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On this page, you'll find course information from the Mathematics Department.
This programming course diagram (below) is provided to assist in choosing courses.
| Programming Course Diagram |
| Strong math students wanting to purse a math related career (e.g. engineering) |
| Algebra Honors |
| Geometry Honors |
| Algebra II with Trigonometry Honors |
| AP Calculus |
| AP Statistics |
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| Strong math students wanting to pursue a non-math related career (4-year university) |
| Algebra |
| Geometry |
| Algebra II with Trigonometry |
| Precalculus Honors |
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| Students who may want to pursue further education (2 or 4-year college) |
| Algebra Enhanced |
| Geometry Enhanced |
| Algebra II with Trigonometry |
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| Students who are not strong in math and may or may not pursue further education |
| Prealgebra |
| Algebra Enhanced |
| Geometry Enhanced |
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Mathematics at a Glance
| Course |
Grade |
Credit |
| Prealgebra |
9, 10 |
1 |
| Algebra Enhanced |
All |
1 |
| Algebra |
All |
1 |
| Algebra Honors |
All |
1 |
 |
| Algebra II |
11, 12 |
1 |
| Algebra II with Trigonometry |
11, 12 |
1 |
| Algebra II with Trigonometry Honors |
9-12 |
1 |
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| Geometry Enhanced |
10, 11, 12 |
1 |
| Geometry |
10, 11, 12 |
1 |
| Geometry w/Discrete Math Honors |
All |
1 |
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| Statistics |
11, 12 |
1 |
| AP Statistics |
11, 12 |
1 |
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| Precalculus and Analysis Honors |
9-12 |
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| AP Calculus AB |
12 |
1 |
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| Independent Study |
11, 12 |
0.5 to 1 |
Mathematics Courses
| Prealgebra |
| M143 • M168 (BIL) |
Grades 9, 10 |
M139 (M739 Sem. 2)
(Category I Grade Weighting) |
1 credit |
| Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation |
| Year course |
| This course is intended for students who have mastered essential arithmetic skills, but who still need to develop skills in topics necessary for success in algebra. Students explore and develop skills in recognizing patterns, using formulas, estimating, measuring, analyzing data, identifying geometric shapes and their properties, and computing with signed numbers. Additionally, students are introduced to the language and techniques of algebra. |
| Algebra Enhanced |
| M118 • M244 • M138 |
Grades 9-12 |
| Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course covers the same topics outlines for Algebra but addresses the visual and kinesthetic learning styles. Applications to careers and real life are emphasized. Manipulatives and mathematical models are used to help students "see" algebraic concepts. |
| Algebra |
| M108 • M144 • M170 (BIL) |
Grades 9-12 |
| Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course serves as a basis for college preparatory course that follow and for college course within the fields of agriculture, architecture, business, engineering, law, life sciences, medicine, physical sciences, and several social sciences. ALgebra is a course designed for the math student to think in both concrete and abstract terms. Students should be proficient in the use of basic properties and definitions. Students will become competent in problem solving techniques and will be able to translate English into the language of mathematics and the reverse. |
| Algebra Honors |
| M145 |
Grades 9-12 |
| Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course covers the same topics outlined for Algebra but in greater depth and breadth. It is for students with above average ability and genuine interest in mathematics. It uses an in-depth study approach and makes it possible for students to prepare for and complete Calculus with in high school. |
| Algebra II |
| M180 |
Grades 11, 12 |
| Prerequisite: Geometry/Geometry Enhanced |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course continues and expands on topics introduced in Algebra. Students develop in-depth understanding of graphing techniques and problem-solving skills needed to solve algebraic problems. Linear, quadratic, polynomial and rational functions are explored using traditional, as well as modern, technology. APplications to careers and real-life are emphasized. |
| Algebra II with Trigonometry |
| M148 |
Grades 11, 12 |
| Prerequisite: Geometry |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course continues and expands on topics introduced in Algebra I. Students develop in-depth understanding of graphing techniques, systems, and the complex number system. Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions are explored using traditional as will as modern technology. Successful completion of this course is generally expected for admittance to most four-year colleges. |
| Algebra II with Trigonometry with Honors |
| M149 |
Grades 9-12 |
Prerequisite: Geometry Honors
Dept. recommendation |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course covers all of the same topics outlined for Advanced Algebra & trigonometry but in greater depth and breadth. Additional advanced topics are covered as well. Student projects and in-depth investigations of special topics will be assigned. It is for students with above average ability and genuine interest in mathematics. This course helps provide the foundation necessary for success in Advanced Placement classes. |
| Geometry Enhanced |
| M246 • M124 (Category I Grade Weighting) |
Grades 10-12 |
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or
Dept. recommendation |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course covers the same topics outlines for Geometry but addresses the visual and kinesthetic learning styles. Applications to careers and real life are emphasized. Manipulative activities and mathematical models are used to help students "see" geometric properties and concepts. |
| Geometry |
| M146 • M175 (BIL) |
Grades 10-12 |
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or
Dept. recommendation |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course develops those skills necessary to analyze, categorize, and draw conclusions about points, lines, angles, planes, and space. Properties of figures are examined, developed, and applied to solve a variety of problems. Congruency and similarity of figures are investigated and applied. Direct and indirect measurement techniques are used to determine angle measure, perimeter, area, and volume of figures. Algebraic techniques are used to symbolically represent and solve geometric problems in a wide variety of settings. Deductive reasoning skills are developed through work with formal and informal proofs. |
| Geometry with Discrete Math Honors |
| M147 |
Grades 9-12 |
Prerequisite: Algebra Honors or
Dept. recommendation |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course covers all the same topics outlines for Geometry but in greater depth and breadth. Additional geometric concepts are covered as well. Student projects and in-depth investigations of special topics will be assigned. It is for students with above average ability and genuine interest in mathematics. This course helps provide the foundation necessary for success in Advanced Placement classes. |
| Statistics |
| M190 |
Grades 11, 12 |
| Prerequisite: Algebra II |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course introduces students to statistics while strengthening their algebraic reasoning skills. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of data organization, averages and variation, regression analysis, probability, and binomial and normal distributions. Student projects and in-depth analysis of data from business, sports, medicine, and government will be assigned. this course will help provide the foundation for college-level statistics. |
| AP Statistics |
| M155 |
Grades 11, 12 |
| Prerequisite: Algebra with Trigonometry |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course is intended for the student interested in earning college credit through Advanced Placement testing. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns and statistical inference. All students are strongly encouraged to take the Advanced Placement examination in statistics. |
| Precalculus and Analysis Honors |
| M152 |
Grades 9-12 |
| Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra and Trig. |
1 credit |
| Year course |
| This course is intended for the college-bound students who is preparing for Calculus. Instruction emphasizes the study of applications of mathematics with enhanced use of graphics calculators. This course offers an in-depth study of the following topics: functions and graphs, functions and their zeros, polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, applications of trigonometry, parametric equations and polar coordinates, matrices and systems of equations and inequalities, sequences and series, and probability and statistics. |
| AP Calculus AB |
| M163 |
Grade 12 |
Prerequisite:
Adv. Algebra & Trig. Honors or
Precalculus Honors or Dept. recommendation |
1 credit |
| Year course |
This course is intended for the mature student interested in earning college credit. Students investigate differential and integral calculus with algebraic and transcendental functions.
Special emphasis is given to techniques of integration and application to maxima and minima, related rate, curve sketching, area and volume problems. Analytic geometry is also studied with emphasis on conic sections and determined of the equations of curves. students interested in pursuing careers in engineering, medicine, and the sciences should consider this course necessary for these careers. |
 Students who want to enroll for college credit must meet the Triton placement criteria of an ACT MATH score of 24 or above or score 8 on the Triton Math Placement Exam. Students who enroll for college credit must successfully complete this course with a final grad of C or better each semester to receive credit in Math 131 at Triton College. All students are strongly encouraged to take the Advanced Placement examination in Calculus. |
| Independent Study in Mathematics |
| T501 |
Grades 11, 12 |
| Prerequisite: Department approval |
0.5 to 1 credit |
| One or two semester course |
| Independent study must be appropriately designed and approved. The course will cover the knowledge and skills identified by the student working in cooperation with the selected faculty member. |
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