Math Department
Math Department Staff
Class Descriptions
Grades: 9-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to provide instruction in elementary
mathematics skills to ESL or special education students who
are functioning below the sixth grade level in mathematics.
This course is designed to present the elementary mathematics
Program of Studies in a condensed format using manipulative,
special materials, and adaptive strategies. The course includes
number concepts, mental math, estimation, problem solving,
operations, measurement, geometry, data analysis, statistics,
probability, and fractions. Students may need up to two years
to complete the course but should move to the next course
as soon as their math skills warrant. For special education
students, this course should be reflected in the student's
IEP. Students earn elective credit.
Grade: 9 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Middle School Mathematics
This course extends students' understanding of the real number
system and its properties through the study of variables,
expressions, equations, inequalities, and analysis of data
derived from real-world phenomena. Algebra 1 Part 1 includes
some of the Virginia Standards of Learning for Algebra 1.
Grades: 8-10 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Middle School Mathematics
This course extends students' knowledge and understanding
of the real number system and its properties through the study
of variables, expressions, equations, inequalities, and analysis
of data from real world phenomena. Emphasis is placed on making
connections in algebra to arithmetic, geometry, and statistics.
Calculator and computer technologies should be used as tools
wherever appropriate. Use of a graphing calculator is considered
essential to provide a graphical and numerical approach to
topics in addition to a symbolic approach. (This course has
an end of course Standards of Learning test.)
Grades: 9-11 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Students investigate properties of triangles, quadrilaterals,
polygons, circles, and solids using inductive reasoning. Conjectures
about properties and relationships are developed inductively
and then verified deductively. Vectors, transformations, algebra,
and technologies are used as tools to solve geometry problems.
(This course has an end of course Standards of Learning test.)
Grades: 10-11 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Students develop an understanding of the reasoning process
and the concept of proof. Properties in relationships
of lines , angles, and triangles are developed inductively
and then verified deductively. Topics include conditional
statements, syllogisms, points in space, parallel lines, transversals,
planes, congruence, the Pythagorean Theorem, and similarity. Vectors,
algebra, and technologies are used as tools to solve geometry
problems. This course includes an integrated review of
algebraic topics needed in geometry. (Students must pass Geometry,
Part 2 to receive mathematics graduation credit for Geometry,
Part 1.)
Grades: 11-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Geometry, Part 1
Students investigate properties of quadrilateral, other polygons,
circles, and three-dimensional figures using inductive and
detective reasoning. Topics include area, perimeter, symmetry,
reflections, rotations, translations, arc length, circumference,
secants, tangents, volume, polyhedra, and surface area. Vectors,
algebra, and technologies are used as tools to solve geometry
problems. This course includes a review of the Geometry,
Part 1 topic needed for the Geometry SOL test. (This course
has an end of course Standards of Learning Test.)
Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Geometry
Algebra 2 provides a thorough treatment of algebraic concepts
through the study of functions, polynomials, rational expressions,
complex numbers, matrices, and data analysis. Emphasis is
placed on the mechanics of algebra with real world applications
and modeling. A transformational approach to graphing is used
with families of related graphs. Numerical, graphical, and
algebraic solutions are considered for all problems as applicable.
Graphing utilities, especially graphing calculators, are integral
to the course. (This course has an end of the course Standards
of Learning test.)
Grades: 10-12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry
Students develop detailed knowledge of the fundamental structure
of a computer system, with emphasis on problem solving and
structured programming. Skills in defining, writing and running
programs on a computer are developed through an individual
approach that allows the student to work with both mathematical
and nonmathematical problems. Java will be the major programming
language.
Grades: 11-12 Credit:1
Prerequisite: One High School Math Course
Students learn how to become wiser consumers in today's society.
Course topics include personal money management, business
procedures, transportation, budgeting, taxation, banking,
and insurance. Calculators are used as a tool throughout the
course. This option available for special education students
only.
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