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Mathematics
Centennial High School offers a full mathematics curriculum to prepare
students for college and technical
careers. The college preparatory classes Algebra II, Geometry,
Pre-Calculus, and Calculus, also have the
option of an honors class, which is more challenging than regular classes.
All students are required to have
three math classes for graduation.
All college-bound and technical school students are encouraged to take a
math course during their senior year.
Many colleges give math placement tests and require students to take
remedial math for which parents
must pay, but students do not receive credit. Advanced Algebra helps
prepare the student for college math.
The following pages present the possible course sequences for Centennial
High School students in the field of
mathematics. We encourage all students, regardless of career or educational
plans, to take as much math as possible.
(Math Teacher’s Signature is required for ALL
math courses on student registration form).
Traditional
Mathematics Course Sequence
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Foundations II |
This level is for students not ready
to enter Algebra I or equivalent. Courses at this level are not
required. |
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Level
2 |
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Algebra I |
At least one of the three mathematics
credits required for graduation must be from Level 2 or beyond. |
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Level
3 |
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Algebra II, *Geometry, or
Technical Geometry |
The University Path mathematics
requirements are Algebra I, Algebra II, and an advanced mathematics
course. |
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Level 4 |
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Algebra II, *Geometry, or
Technical Geometry |
The University Path mathematics
requirements are Algebra I, Algebra II, and an advanced mathematics
course. |
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Level 5 |
Adv. Algebra &
Trigonometry
Statistics |
Pre-Calculus
Calculus |
Courses at this level provide study in
advanced mathematics.
*Geometry is considered an advanced
mathematics course. |
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Foundations II
Grade Level: 9th and 10th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Foundations II is a review of topics taught in
Foundations I with emphasis given to algebraic
thinking, statistics & probability, and spatial
sense.
Algebra IB
Grade Level: 9th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Algebra 1A
Algebra IB includes a brief review of first semester
Algebra I. It explores additional topics, such as,
solving linear inequalities, systems of equations,
polynomials, factoring, quadratic and exponential
functions, and rational and radical expressions.
Algebra I
Grade Level: 9th and 10th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
(Recommend B minimum in prior math)
Algebra I includes basic properties, rational
numbers, exponents, radicals, polynomials,
factoring, linear function and inequalities, linear
equations, graphing, and open sentences. Students
become acquainted with the language of algebra and
its application to the real world. Strong
arithmetic skills and the ability to use
fractions, percents, and decimals are required.
Geometry Standard
Grade Level: 9th thru 12th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Algebra I
In Geometry students gain an understanding of basic
geometry structures with emphasis on developing
reasoning skills. Content includes relationships
between points, lines, and planes,
congruence, similarity, polygons, circles, area and
volume, coordinate geometry, and introductory
trigonometry. A scientific calculator is required
for second semester.
Geometry Honors
Grade Level: 9th thru 12th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Algebra I & approval
Geometry Honors covers all topics of Regular
Geometry, but in considerably greater depth and at a
faster pace. Students are required to do individual
projects regularly. Additional units covered
include transformations in the plane, space
coordinate geometry, introductions to topology and
non-Euclidean Geometry, logic, and history of
geometry. A scientific calculator is required for
second semester.
Algebra II
Grade Level: 10th thru 12th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Algebra I and
Geometry
Algebra II is a college preparatory
course that
builds upon skills
acquired in Algebra I. A command of the uses of
fractions and
negative numbers is needed. Topics include number
systems, relations and functions, exponents and
radicals, polynomial functions, quadratic equations,
systems of equations, rational expressions,
probability and statistics, and the complex number
system. A graphing
calculator is required for this course.
Algebra II Honors
Grade Level: 10th and 11th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Geometry Honors with a
minimum of B average recommended
Algebra II Honors covers all of the
topics in Regular Algebra II, but is considerably
faster paced and goes into greater depth in most
topics. A strong background in Honors Algebra I is
required for this class. A
graphing calculator is required for this course.
Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry
Grade Level: 11th and 12th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, &
Geometry
Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry is
designed for college bound seniors and juniors who
plan to take Pre-Calculus as their next math
course.. This course reviews concepts taught in
Algebra II and explores additional topics such as
sequences, series, matrices probability, statistics
and trigonometry. A
graphing calculator is required for this course.
Pre-Calculus
Grade Level: 11th and 12th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Algebra I, II (min. B
average) and Geometry
Pre-Calculus is a full year course that integrates
Trigonometry and areas of higher mathematics
including analytical geometry, sequences and series,
probability, and functions. It should be taken in
preparation for college math. A graphing
calculator is required for this course.
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Pre-Calculus Honors
Grade Level: 11th and 12th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Algebra II Honors
(minimum B average recommended)
Pre-Calculus
Honors is a one-year course designed for the
student who plans to seek a four-year college
education with a technical major such as
business, science or mathematics. This class is
a challenging, fast-paced, in-depth study of the
following topics: trigonometry, complex
numbers, analytical geometry, sequences and
series, probability, exponential and logarithmic
functions, graphs, and vectors.
Students are
required to have a graphing calculator for this
course.
Calculus AP (AB)
Grade Level: 12th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Algebra
II, Geometry, Honors Pre-Calculus (min.. B avg.
recommended)
Calculus AP is
a preparatory course for the Advanced Placement
Test for college credit. First semester covers
functions, limits, differentiation, and
application of differentiation. Second semester
covers integration and its application. The
course moves quickly and emphasizes the
theoretical aspects of calculus as well as its
applications. Students will practice with a
comprehensive review prior to the AP exam and
are expected to take the College Board AP exam
in May. A graphing
calculator is required for this course.
Calculus AP (BC)
Grade Level: 11th- 12th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Successful completion of Honors Pre-Calculus &
Teacher recommendation
(Students receiving 1 credit in AB may only
receive .5 credit in BC)
AP Calculus BC is an extension of Calculus AB
rather than an enhancement; common topics
require a similar depth of understanding. A
graphing calculator is required for this
course. In May students will take the College
Board AP Calculus BC examination; many
universities grant credit based on the score
attained. Calculus BC includes concepts of the
AB course as well as additional concepts beyond
those of AB course: further applications of
integrals, parametric, polar, and vector
functions; sequences, series, and polynomial
approximations; advanced techniques of
integration.
Statistics AP
Grade Level: 11th or 12th
Credit: 1 (full-year)
Prerequisites: B in Pre-Calculus Honors
Statistics AP is intended for the
college bound student, but it is not a
preparation for calculus.
Topics include data analysis, data
interpretation, systematic counting,
probability, sampling distribution, and
statistical inference. Students will practice
with a comprehensive review prior to the AP exam
and are expected to take the College Board AP
exam in May. A TI-83t calculator is required
for this course. (There must be a minimum
number of 15 students for this class to be a
scheduled course).
ACT Review Mathematics A or B
(Pending State approval)
A: Successful completion of Algebra II
B: Not completed Algebra II
Credit: .5 (fall semester course)
This course provides students with skills and
competencies needed to be successful on the
mathematics ACT. Students will become familiar
with the format and the scoring of the ACT,
cover mathematics standards useful for the ACT,
learn test taking skills, and receive
individualized instruction to improve scores.
Gateway Algebra
Credit: 1 (full-year) elective
Prerequisite: Non-passing Score on Gateway Test
This course is designed to provide remedial
practice through a different approach to all
students who have not been successful in passing
the Gateway Algebra Test. Problem solving
skills will be explored through hands-on
activities involving real life situations. The
credit for this course does not apply to the
three years of mathematics credit required by
the state of Tennessee and WCB.
Technology Based Intervention
Credit: 1 (full-year) elective
This course or the specific Gateway course is
required of any student not successfully
completing the Gateway end of course test. The
course may be offered as a credit course or
through the directed study class. The credit is
an elective credit only and may not be used as a
credit towards the three (3) math required
credits. Placement will be assigned.
Consulting and/or Direct Services through
Student Support Services are available through
an IEP for: Foundations II, Algebra I, &
Geometry
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