Math Courses
- Ramp Up to Algebra
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 1 Strategies
- 9th Honors
- Geometry
- Geometry Strategies
- 10th Honors
- Algebra 2
- Algebra 2 Strategies
- 11th Honors
- Pre-Calculus
- Math Strategies 12
- Calculus
- AP/CC Calculus
- Data Science
Ramp Up to Algebra
Grade Level: 9
Length of Course: Year
Pre-requisite: Data Team Decision*
Credit: 2 Elective
Course Overview: This two-period combined core and intervention course is designed to provide varied and rich experiences to accelerate students’ mathematical knowledge and understanding. Instruction includes the foundations of algebra, the number system, geometry and measurement, proportionality, statistics, algebraic expressions and equations, and relationships with graphs. The course also explicitly examines and deals with common mathematical misconceptions.
Algebra 1
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Length of Course: Year
Pre-requisite: None
Credit: 1
Course Overview: This course is the first in a series of classes designed to prepare the student for further education. Students will be able to use various problem-solving strategies in order to analyze problems and formulate appropriate solution strategies. The emphasis of this course is linear and quadratic equations and inequalities in one or two variables and systems of equations/inequalities. Students will also explore single -variable statistical models and proportional reasoning.
Algebra 1 Strategies
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Length of Course: Semester/Year
Pre-requisite: Data Team Decision*
Credit: ½ Elective per Semester
Course Overview: The overall goal of this intervention course is to increase students’ knowledge and understanding in mathematics, as well as give targeted support in specific area(s) of need. Instruction uses a balance of conceptual understanding, problem solving, and computational skills. The course also explicitly focuses on students’ mathematical misconceptions. This course is to be taken in conjunction with Algebra 1.
9th Honors
Grade Level: 9
Length of Course: Year
Pre-requisite: Instructor Approval
Credit: 1
Course Overview: Students who enroll in this accelerated class will be taking a challenging course. The content of this class will be a rigorous combination of a full geometry curriculum and a full algebra curriculum. There will also be an emphasis placed on extending and enriching number sense. The pace of the course will demand that the student be able to perform at high levels on a daily basis.
Geometry
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Length of Course: Year
Pre-requisite: Algebra I, Algebra 1.1, or Instructor Approval*
Credit: 1
Course Overview: This course is designed to provide students with a contextual experience in developing geometry skills. Problem solving drives the exploration of numbers, algebra, geometry, measurement, and probability. Students learn about spatial concepts such as attributes of two and three dimensional shapes, proof techniques, trigonometry, and proportional reasoning.
Geometry Strategies
Grade Level: 10, 11
Length of Course: Semester/Year
Pre-requisite: Data Team Decision*
Credit: 1/2 Elective per Semester
Course Overview: The overall goal of this intervention course is to increase students’ knowledge and understanding in mathematics as well as give targeted support in specific area(s) of need. Instruction uses a balance of conceptual understanding, problem solving, and computation skills. The course also explicitly focuses on students’ mathematical misconceptions. This course is to be taken in conjunction with Geometry.
10th Honors
Grade Level: 10
Length of Course: Year
Pre-requisite: 9th Honors and Instructor Approval
Credit: 1
Course Overview: This accelerated course is a continuation of 9th Honors. Students will cover an enriched Algebra 2 curriculum, investigating relationships between algebra and geometry, with special emphasis on the structure of real and complex numbers and the concept of functions and their inverses. A graphing approach will be stressed. Topics covered are linear equations and inequalities in one or two variables, problem solving, coordinate plane, quadratic functions, logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, polynomial equations, and combinations and permutations, probability, and statistics.
Algebra 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Course: Year
Pre-requisite: Geometry or 9th Honors, Instructor Approval
Credit: 1
Course Overview: This course presents algebra as a structure of real numbers with an emphasis on functions. Major topics addressed are sequences, exponential functions, quadratic functions, systems of equations, and logarithmic functions.
Algebra 2 Strategies
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Course: Semester/Year
Pre-requisite: Data Team Decision*
Credit: ½ - 1 Elective
Course Overview: The overall goal of this intervention course is to increase students’ knowledge and understanding in mathematics as well as give targeted support in specific area(s) of need. Instruction uses a balance of conceptual understanding, problem solving, and computational skills. The course also explicitly focuses on students’ mathematical misconceptions. This course is to be taken in conjunction with Algebra 2.
11th Honors
Grade Level: 11
Length of Course: Year
Pre-requisite: 10th Honors and Instructor Approval
Credit: 1
Course Overview: This accelerated course is a continuation of 10th Honors. Students will cover an enriched pre-calculus curriculum, including investigations of trigonometry, complex numbers, sequences and series, logarithms, logic, elementary functions, vectors, matrices, number theory, and proofs.
Pre-Calculus
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Course: Year
Pre-requisite: Algebra 2 or 10th Honors and Instructor Approval
Credit: 1
College Credit: Up to 9 UCC credits (Mth 111, 112) or 8 SOU credits (Mth 111, 112)
Course Overview: This course is designed to prepare students for calculus. Topics covered include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Students will also explore complex numbers, combinations and permutations, and sequences and series. This course provides students with the opportunity to earn 8 credits through Southern Oregon University or 9 credits through Umpqua Community College, in addition to high school credits.
Math Strategies 12
Grade Level: 12
Length of Course: Semester/Year
Pre-requisite: Data Team Decision *
Credit: 1/2 Elective
Course Overview: This course is designed to provide mathematics intervention for seniors who have not met the math essential skills graduation requirement through state testing or on-demand work samples. Students will receive weekly, individualized feedback on their math knowledge and understanding while learning specific skills necessary to demonstrate proficiency in the math standards. Special emphasis will be given to the algebra, geometry, and statistics & probability strands. This class is not designed to replace regular math classes.
Calculus
Grade Level: 12
Length of Course: Year
Pre-requisite: Pre-Calculus or 11th Honors and Instructor Approval
Credit: 1
College Credit: Up to 9 UCC credits (Mth 251, 252) or 8 SOU credits (Mth 251, 252)
Course Overview: This calculus course covers differentiation and integration of elementary algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions. Other topics included are conic sections, polar coordinates, and infinite series. This course provides students with the opportunity to earn 8 credits through Southern Oregon University or 9 credits through Umpqua Community College, in addition to high school credit.
AP/CC Calculus
Grade Level: 12
Length of Course: Year
Pre-requisite: 11th Honors and Instructor Approval
Credit: 2
College Credit: Up to 13 UCC credits (Mth 251, 252, 253)
Other: Advanced Placement option
Course Overview: This accelerated course is a continuation of 11th Honors, presenting a rigorous college level study of calculus in preparation for the Calculus AP exam administered in May. This two-period block course provides students with the opportunity to earn 13 college credits through Umpqua Community College in addition to high school credit. The course covers differentiation and integration of elementary algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions. Other topics included are conic sections, polar coordinates, and infinite series. This course is recommended for students intending to pursue advanced studies in mathematics.
Data Science
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Course: Semester/Year
Pre-requisite: Algebra 2
Credit: ½ - 1
Course Overview: This course will be an introductory course in probability and statistics. The course will integrate real-world applications with content based in the adopted curriculum. Class can be taken as a semester or year long course.