Mathematics
History of Mathematics
ELECTIVE COURSES
When Will I Need to Know This Math Concept?
How often have we heard a student ask, “When will I need to know this math concept?” The answer is “Every day!” On any given day, you might need to know how much gas is needed for a trip; what to tip a waiter; how to calculate withholding on a W2 form; which discount offers the most; how much can be spent on the purchase of a car or home; which stock is the best buy; or how to complete the 1040 tax form. These are only a few of the situations that you encounter daily where you need a strong understanding of decimals, percentages, proportions, and fractions. Prerequisite: Algebra II Grade Level: 12th Offered: 5B Length: 1 Bin
Trigonometry
Mount Everest’s peak is 29,029 feet above sea level, but how does anyone actually measure this? In Trigonometry, students will encounter the type of functions that make this measurement possible. In addition to reinforcing concepts encountered on the ACT, the skills practiced in this bin have applications in naval and aviation industries, cartography, and satellite systems. Prerequisite: Algebra II Grade Level: 12th Length: 2 Bins
Offered: 1D-3A
The course will explore major mathematical developments beginning with ancient Babylonians and Greeks and tracing the development through Hindu-Indian mathematics, Arabic mathematics, and European mathematics up to the 20th century. Very little is known about mathematics of the Mayan culture as well as Far East. The course will also allow the research into those lesser known works. Prerequisite: Algebra II Grade Level: 10th-12th Length: 1 Bin
More About The Matrix Than Keanu Reeves Could Teach You: An Introduction to Linear Algebra
Linear algebra is heavily used in modern mathematics, particularly in statistics and data science, with applications in many fields, including economics, physics and engineering. In this course, we will learn to solve systems of linear equations with matrix operations, and provide an understanding of the processes used in computer software designed to solve systems. Students will learn not just how to calculate them, but also why they work the way that they do. Students will learn formal mathematical proof techniques such as induction, and work with powerful mathematical computational software such as Mathematica. We will explore applications of matrices and linear algebra with a combination of traditional direct instruction and project-based learning. Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, and concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of Algebra II Grade Level: 10th-12th Length: 1 Bin
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Offered: 4A
Offered: 3D
