Geometry - Year (5320)
Students in geometry study Euclid’s postulates and theorems as the basis for an axiomatic system. Students will explore geometry through inductive and deductive processes, technology, constructions, manipulatives, and algebraic connections. Topics of investigation include logic, angle and line relationships, triangles and other polygons, congruence, and similarity. Students also study coordinate geometry. Trigonometric ratios of sine, cosine, and tangent are used to solve triangle problems. Students will use area, volume, geometric probability, and geometric relationships to solve real-life problems. While math skills will be developed, teaching will focus on the understanding of concepts with depth, enabling students to apply math skills and make meaningful connections in life’s experiences. This course carries credit equivalent to Applied Math 2. A graphing calculator is recommended. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (5210).


Intermediate Algebra – Honors – Year (5220)
Intermediate Algebra will build upon the knowledge previously learned in elementary algebra and geometry. It will provide students with the reasoning skills necessary for many careers and the mathematical tools they will need to be successful in advanced mathematics classes. The study of functions is the primary focus of Intermediate Algebra. Exploring functions, investigating their behaviors, and making and verifying reasonable guesses about those behaviors will develop students’ reasoning and thinking skills. To develop these important skills, students will study functions algebraically by traditional methods as well as numerically and graphically using technology and manipulatives. While math skills will be developed, teaching will focus on the understanding of concepts, with depth, enabling students to apply math skills and make meaningful connection in life experiences. A graphing calculator is recommended. Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry.