MATHEMATICS
Jackie Palmquist, Department Chairperson MVHS
Mary Nash, Department Chairperson - NVHS
Molly Owles, Department Chairperson - WVHS
The Mathematics curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students. The curriculum is structured into three
distinct sequences based upon student abilities. Any six semesters of mathematics, in the right sequence, will fulfill the
three-year requirement for graduation.
All Math classes are year-long unless noted. Each course builds on the courses before it. The typical sequence includes
some level of Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus.
AP Computer Science is an elective credit and does not fulfill the three-year math credit graduation requirement.
Because Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) course work is accelerated and more sophisticated, upper level work of
high quality in a compacted time frame is demanded of students. The Math Department has developed
recommendations for student success. These criteria are indicators of performance levels or standards for the Honors or
AP courses and are available from the Math Department.
MATHEMATICS COURSE LISTINGS
GENERAL COURSES
COURSE#
TITLE
LEVEL
PREREQUISITE
MATH1000
Math 100
Yr. 9
Placement required
MATH2000
Math 200
Yr. 9-10
Placement required
MATH3000
Math 300
Yr. 9-11
Placement required
COLLEGE PREP COURSES
COURSE#
TITLE
LEVEL
PREREQUISITE
MATH1002B
Algebra 1 Block
(2 periods)
Yr. 9, 10
Teacher recommendation
MATH1002
Algebra 1
Yr. 9, 10
Teacher recommendation
MATH2007
Geometry Survey
Yr. 10-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH1003
Geometry
Yr. 9-11
Teacher recommendation
MATH1004
Algebra 2/
Trigonometry
Yr. 9-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH3006
Algebra 2
Yr. 10-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH3007
Trigonometry
Sem.11-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH3002
Probability & Statistics
Sem.11-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH2006
Precalculus
Yr. 10-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH3008
Calculus
Yr. 11-12
Teacher recommendation
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MATHEMATICS COURSE LISTINGS (CONTD)
ACCELERATED COLLEGE PREP COURSES
COURSE#
TITLE
LEVEL
PREREQUISITE
MATH1006A
AP Computer Science 1
Yr. 9-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH1003H
Honors Geometry
Yr. 9-10
Teacher recommendation
MATH1004H
Honors Algebra 2/Trig.
Yr. 9-11
Teacher recommendation
MATH2002A
AP Statistics
Yr. 10-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH2006H
Honors Precalculus
Yr. 10-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH3010A
AP Calculus AB
Yr. 11-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH3009A
AP Calculus BC
Yr. 11-12
Teacher recommendation
MATH4000D
Calculus 3
Yr. 11-12
Teacher recommendation
MATHEMATICS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
All Math courses are year-long classes unless otherwise noted.
MATH1000 MATH 100 Grade 9. Placement required.
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have experienced difficulty in learning mathematics in a
traditional format. The content of this course develops basic arithmetic and computational skills using a variety of
activities and group projects. This is the first course in a three-course sequence. A TI-30X calculator (or equivalent) is
required. This course is not NCAA core approved.
MATH2000 MATH 200 Grade 9-10. Placement required.
This course stresses the applications of skills developed in Math 100. Practical applications used in everyday life
situations will be emphasized. This course will cover pre-Algebra and some basic Geometry skills. Note-taking and study
skills will be stressed. A TI-30X calculator (or equivalent) is required. This course is not NCAA core approved.
MATH3000 MATH 300 Grade 9-11. Placement required.
Emphasis in this course is on basic Algebra skills, including studying and graphing linear and quadratic equations, and
further exploring Geometry concepts developed from Math 200. An integration of Algebra and Geometry will be covered.
Note-taking and study skills will be stressed. A TI-30X (or equivalent) calculator is required. This course is not NCAA
core approved.
MATH1002B ALGEBRA 1 BLOCK Grade 9, 10. Placement required.
This one-year Algebra 1 course meets daily in a two-period block. This course is designed for those students who
struggled in pre-Algebra and need more time to process and develop these skills. . Students earn one Algebra 1 credit
and one math elective credit; the math elective credit is pass/fail. Students are introduced to concepts covering
modeling with mathematics, linear functions, solving equations and inequalities, solving systems of equations, graphing
quadratics, operations with polynomials, basic statistics, and quadratic functions. Note-taking and study skills are
stressed and formalized. A graphing calculator is required.
MATH1002 ALGEBRA 1 Grade 9, 10 Placement required.
MATH2007 GEOMETRY SURVEY Grade 10-12. Placement required.
Geometry Survey covers all the basic geometry concepts, using problem-solving through inductive and deductive
reasoning, but with little emphasis on formal proofs. The course includes topics such as distance concepts, angles,
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triangles, geometric inequalities, parallel and perpendicular lines and planes, polygons, circles, and spatial figures and
their properties. Right-triangle trigonometry is introduced. A graphing calculator, compass, and protractor are required.
MATH1003 GEOMETRY Grade 9-11. Placement required
This course teaches the basics of Geometry and then further covers congruence, similarity, geometric proofs, properties
and applications of quadrilaterals and circles, coordinate geometry, right triangle trigonometry, and surface area and
volume of three-dimensional figures. A graphing calculator, compass, and protractor are required.
MATH1003H HONORS GEOMETRY Grade 9-10. Placement required. Weighted Grade.
In addition to covering the topics listed above for Geometry (MATH1003), this course provides a more rigorous and indepth approach to covering geometric ideas and formal proofs. A graphing calculator, compass, and protractor are
required.
MATH1004 ALGEBRA 2/TRIGONOMETRY Grade 9-12. Placement required
This course expands on concepts covered in Algebra 1 (MATH1002), but develops a deeper understanding while
introducing more advanced algebra topics. Additional concepts in the field of Probability and Statistics will be studied.
Trigonometry topics will be studied beyond what was previously covered in Geometry. A graphing calculator is
required.
MATH1004H HONORS ALGEBRA 2/TRIGONOMETRY Grade 9-11. Placement required. Weighted Grade.
This course covers the same topics as MATH1004 Algebra 2/Trigonometry with greater depth and some additions
including sequences and series. Starting with a brief review of some basic axioms and properties in algebra, the course
moves quickly to newer topics, integrating real-life applications. A summer packet of Algebra 1 problems may be
required. A graphing calculator is required.
MATH3006 ALGEBRA 2 Grade 10-12. Placement required
This course is devoted to providing an understanding of advanced algebra topics and expanding on the concepts of
Algebra 1 (MATH1002). If the student intends to take Pre-Calculus the following year, Trigonometry during the summer
is required. A graphing calculator is required.
MATH3007 TRIGONOMETRY Grade 11-12. One semester. Prerequisite is Algebra 2.
This one-semester course emphasizes an understanding of the theoretical and practical concepts of trigonometry and
their relationship to algebra. A graphing calculator is required.
MATH3002 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS Grade 11-12. One semester. Prerequisite is Algebra 2.
This semester course emphasizes basic probability and statistical techniques. A graphing calculator is required.
MATH2002A AP STATISTICS Grade 10-12. Prerequisite is Algebra 2/Trig or higher. Weighted Grade.
The Advanced Placement course in statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting,
analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students who successfully complete the course and AP examination may
receive college credit and/or a higher placement in college. A summer reading assignment may be required. A TI-83 plus
or a TI-84 plus graphing calculator is required. NOTE: A TI-89 is not equipped with a statistics package.
MATH2006 PRECALCULUS Grade 10-12. Prerequisite is Algebra 2/Trigonometry and placement.
This one-year course serves as a prerequisite for Calculus or AP Calculus AB. A major emphasis is an extended study of
various functions, analytic geometry, polynomial functions, transcendental functions, and an introduction to limits.
Trigonometric functions are further studied and utilized to solve real-world problems. A summer packet may be
required. A graphing calculator is required.
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MATH2006H HONORS PRECALCULUS Grade 10-12. Prerequisite is Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry and placement. Weighted
Grade.
This one year course serves as the prerequisite for Calculus or AP Calculus AB or BC. In addition to those topics covered
in Precalculus, parametric, vector, and polar functions are studied. A summer packet may be required. A graphing
calculator is required.
MATH1006A AP COMPUTER SCIENCE 1 Grade 9-12. Prerequisite is
Geometry. Weighted Grade.
This one-year introductory course emphasizes structured computer programming. JAVA is emphasized as a tool to
develop problem-solving, encourage student creativity, and facilitate discovery learning. Students who successfully
complete this course and the AP Computer Science A examination may receive college credit and/or a higher placement
for a college course. This course is a Math elective and does not meet the Math core graduation requirement.
MATH3008 CALCULUS Grade 11-12.
This calculus course reviews Precalculus concepts and introduces a study of limits, derivatives, integrals, and functions
including trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. A graphing calculator is required.
MATH3010A AP CALCULUS AB Grade 11-12. Prerequisite is Precalculus and placement. Weighted Grade.
Topics include an in-depth study of a variety of functions and a study of limits. Additionally, differential and integral
calculus with applications in optimization, related rates, area, and volume are covered. The demands of this course
include analytical reasoning skills and disciplined study habits appropriate for continued success in college. Some
independent study is required. This course is equivalent to the traditional college level Calculus I. Students who
successfully complete this course and the AP Calculus AB examination may receive college credit and/or higher
placement in college. A graphing calculator is required.
MATH3009A AP CALCULUS BC Grade 11-12. Prerequisite is Honors Precalculus and placement Weighted Grade.
This course covers everything listed in AP Calculus AB, with the additional topics of sequences and series, vector-valued
functions, polar and parametric functions, and some proof of theorems. Extensive independent study is required. This
course is equivalent to the traditional college level Calculus I and II. Students who successfully complete this course and
the AP Calculus BC examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college. A graphing calculator is
required.
MATH4000D CALCULUS 3 (MATH 242-4 SEMESTER HOURS @ UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS)
CALCULUS OF SEVERAL VARIABLES Grade 11-12. Prerequisite is Calculus BC and a 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam.
Contact the department chairperson for further explanation. Weighted Grade.
This course is the third course in Calculus and Analytic Geometry. Topics include three-dimensional space, functions of
several variables, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals. This course uses MakingMath software. There is a fee
associated with this course through University of Illinois. Qualifications on:
http://netmath.math.uiuc.edu/whoqual.html.
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