Dansville High School Course Selection Guide
2003-2004 School Year
Mathematics Courses
Course Number: 309
Course Title: PRE-ALGEBRA
Grade Level: 9-10
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Course Description:
Basic concepts of algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, graphing, and reviews of ratios, percent, fraction, and decimals. This course will involve students in learning to read, write, and think mathematically. Skills learned will aid students in passing the high school proficiency test.
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Course Number: 303
Course Title: ALGEBRA I
Grade Level: 9-10
Prerequisites: Placement based on proficiency exam
Credits: 1
Course Description:
Expansion on us of variable from Pre-Algebra. First and second degree equations are solved. Linear systems are graphed and solved. Percentages, ratios, and proportions are reviewed. Functions are introduced.
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Course Number: 305
Course Title: GEOMETRY
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Credits: 1
Course Description:
The first nine weeks students learn definitions, and the distinction between theorems and postulates. Problems involving areas of polygons and circles, and volumes or prisms, pyramids, cones, and cylinders are covered in great detail. Differences between inductive and deductive reasoning are learned.
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Course Number: 304
Course Title: ADVANCED ALGEBRA
Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry. Completion of Algebra I with at least a C
Credits: 1
Course Description:
Continuation of Algebra I at an accelerated level. This course is primarily for college bound math students. A good basis for college math will be established. This is also a good class in preparation for business or science majors.
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Course Number: 306
Course Title: TRIG/PRE-CALCULUS
Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Advanced Algebra
Credits: 1
Course Description:
Trigonometry functions, identities, and equations are learned. The trigonometric addition formulas, and solving triangles using the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines are introduced. Recommended for students in Physics. Polar coordinates, conic sections, sequences, and series are introduced to help prepare for calculus. Limits and derivatives are also discussed.
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Course Number: 307
Course Title: DISCRETE MATHEMATICS
Grade Level: 11-12
Prerequisites: Trig/Pre-Calculus
Credits: 1
Course Description:
This course is an extension of Pre-Calc/Trig, and will complete the topics not covered in that course. Topics will range from Vectors and Matrices to Probability and Statistics. Several other topics may be discussed such as Analytical Geometry and Limits.
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