polar graphs, and an introduction to derivatives. A graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus or newer) is required. ALGEBRA II (338, 339) Class Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1

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