Mathematics

Courses

Pre-Algebra 1-2 

This course is designed to meet the needs of the student who will benefit from a transition course which bridges the similarities of arithmetic and algebra.  This course will contain spiraling reinforcement of basic algebraic concepts and topics in order to prepare students for successful placement in Algebra 1-2.  This course will cover the content standards for pre-algebra, including operations on real numbers, conversions among fractions, decimals, and percents, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations, working with polynomials, and using measures of central tendency to interpret data. 

Prerequisite: teacher placement only 

Course ID: 040161/040161 

Algebra 1-2 (10-12)

This course is a first-year algebra survey. It covers traditional algebra topics including a study of the four basic operations dealing with signed numbers and polynomials, solution of first and second degree equations, verbal problems, systems of linear equations graphing and writing linear equations and inequalities, and simplifying exponential expressions.

Prerequisite: placement by instructor 

Course ID: 040271/040272 

Geometry 1-2 (9-12)

This course is a complete study of geometry. Topics include congruence and similarity of figures, parallelism and perpendicularity, right triangle relationships, formal and informal proof, coordinate geometry, properties of polygons and circles, and perimeter, area and volume of two-and three-dimensional figures.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1-2  

Course ID: 040351/040352

Honors Geometry 1-2 (9-12)

This course is the honors section of Geometry 1-2. Topics include congruence and similarity of figures, parallelism and perpendicularity, right triangle relationships, formal and informal proof, coordinate geometry, properties of polygons and circle, and perimeter, area, and volume of two-and three-dimensional figures. As an honors class, each topic will be covered in greater depth and with enrichment.

Prerequisite: Any one of the following: Grade of “A” in Algebra 1 and 2, Grade of “B” or higher in Honors Algebra 1 and 2, MAP Math Score at or above a score determined by District Math Supervisor

Course ID: 040361/040362

Algebra 3-4 (10-12)

This course covers the topics of a traditional second-year algebra course. Content includes solving polynomial equations as well as linear, absolute value, and quadratic equations and inequalities, and working with exponents and logarithms, complex numbers, systems of equations and inequalities, and simple probability. Appropriate technology will be used to assist in instruction and learning.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2

Course ID: 040291/040292

Honors Algebra 3-4 (10-12)

This is the honors section of Algebra 3-4.  As such the topics and concepts will be covered in more depth, and additional content is present as well.  This course covers the topics of a traditional second-year algebra course.  Content includes solving polynomial equations as well as linear, absolute value, and quadratic equations and inequalities, and working with exponents and logarithms, complex numbers, systems of equations and inequalities, matrix algebra and matrix solutions to systems of equations, series and sequences, and compound probability.  Appropriate technology will be used to assist in instruction and learning.

Prerequisite: Any one of the following: Teacher recommendation and Grade of “A” in Algebra 1 and 2 or Geometry 1 and 2, Grade of “B” or higher in Honors Algebra 1 and 2 or Honors Geometry 1 and 2, MAP Math score at or above a score determined by District Math  Supervisor

Course ID: 040301/040302

Data and Statistics (11-12)

This course offers a study of statistical methods and would be of use for any student planning to pursue professional study in medicine, biology, sociology, psychology, economics, or business. The content includes permutations, combinations, axiomatic probability, organizing and reporting data, binomial and normal distributions, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2

Course ID: 040501/040502

MCC Business Math 1220 1-2 (11-12)

This course is directed toward the development and application of the mathematical skills needed to solve problems related to business occupations. Topics include percentages, checking accounts and services, payroll, payroll taxes, cash and trade discounts, property and sales taxes, simple and compound interest, installment purchases, loan payment plans, and annuities. Instruction and assessments are delivered electronically with the support of a classroom teacher. This course has a dual enrollment component that satisfies the math requirement for many MCC associate degree programs.

Prerequisite: Passed Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2

Course ID: 049501/049502

MCC Technical Math 1240 1-2 (11-12)

This course offers a study of statistical methods and would be of use for any student planning to pursue professional study in medicine, biology, sociology, psychology, economics, or business. The content includes permutations, combinations, axiomatic probability, organizing and reporting data, binomial and normal distributions, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1-2 and Geometry 1-2

Course ID: 040501/040502

College Algebra (11-12)

In this course students learn math skills required for further mathematics courses. Topics include: functions and their inverses; polynomial, radical, exponential and rational expressions and equations; graphing functions using transformations. Topics in probability and statistics are also addressed.

Prerequisite: passed Algebra 1-2, Geometry 1-2 and Algebra 3-4

Course ID: 049701/049702

AP Precalculus (11-12)

(College level- University of Nebraska Omaha)

This course provides students with an understanding of the concepts of college algebra, trigonometry, and additional topics that prepare students for further college-level mathematics courses. This course explores a variety of function types and their applications--polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polar, parametric, vector-valued, implicitly defined, and linear transformation functions using matrices. 

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 3-4 with a “C” or higher.  

Course ID: 040801/040802

AP Statistics (11-12)

This course in statistics follows the College Board’s Statistics syllabus. This statistics class will introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: Exploring Data, Planning a Study, Anticipating Patterns, and Statistical Inference. It is for students who wish to complete studies equivalent to a one- semester, introductory, non-calculus based college course in statistics. It is an alternative to AP Calculus AB or may be taken concurrently.

Prerequisite: teacher recommendation or proficient completion of Algebra 3-4

Course ID: 040841/040842

AP Calculus AB (11-12)

(College level- UNO Dual Enrollment)

This course follows the College Board’s Advanced Placement Calculus AB syllabus which stresses the concept of limit and introduces the student to differential and integral calculus including techniques and theorems. AP Calculus AB is designed to be equivalent to a first-year college introductory calculus course. 

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation or proficient completion of Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry

Course ID: 040451/040452

AP Calculus BC (11-12)

This course follows the College Board's Ad- vanced Placement syllabus for Calculus BC, which includes functions, graphs, limits, deriva- tives, integrals, polynomial approximations, and series. Students enrolling in this course should have proficient or advanced grades in both semesters of Honors Pre-calculus/ Trigonometry, or teacher recommendations. This is the first semester of a year-long course. Students who select NOT to participate in the AP exam are expected to take a cumulative, AP comparable, teacher-graded end of course exam.

Prerequisite: Passed AP Calc AB

Course ID: 040461/040462