3102 Algebra I
Grade Level: 9-12
Credit: 1 Recommended: Successful completion of 8th grade mathematics
Algebra I uses problem situations, physical models, and appropriate techno logy
to extend algebraic thinking and
engage student reasoning. Problem solving promotes communication and fosters
connections within mathematics, to
other disciplines and to the real world . At the end of the course, students will
take the Algebra I End-of-Course
Examination as 25% of the second semester grade. In order to graduate, a student
must have a credit from Algebra I.
Concepts emphasized: Algebraic properties, scientific notation, operations (real
numbers, expressions, and
polynomials), factoring, equations and inequalities , study of basic function
characteristics and graphs (linear,
quadratic , exponential), number line and coordinate plane, linear modeling ,
systems of equations , irrational
numbers, radicals, proportionality, probability and data analysis.
3108 Geometry
Grade level: 9-12
Credit: 1 Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra I
In Geometry, students will investigate and justify geometric concepts and
relationships using both inductive and
deductive reasoning. A credit in Geometry is a graduation requirement. Concepts
emphasized: structures of
geometry, lines, angles, measurement, coordinate geometry, analysis of and
relationships among of two - and three-
dimensional figures, transformational geometry, congruence, similarity and
proportional thinking, inductive and
deductive reasoning, logic, and proof.
3108 Geometry Honors
Grade Level: 9
Credit: 1
Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra I Honors or successful completion
of Algebra I and teacher
recommendation.
Honors math courses move at a faster pace thus addressing additional standards.
Students will explore and be
expected to comprehend and apply concepts at a deeper level. TN DOE honors
standard require that students are
challenged with integrated experiences such as complex problem -solving, research
involving reading/writing,
investigations and explorations, advanced use of technology, and making
connections within the discipline and to
the workplace.
In Honors Geometry, students will investigate and justify geometric concepts and
relationships using both inductive
and deductive reasoning. A credit in Geometry is a graduation requirement.
Concepts emphasized: structures of
geometry, lines, angles, measurement, coordinate geometry, analysis of and
relationships among of two- and three-
dimensional figures, transformational geometry, congruence, similarity and
proportional thinking, inductive and
deductive reasoning, logic, and proof.
3103 Algebra II
Grade Level: 9-12
Credit: 1 Recommended: Successful completion of Geometry
Algebra II, a required course for the university path, builds on the skills
acquired in Algebra I. The technology of
the graphing calculator (required) will help students apply mathematics in
problem-solving involving analysis and
justification. A credit in Algebra II is one of the three math graduation
requirements on the university path.
Technology path students who enter high school in 2005 or later must have at
least one of the fol lowing : Technical
Geometry, Geometry, or Algebra II credit. Concepts emphasized: analysis of
function families (linear and non-
linear) and their graphs, systems of equations, quadratics, complex number
system, probability, data analysis,
logarithmic and exponential functions, basic trigonometry including the unit
circle and graphs of the trigonometric
functions, and mathematical modeling.
3103 Algebra II Honors
Grade Level: 10
Credit: 1
Recommended: Successful completion of Geometry Honors, or teacher recommendation
Honors math courses move at a faster pace thus addressing additional standards.
Students will explore and be
expected to comprehend and apply concepts at a deeper level. TN DOE honors
standard require that students are
challenged with integrated experiences such as complex problem-solving, research
involving reading/writing,
investigations and explorations, advanced use of technology, and making
connections within the discipline and to the workplace.
Algebra II, a required course for the university path, builds on the skills
acquired in Algebra I. The technology of
the graphing calculator (required) will help students apply mathematics in
problem-solving involving analysis and
justification. A credit in Algebra II is one of the three math graduation
requirements on the university path.
Technology path students who enter high school in 2005 or later must have at
least one of the following: Technical
Geometry, Geometry, or Algebra II credit. Concepts emphasized: analysis of
function families (linear and non-
linear) and their graphs, systems of equations, quadratics, complex number
system, probability, data analysis,
logarithmic and exponential functions, basic trigonometry including the unit
circle and graphs of the trigonometric
functions, and mathematical modeling.
3124 Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 1
Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra II
Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry is an advanced mathematics course that
extends algebraic concepts and
applications. It introduces and develops the concepts of trigonometric functions
and their applications. A graphing
calculator is required. Concepts emphasized: a variety of relations, functions,
graphs, and transformations;
inequalities and equations; probability, counting procedures and data analysis;
matrices, networks; sequences and
series.
3126 Pre-Calculus
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 1
Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra II
Pre-calculus is an advanced mathematics course using meaningful problems and
appropriate technologies to build
upon the study of functions and algebraic concepts in order to develop the
underpinnings of calculus. Concepts
emphasized: trigonometric functions and trigonometric in problem-solving;
vectors; complex numbers; algebraic
functions, their characteristics, graphs, transformations; limits; data
analysis, modeling, and predicting exponential
and logarithmic functions; applications of conic sections; recursive and
explicit sequences; series and sums .
3126 Pre-Calculus Honors
Grade Level: 11
Credit: 1
Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra II Honors or teacher
recommendation
Honors math courses move at a faster pace thus addressing additional standards.
Students will explore and be
expected to comprehend and apply concepts at a deeper level. TN DOE honors
standard require that students are
challenged with integrated experiences such as complex problem-solving, research
involving reading/writing,
investigations and explorations, advanced use of technology, and making
connections within the discipline and to
the workplace.
Pre-calculus is an advanced mathematics course using meaningful problems and
appropriate technologies to build
upon the study of functions and algebraic concepts in order to develop the
underpinnings of calculus. Concepts
emphasized: trigonometric functions and trigonometric in problem-solving;
vectors; complex numbers; algebraic
functions, their characteristics, graphs, transformations; limits; data
analysis, modeling, and predicting exponential
and logarithmic functions; applications of conic sections; recursive and
explicit sequences; series and sums.
3136 Probability and Statistics
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 0.5-1
Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
In Statistics, students use appropriate technology to study probability,
descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics.
This course prepares students for a major/career involving research, such as
history, psychology, economics,
journalism, statistics or education. Concepts emphasized: collecting,
displaying, interpreting, and analyzing data;
surveys and experimental de sign ; drawing conclusions about a population from a
sample and predicting with data.
3129 AP Statistics
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 1
Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra II Honors or teacher
recommendation
The AP Statistics course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for
collecting, interpreting, analyzing
and drawing conclusions from data. Students may be granted credit or advanced
placement or both for an
introductory college statistics based on the AP Exam score. A graphing
calculator is required for study during the
course as well as for the AP Exam. This course prepares students for a
major/career involving research, such as
history, psychology, economics, journalism, statistics or education. Concepts
emphasized: data exploration;
sampling and experimentation; probability, probability distributions, and
simulation; statistical inference.
3127 AP Calculus (AB)
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 1
Recommended: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus or teacher recommendation
AP Calculus AB primarily focuses on the development of the concepts of limit,
differential and integral calculus. In
theory and problem-solving, students gain experience with methods and
applications. As the course emphasizes a
multi-representational approach to calculus with concepts, results, and problems
being expressed graphically,
numerically , analytically, and verbally, a graphing calculator is required for
this course. In May students will take the
College Board AP Calculus AB examination; many universities grant credit based
on the score attained.
Concepts emphasized: the derivative as a limit and rate of change and its
applications; function analysis and curve
sketching; Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; the definite integral and its
applications; differential equations.
3128 AP Calculus (BC)
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: .5
Recommended: B or higher in Calculus AP (AB)
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.
3197 ACT Mathematics
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: .5 elective
Recommended: Successful completion of Algebra II
Under the direction of a content teacher, students will complete practice tests
which will be utilized to inform the
teacher of instructional needs.. They will spend the semester with instruction
on the essential skills and
competencies that are indicated, review other essential ACT assessed skills,
complete practice tests and exercises,
and review basic test-taking skills.
