Math
The mathematics department requires each student to take three years of mathematics during Grades 9-12 in order to receive a diploma from Living Science. A student is required to complete Algebra I (may begin or complete in eighth grade), Geometry and Algebra II. It is strongly recommended that a math course be taken each year. Throughout the curriculum, the graphing calculator will be an essential tool for students to explore various relationships, graph complicated functions, and solve a variety of problems.
Middle School
Introduction to Math
This is the beginning of a two-course middle school series intended to bridge the gap from elementary mathematics to Algebra 1. The program is designed to motivate your students, enable them to see the usefulness of mathematics in the world around them, enhance their fluency in the language of mathematics, and prepare them for success in algebra and geometry.
Intermediate Math
This is the second part of a two-course middle school series intended to bridge the gap from elementary mathematics to Algebra 1. The program is designed to motivate your students, enable them to see the usefulness of mathematics in the world around them, enhance their fluency in the language of mathematics, and prepare them for success in algebra and geometry.
High School
Algebra I - Part 1
Part one of a two-year journey through Algebra, the course begins with a review of the real numbers and the coordinate plane. Next, the students will investigate equations, inequalities, and proportions in the preparation for a detailed study of graphs and functions. The course will employ concrete examples from the text as well as hands-on exercises with manipulatives to help bridge the gap to key algebraic concepts. This will prepare the students well for the second year of deeper study.
Prentice Hall is the preferred text and is used in conjunction with many hands-on activities. Each class is two hours long enabling the students to go deeper into the concepts while allowing the teacher to test nd review frequently.
Algebra 1 - Part II
Part two of the two years through Algebra 1 will begin with a review of linear functions and lead into working with systems of equations and exponential equations. The students will learn to work with polynomials in preparation for understanding and solving quadratic functions, rational functions, and radical equations. This course will continue to employ concrete examples and hands-on exercises with manipulatives to help students move from the concrete to the abstract
Algebra - Honors
This course begins with a review of the real number system, operations with and factoring of polynomials, solving first-degree equations and graphing linear functions. It continues with a through development of systems of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic functions, rational and irrational numbers, and exponents. This course covers the same material as Algebra 1- year 1 & 2 in a single year.
Geometry
This course focuses on important geometric facts, proofs using deductive reasoning, the integration of algebra and geometry; and applications of geometry. During the year, the student will learn the properties of parallel lines, circles, and triangles, parallelograms, and other polygons. These properties will be used to study coordinate geometry; congruency, similarÂity; right triangle trigonometry, perimeter, area, surface area, and volume. Throughout the course, the student will use skills learned in Algebra.
Uses Glencoe Geometry - Concepts and Applications. The teacher is able to help the students discover, learn and apply geometry. It is a general Geometry that also teaches proofs and allows some students to go deeper if they need to.
Algebra II
This class is a continuation of Algebra I. Students will learn to relate and apply algebraic concepts to geometry, statistics, data analysis, and probability. They will connect math to other topics they are studying, like biology, geography, art, and history, through problems rich in algebraic content. A graphing calculator will be required.
Advanced Math
This course of study is for students who have completed Algebra II. Previous experience with Trigonometry is helpful, but not a prerequisite. We will work on many concepts that are included on the SAT and ACT exams, as well as college placement exams. Up-to-date data is used for applications to show students when they will use math in their lives. They will examine data such as population growth. They plot points, look for patterns and trends in graphs, and write linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations to reflect the data.
Calculus
Calculus and It's Applications is a course in single-variable calculus that includes techniques and applications of the derivative, techniques and applications of the definite integral, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. It is equivalent to at least one semester of calculus at most colleges and universities. Algebraic, numerical, and graphical representations are emphasized throughout the course using both traditional methods and a graphing calculator.