Mathematics

Algebra I

Grade Level: 9
Prerequisites: D or F in Pre-Algebra 8
Course Description: This one-year course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills for further studies in mathematics. It is intended to increase mathematical fluency in problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication in the study of number, algebra, functions, and statistics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.

Algebra I Honors

Grade Level: 9
Prerequisites: A, B, or C in Pre-Algebra 8
Course Description: This one-year course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills for further studies in mathematics. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. It is intended to increase mathematical fluency in problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication in the study of number, algebra, functions, and statistics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.

Algebra II

Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry
Course Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I and Geometry. This one-year course provides students with a study of functions and statistics, including advanced topics. It incorporates problem-solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication skills through the study of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; the design of statistical studies; and statistical inference. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Algebra II Honors

Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry Honors, teacher recommendation
Course Description: This one-year course provides students with a study of functions and statistics, including advanced topics. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. content. It is designed for the above-average student who has successfully completed Algebra I and Geometry Honors, with 49
a grade of “B” or better. It incorporates problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication skills through the study of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions; the design of statistical studies; and statistical inference. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Algebraic Reasoning

Grade Level: 9
Prerequisites: D or F in Pre-Algebra
Course Description: This one-year course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete algebra and geometry coursework. This course is designed for students in Grade 9 who have completed Pre-Algebra 8 with a grade of “D” or “F.” It may be taken simultaneously with Algebra I. It is intended to increase mathematical fluency in problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication in the study of number, algebra, functions, geometry, and statistics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.

Applications of Advanced Algebra

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Algebra, Geometry
Course Description: This one-year mathematical modeling course is algebra-based, applications-oriented, and technology dependent. The course addresses mathematics topics from algebra, statistics, and probability under eight financial umbrellas: Discretionary Expenses, Banking, Investing, Credit, Employment and Income Taxes, Automobile Ownership, Independent Living, and Retirement Planning and Household Budgeting. The course allows students to experience the interrelatedness of mathematical topics, find patterns, make conjectures, and extrapolate from known situations to unknown situations. When appropriate, the mathematics topics contained in this course are introduced, developed, and applied in financial settings. Students will use a variety of problem-solving skills and strategies in real-world contexts, proportional reasoning, and learn how to question outcomes using mathematical analysis and data to support their findings. The course offers students multiple opportunities to use, construct, question, model and interpret financial and other modeling situations through symbolic algebraic representations, graphical representations, geometric representations, and verbal representations. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.

AP Calculus AB

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Algebra II Honors, AP Precalculus, Teacher Recommendation
Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Calculus AB examination. This college-level curriculum is primarily concerned with developing the students’ understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. Before studying calculus, all students should successfully complete four years of secondary mathematics designed for college-bound students: courses in which they study algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and elementary functions. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

AP Calculus BC

Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: AP Calculus AB, Teacher Recommendation
Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Calculus BC examination. This college-level curriculum is primarily concerned with developing the students’ understanding 50
of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. Calculus BC is an extension of Calculus AB rather than an enhancement; common topics require a similar depth of understanding. Before studying calculus, all students should successfully complete four years of secondary mathematics designed for college-bound students: courses in which they study algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and elementary functions. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

AP Precalculus

Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisites: Algebra II Honors, Teacher Recommendation
Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Precalculus examination. It is designed for the above-average student who has successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry Honors, and Algebra II Honors with a grade of “B” or better. This college-level curriculum is focused on the exploration of functions modeling dynamic phenomena, providing students the opportunity to develop a deep conceptual understanding of functions and their graphs. The students apply mathematical practices to study a broad spectrum of function types, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and polar functions, as well as functions involving parameters, vectors, and matrices. This rigorous one-year course is designed for the motivated student with a strong background in advanced algebra and will prepare the student for college-level Calculus I, AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC, as well as provide a grounding for other mathematics and science courses that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

AP Statistics

Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Algebra II, AP Precalculus, teacher recommendation
Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Statistics examination. This college-level curriculum introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. The AP Statistics course is an option for any secondary school student who has successfully completed a second-year course in algebra and who possesses sufficient mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

College Preparatory Mathematics: Functions

Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: Algebra II
Course Description: This one-semester course is a fourth-year mathematics course designed to provide additional support for students' entry to and success in credit-bearing post-secondary mathematics courses. It is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. In preparation for college-level mathematics, the focus of this course is the study of advanced mathematical topics and their applications. Emphasis is on refining problem solving skills through modeling and project-based learning. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one-half credit of the mathematics credits required for graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

College Preparatory Mathematics: Trigonometry

Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: Algebra II
Course Description: This one-semester course is a fourth-year mathematics course designed to provide additional support for students' entry to and success in credit-bearing post-secondary mathematics courses. It is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. In preparation for college-level mathematics, the focus of this course is the study of advanced mathematical topics and their applications. Emphasis is on refining problem solving skills through modeling and project-based learning. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one-half credit of the mathematics credits required for graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Data Science: Probability

Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: Applications of Algebra or Algebra II
Course Description: This one-semester course is a fourth-year mathematics course designed to be an alternative to precalculus that prepares students for entry to and success in credit-bearing post-secondary mathematics courses. It is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. It is designed to introduce students to the main ideas in data science through free tools such as Google Sheets, Python, Data Commons, and Tableau. Students will learn to be data explorers in project-based units, through which they will develop their understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, probability, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, the power of data in society, and more. Upon completion of this course, students will have a portfolio of their data science work to showcase their newly developed abilities. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one-half credit of the mathematics credits required for graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Data Science: Statistics

Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: Applications of Algebra or Algebra II
Course Description: This one-semester course is a fourth-year mathematics course designed to be an alternative to precalculus that prepares students for entry to and success in credit-bearing post-secondary mathematics courses. It is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. It is designed to introduce students to the main ideas in data science through free tools such as Google Sheets, Python, Data Commons, and Tableau. Students will learn to be data explorers in project-based units, through which they will develop their understanding of data analysis, sampling, correlation/causation, bias and uncertainty, probability, modeling with data, making and evaluating data-based arguments, the power of data in society, and more. Upon completion of this course, students will have a portfolio of their data science work to showcase their newly developed abilities. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course will fulfill one-half credit of the mathematics credits required for graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Dual Enrollment - Math 120

Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: Algebra II, cumulative GPA of 3.25, and ACT math score of 20
Course Fee: $110.00
Course Description: This semester one course pairs with Math 124. This dual enrollment course focuses on equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; solutions of systems of linear equations; matrices; and sequences and series. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment - Math 124

Grade Level: 12
Prerequisites: Algebra II, cumulative GPA of 3.25, and ACT math score of 20, Dual Enrollment Math 120
Course Fee: $110.00
Course Description: This semester two course pairs with Math 120. This course provides study of equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs; solutions of systems of linear equations; matrices; and sequences and series. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and NSHE Institution(s). There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Geometry

Grade Level: 10
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Course Description: This course is designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I. This course provides students with a rigorous study of Euclidean geometry. It incorporates problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication in the study of transformational geometry, trigonometry, measurement, and probability. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.

Geometry Honors

Grade Level: 9-10
Prerequisites: Grades 8-9 MAP RIT score at or above the 70th-80th percentile or grades 8-9 PSAT score that meets or exceeds the benchmark, teacher recommendation
Course Description: This one-year course provides students with a rigorous study of Euclidean geometry. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. It is designed for the above-average student who has successfully completed Algebra I, with a grade of “C” or better. It incorporates problem solving, reasoning, modeling, and effective communication in the study of transformational geometry, trigonometry, measurement, and probability. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.
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