MATHEMATICS
God created mathematics as a reflection of His nature and the orderly manner in which He fashioned the universe. Students are taught to use mathematics throughout life as a tool enabling them to discover the design and order in God’s creation. They are taught mathematical concepts from the known to the unknown and from the concrete to the abstract, while they develop their speed and accuracy to model God’s precision. The ability to think critically and logically helps the students to acquire mental discipline that in turn is applied to problems even beyond the field of mathematics.
Mathematic Curriculum Goals
In accordance with our philosophy of mathematics, to develop an appreciation of the Creator and His orderly design, our students will be expected to:
- Develop speed and accuracy in computation
- Know basic mathematical units, terminology and operations
- Develop and apply the following skills to mathematics, other academic subjects and areas of life:
- Problem-solving strategies
- Critical thinking skills
- Logical reasoning
- Practical consumer mathematics skills
Basic Algebra
The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical functions and problem-solving in the areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, polynomials, factoring polynomials, solving 1st and 2nd degree equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations and quadratic functions, and solving systems of linear equations.
- Prerequisite: None
- Credit: 1.00
- Grade Level: 9th
Algebra I
The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical functions and problem-solving in the areas of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, polynomials, factoring polynomials, solving equations and inequalities with complex fractions, absolute value, square roots and quadratics, graphing linear equations and quadratic functions, and solving systems of linear equations.
- Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra
- Credit: 1.00
- Grade Level: 9th
Algebra II
The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical functions and problem-solving in areas of graphs, polynomials, trigonometry including graphs and applications, and matrices.
- Prerequisite: Algebra I
- Credit: 1.00
- Grade Level: 9th-11th
Basic Geometry
The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to do proofs applying to parallel lines, congruent triangles, parallelograms and similar triangles, apply theorems in problem solving and do constructions.
- Prerequisite: Basic Algebra
- Credit: 1.00
- Grade Level: 10th
Geometry
The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to perform basic mathematical functions and problem-solving in the areas of Geometry related vocabulary, theorems, axioms and corollaries, formal proofs, direct and indirect proofs, constructions, trigonometry, area and volume, coordinate geometry, transformational geometry and practical applications of geometry.
- Prerequisite: Algebra I
- Credit: 1.00
- Grade Level: 10th/11th
Pre Calculus
The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to perform mathematical functions and problem-solving in areas of graphs, polynomials, logarithms, trigonometry, analytic geometry, systems of equations and inequalities, sequences and probability.
- Prerequisite: Algebra I & II and Geometry with a minimum “C” average
- Credit: 1.00
- Grade Level:11th/12th
AP Calculus
The student will receive instruction in and demonstrate the ability to perform basic mathematical functions and problem-solving in the areas of calculus. Students will use the concepts of limits, derivatives and integration to solve the problems presented.
- Prerequisite: Pre Calculus with a minimum “C” average
- Credit: 1.00
- Grade Level: 12th
Applied Mathematics
Students are to complete at least 4 projects per quarter or a minimum of 16 projects per year. These include 4 required projects per quarter: (1) building a room in the basement, (2) creating and balancing a checkbook, (3) car maintenance for girls and the cost of raising a baby for the first year for guys, (4) completing IRS tax forms. The remaining projects may be chosen from a list already prepared, or the students may choose his/her own project with the approval of the teacher. All completed projects must include costs, a time frame, a scale drawing when applicable, and an evaluation explaining how math was used.
- Prerequisite: 2 math credits
- Credit: 1.00
- Grade Level: 11th/12th
Consumer Economics
The course will discuss decision making and goal setting, how to choose a career, write a resume and conduct a job interview, make a budget and choose an apartment, choose a bank, balance a checking account and use of credit cards, become a wise shopper for food, clothing and entertainment, purchase of a car and house, and how to make successful investments. Guest speakers representing different occupations/professions are invited to speak with the students.
- Prerequisite: 2 math credits
- Credit: 1.00
- Grade Level: 11th/12th
Statistics
This introductory course in statistics prepares students to describe and analyze sample and population data through lectures, discussions, problem solving, and individual/group projects. This course includes the study of descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, inferential techniques, correlation and regression, ANOVA, non-parametric tests, and statistical process control. Students must have a scientific calculator and a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Prerequisite: Algebra II, Introduction to Computer Applications
- Credit: 1.00
- Grade Level: 11th/12th