Although
only three math credits are required for graduation (four for the Class of
2008), it is strongly recommended that all students take four years of math. In
order to achieve certification of the Maine Learning Results all students must
reach a level of at least Advanced Algebra.
Scientific calculators are required for all math students. Graphing calculators are recommended for
students taking the college preparatory course of study. Graphing calculators are available for use in
all math classrooms.
Students taking maximum
advantage of our math department’s course offerings may take five levels ending
with calculus in their senior year. In order to take calculus as a senior,
students who take algebra as freshmen may opt to also take Geometry or double
up with Geometry and Advanced Algebra their sophomore year or Advanced Algebra
and Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus their junior year by recommendation of their
teacher and permission of the department chairperson.
Colleges expect students
to take a “senior math”. Taking Geometry
as a freshman or doubling up should be used only if students intend to take
calculus their senior year.
ALGEBRA 9 - 10 This is the traditional algebra
course. Topics of discussion include
variables, operations involving linear sentences and inequalities, slopes and
lines, exponents and powers, probability, statistics, patterns and functions.
GEOMETRY 9 - 10
This is a traditional geometry course designed for students who plan to
attend college. Topics of discussion
include logic, polygons, circles, proofs, transformations, symmetry, perimeter,
area, three dimensional figures, congruence and similarity, surface area and
volume.
ADVANCED ALGEBRA
10 - 12 This is a course intended to follow a
course in algebra and geometry. It is
designed primarily for juniors who have demonstrated ability in mathematics. Some of the topics covered are: functions, variation, matrices, systems,
quadratics, exponential functions, logarithms, and complex numbers. Other topics may be included depending upon the
individual class.
ADVANCED ALGEBRA B 11-12 This course is a slower paced version of Advanced Algebra. It is designed to address those topics in Advanced Algebra that are required to certify achievement of the Maine Learning Results. Math 1, 2 and 3 must be taken prior to enrolling in Advanced Algebra B.
Math 1, 2, 3, and 4. 9-12 This is a four year math program which
covers the same content as the traditional three year course of study of
Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra.
The content is spread over four years for the benefit of students who
need or want more time to fully develop their understanding of the math
concepts presented.
TRIGONOMETRY/PRE-CALCULUS 11 - 12 This
is a course designed for the college preparatory student who has mastered
CALCULUS 12 This course is open only to students
who have completed Trigonometry/ Pre-Calculus or its equivalent. It will cover the normal topics covered in a
high school calculus course, such as, functions, derivatives, applications,
integrations, continuity, differential, definite integral, and techniques of
integration.