Mathematics

It is the philosophy of the mathematics department, as well as that of the entire school, that each student attain the fullness of his/her intellectual capacity and be prepared to take on an active role in Christian society.  The complex technology of modern society makes it imperative that all students attain minimum literacy in concepts and applications in mathematics.  We must help our young people explore their interests and aptitudes in various fields of mathematics and help them become more aware of the importance that mathematics has in so many aspects of life.  Due to society's needs and inherent in the study of any mathematics, the students develop in themselves logical reasoning and appreciation of truth, creative thinking, problem solving ability, accuracy, and use of technology thus contributing to their development as a person able to serve themselves and their fellow man.

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Intro to Algebra 1.0 credit		This course is designed to prepare students for Algebra I the following year.  Students will cover a review of arithmetic (fractions and decimals), prime and composite numbers, order of operations, working with formulas, averages, solving linear equations, polynomials and factoring.
Algebra I 1.0 credit		This course gives students the foundation of equation solving which is the basis for all the higher level math.  Students study opposite and multiple signs, evaluate algebraic equations, exponentials, emphasize the distributive property along with algebraic concepts, structure and techniques.
Geometry 1.0 credit		This course employs conceptual understanding, mathematical modeling, problem solving, multiple representations and connections, inductive reasoning, and proof using a variety of deductive argument forms.  Concepts studied include:  points, lines, planes, angles, constructions, parallels and perpendicularity, congruency, similarity, properties of circles and polygons, The Pythagorean Theorem, perimeter, area and volume.
Studies in Geometry 1.0 credit		This course is designed for the student looking at the advanced math curriculum.  Standard approaches of direct and indirect proofs are integrated with transformations, synthetic and coordinate Geometry and the Algebra that students know.  Each mathematical idea is studied in depth through history, examples of recent developments, applications and practical problems.
Algebra II 1.0 credit		This course prepares students to use advanced algebra skills and concepts.  Functions and equations (linear and quadratic), polynomials, factoring, inequalities, linear programming, systems, the quadratic formula, and complex numbers are covered in this course.  Applications are applied to each of these concepts.
Advanced Algebra II - Trig 1.0 credit		This course is designed to prepare the student for Pre-Calculus math courses.  It is an Algebra-II Advanced Math Concepts combination.  Functions (linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric) are the major emphasis of the course.  Algebraic topics such as inequalities, real and complex numbers, matrices,  sequences and data modeling will be covered as well, using technology where applicable.
Advanced Math Concepts 1.0 credit		This course is designed for the students completing Algebra II to better prepare them for their first college math course.  Students will be introduced to additional topics in Algebra such as matrices, logarithms, sequences and series and probability.  They will be introduced to statistics, conic sections, and trigonometry will be covered as thoroughly as time permits.
Pre Calculus 1.0 credit		The course covers the elementary functions and their combinations.  There is a full treatment of the trigonometric functions using the circular definition as well as an in-depth study of plane and space analytic geometry.  Students study the structure of the number system including the complex number field, identify and graph higher degree functions and are introduced to polar coordinates, synthetic division, finite math, mathematical induction, binomial theorem and 3D dimensional graphing.
Calculus 1.0 credit		This advanced level course in Calculus allows students to have the option of receiving 5 college credits through Marian College.  Course work is completed as required in Marian College course Mt. 201 Calculus I.  Students have the option of taking Calculus for High School credit, or for dual credit.
College Calculus 1.0 credit 5 college credits		A first course in the calculus treating functions of one variable.  Topics include limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals of polynomial rational functions.  A major emphasis of this course is the application of these concepts to problems arising out of industry, economics, business and the sciences.