| Course Descriptions |
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| Algebra
I |
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CR
1.5 |
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LV
2 |
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NCAA |
| Algebra I guides the students in discovering
mathematical principles, strengthens their comprehension of these
principles and affords numerous opportunities to apply these
understandings and skills to varied and realistic problem
situations. Providing the foundation for upper level mathematics
courses, this course helps the student understand the basic
structure of Algebra, recognize the techniques of Algebra as
reflections of this structure, acquire facility in applying
algebraic concepts and skills, perceive the role of deductive
reasoning in Algebra and appreciate the need for precision of
language. |
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| Algebra
I Honors |
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CR
1.5 |
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LV
3 |
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NCAA |
| This course is intended for the gifted mathematics
student. It includes all the topics of Algebra 1 as well as
additional topics. Enrichment material is provided, and the pace
and level of difficulty are accelerated over Algebra
1.
Requirements for placement: previous record; entrance exam
results; placement test; signature of school counselor |
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| Geometry |
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CR
1 |
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LV
2 |
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NCAA |
| This course emphasizes the basics of plane geometry
which is critical to advanced study in Trigonometry and Calculus.
The course teaches use of logical skills with special attention to
deduction and induction. The topics covered are points, lines,
planes, angles, polygons, circles, and arcs. The relationships
discussed are congruence, similarity, parallelism,
perpendicularity, area, length, distance, and ratio. Algebra
reviews are integrated into the course through problem solving.
Requirements
for placement: completion of Algebra I. |
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| Honors
Geometry |
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CR
1 |
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LV
3 |
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NCAA |
| This course covers the same topics as Level 2
Geometry. In addition greater importance is placed on geometry
as a tool to conceptualize, especially "two column
deductive proof". Aside from being more rigorous than Level
2, Geometry Level 3 also offers the study of volumes of solids,
coordinate geometry, constructions and selected topics from
analytical geometry. Spatial geometry is interwoven throughout. Requirements
for placement: 80 in Algebra I honors, 90 in Algebra I,
signature of that teacher or placement exam. |
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