MATH: Students must pass three years of math, one year of which must be Algebra 1 or its equivalent (the equivalent to Algeb

MATH: Students must pass three years of math, one year of which must be Algebra 1 or its equivalent (the equivalent to Algebra 1 would be a year each of both Algebra 1A & Algebra 1B),in order to graduate. Students must also pass the California High School Exit Exam in Math.

1303 Algebra 1A [(P) → if year of Algebra 1B completed as well – see your counselor for details]

	Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
	Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10
	Prerequisite: None

This course is designed for the pre-college prep student to help fulfill their requirements in the area of mathematics or as a prep course to re-enter the college prep curriculum. The major emphasis of this course will be in the areas of properties of real numbers, solving equations and inequalities, and graphing. A goal of this course is to cover the topics normally covered in 1st semester Algebra 1. This course covers the first half of Algebra 1 over a year.

1333 Algebra 1B [(P) → if year of Algebra 1A completed as well – see your counselor for details]

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “c” only – Math credit.*
Prerequisite: Algebra 1A with a “D” or better

The major emphasis of this course will be in the areas of exponents, polynomials, factoring, radicals, equations and inequalities. This course builds on the Algebra 1A topics of Algebra, Geometry, Graphing, Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics. A goal of this course is to cover the topics normally covered in 2nd semester Algebra 1.

1304 Algebra 1 (P) This course, or successful completion of Algebra 1A & Algebra 1B, is REQUIRED for graduation

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12

Course Length: o Semester nYear

Credit: 10

UC requirement “c” only – Math credit.

Prerequisite: If in 8th grade, a passing-score on Algebra Readiness Test. "C" grade or better (“B” or better

recommended) in Math A

Algebra I is the beginning mathematics class in the college prep sequence. This course includes the use of variables, equations and inequalities, radicals, properties of numbers, formulas, polynomials, factoring and graphing. Students use these concepts in developing a methodical approach to problem solving.

1306 Geometry (P)

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “c” only – Math credit.*
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B with a “C” or better

This course is the study of the properties and relationships of points, lines, planes, and the figures they form. Emphasis is placed on the study of geometry as a logical system based on deductive reasoning. This course is useful for further work in mathematics and science. Freshman who enroll in Geometry who have earned a B or better in all trimesters/semesters of 8^th grade science will be enrolled in Biology.

1305 Algebra 2 (P)

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “c” only – Math credit.*
Prerequisite: Second semester Algebra 1 or Algebra 1B with a “C” or better

During the first semester, this course reviews and expands upon the basic fundamentals of Algebra 1 including properties of real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphs and functions, systems of equations, polynomials and factoring, and fractional expressions and equations. During the second semester, advanced topics include complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions; conics, polynomial, exponential and log functions; sequences, series, probability, matrices, and trigonometry.

1336 Honors Algebra 2 (HP)

Grade: n 9 n 10 n 11 n 12 Study Time per week = 4-6 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “c” only – Math credit.*
Prerequisite: Second semester Algebra 1 with a “B” or better

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of the non-honors class.

During the first semester, this course reviews and expands upon the basic fundamentals of Algebra I including properties of real numbers, solving linear equations and inequalities, graphs and functions, systems of equations, polynomial and factoring, and fractional expressions and equations. During the second semester, advanced topics are covered in depth. These topics include complex numbers; quadric equations and functions; conics; polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions; sequences, series, probability, matrices, and trigonometry.

1308 Pre-Calculus (P) Articulation credit with Allan Hancock College available

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “c” – Math credit.*
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2 and Geometry with a “C” or better

This is a graphing calculator based approach incorporating techniques of graphing into a new instructional approach that focuses on problem solving. Students completing this course will have a better understanding of mathematics and a solid intuitive foundation for calculus. Topics include: linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, the nature of graphs, polynomial and rational functions, trigonometric functions, graphs and inverses of the trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations, vectors and parametric equations, polar coordinates and complex numbers, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, and sequences and series.

1309 Honors Pre-Calculus (HP)

Grade: o 9 n 10 n 11 n 12 Study Time per week = 4-6 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “c” – weighted Math credit.*
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2 with a “B” or better

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of the non-honors class.

This course includes all the topics covered in the regular pre-calculus sections, but at greater depth. The course also includes topics not covered in regular pre-calculus with special emphasis on topics needed for AP Calculus.

1334 Advanced Placement Statistics (AP)

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 n 12 Study Time per week = 2 to 4 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “c” –weighted Math credit.*
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a B or better or Honors Algebra 2 with a “C” or better

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of a college prep class.

This course is designed to 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 (observing patterns and departures from patterns); Planning a study (deciding what and how to measure); Anticipating Patterns (producing models using probability and simulation); Statistical Inference (confirming models). Students take the AP exam in May.

1328 Advanced Placement CalculusM (AP) Articulation credit with Allan Hancock College available

Grade: o 9 o 10 n 11 n 12 Study Time per week = 2 to 4 hours
Course Length: o Semester nYear	Credit: 10	*UC requirement “c” – weighted Math credit.*
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus a "C" or better or Pre-Calculus with a "B" or better

NOTE: Homework substantially exceeds expectations and time commitment of a college prep class.

This course is equivalent to the first semester of college calculus. Topics include properties of functions, limits, continuity, differentiation and its applications, and integration and its applications. The topics are those recommended for an Advanced Placement Calculus AB class. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May.