MATHEMATICS
MA12063 Algebra
MA11333 Algebra Block
Calculator Requirement: Scientific Calculator with 2-line display and fraction key
Algebra is designed to prepare students to use algebraic concepts, terms, and symbols to solve problems. The course includes performing operations on real numbers and algebraic expression, solving equations in one and two variables, solving quadratic equations, using graph relationships, and data analysis.
Semesters: 2
MA12323 Algebra for Spanish Speakers
MA11343 Bilingual Algebra Block
Prerequisite: None
Calculator Requirement: Scientific calculator with 2-line display and fraction key.
This course for Spanish-speaking students is designed to prepare students to use algebraic concepts, terms, and symbols to solve problems. The course includes performing operations of real numbers and algebraic expression, solving equations in one and two variables, solving quadratic equations, using graph relationships, and data analysis.
Semesters: 2
MA12333 Sheltered Algebra
Prerequisite: None
Calculator Requirement: Scientific calculator with 2-line display and fraction key.
This course for the student with limited English proficiency is designed to prepare students to use algebraic concepts, terms, and symbols to solve problems. The course includes performing operations of real numbers and algebraic expression, solving equations in one and two variables, solving quadratic equations, using graph relationships, and data analysis.
Semesters: 2
MA22073 Geometry
MA22093 Geometry Block
Prerequisite: C or better in both semesters of Algebra
Calculator Requirement: Scientific Calculator with 2-line display and fraction key.
Geometry is the study of plane Geometry and includes some three-dimensional Geometry. Algebra is used as a tool to enhance the understanding of geometric concepts.
Semesters: 2
MA23083 Geometry Honors
Prerequisite: 8th grade algebra with a grade of A or recommendation of 8th grade teacher.
Calculator Requirement: Scientific Calculator with 2-line display and fraction key.
Geometry Honors is the study of the mathematical system that develops plane and solid geometry through formal proof. In depth Algebra applications are used throughout the course.
Semesters: 2
MA22343 Geometry for Spanish Speakers
Prerequisite: C or better in both semesters of Algebra
Calculator Requirement: Scientific calculator with 2-line display and fraction key.
This course for Spanish-speaking students is the study of plane Geometry and includes some three-dimensional Geometry. Algebra is used as a tool to enhance the understanding of geometric concepts.
Semesters: 2
MA22353 Sheltered Geometry
Prerequisite: C or better in both semesters of Algebra
Calculator Requirement: Scientific calculator with 2-line display and fraction key.
This course for the student with limited English proficiency is the study of plane Geometry and includes some three-dimensional Geometry. Algebra is used as a tool to enhance the understanding of geometric concepts.
Semesters: 2
MA31313 Intermediate Algebra
Prerequisite: C or better in both semesters of Algebra and Geometry
Intermediate Algebra is designed for students who need further review of algebraic concepts while learning Advanced Algebra materials. Topics include linear, quadratic and exponential, and logarithmic functions, conic sections, and trigonometry. A graphing calculator is required (TI 83+).
Semesters: 2
MA32093 Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry
Prerequisite: C or better in both semesters of Algebra and Geometry Calculator Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed
Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry is designed to reinforce and expand algebraic concepts. The following advanced algebra topics will be covered: solving equations; systems of linear equations; quadratic equations; operations with polynomials; radicals; quadratic relations and systems; conic sections; exponential functions, logarithms and trigonometry
Semesters: 2
MA33103 Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry Honors
Prerequisite: B or better in both semesters of Geometry H or recommendation of teacher
Calculator Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed
This course contains the traditional topics of an advanced algebra course in addition to trigonometry, sequences and series, matrices. A graphing calculator is used throughout the course.
Semesters: 2
MA42123 Precalculus
Prerequisite: C or better in Advanced Algebra Trig, or Advanced Algebra Trig Honors
Calculator Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed
Precalculus prepares the student for the study of calculus. Topics include sequences and series; polynomial functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; analytic geometry; complex numbers; trigonometry and circular functions.
Semesters: 2
MA43133 Precalculus Honors
Prerequisite: B or better in Advanced Algebra Trig Honors or teacher recommendation
Calculator Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed
This course prepares the student for the study of calculus. Topics include sequences, series, limits; polynomials, rationals, logarithmic, and exponential functions; analytic geometry; complex numbers; trigonometry, parametric equations, circular functions; polar coordinates; vectors and determinants.
Semesters: 2
MA44213 AP Calculus AB
Prerequisite: A in both semesters of Precalculus, B or better in both semesters of Precalculus Honors and teacher recommendation
Calculator Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed
Calculus AB is designed to prepare the student for the Calculus AB Advanced Placement Examination. A satisfactory score on this exam could give the student credit and advanced placement at college. This course includes limits and continuity; differentiation of algebraic functions; applications of the derivative; the definite integral; trigonometric and exponential functions; formal integration; applications of the integral.
Semesters: 2
MA44223 AP Calculus BC
Prerequisite: A in both semesters of Precalculus Honors and teacher recommendation
Calculator Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed
Calculus BC is designed to prepare the student for the Calculus BC Advanced Placement Examination. A satisfactory score on this exam could give the student credit and advanced placement at college. This course includes limits and continuity; differentiation of algebraic functions; applications of the derivative; the definite integral; trigonometric and exponential functions; formal integration; applications of the integral, polar coordinates; vectors; parametrically defined functions; sequences and series; elementary differential equations.
Semesters: 2
MA44243 AP Statistics
Prerequisite: A in both semesters of Advanced Algebra Trigonometry or B or better in Advanced Algebra Trigonometry Honors and teacher recommendation
Calculator Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed AP Statistics is designed to prepare the student for the Statistics Advanced Placement Examination. A satisfactory score on this exam could give the student credit and advanced placement in college. This course includes analysis of data, planning and conducting a research study, producing models using probability and simulation, and methods of statistical inference. Students who plan to take an AP science course in their senior year will benefit greatly from AP Statistics in the junior year.
Semesters: 2
MA55185 Computer Science 1
Prerequisite: C average or above in Algebra or teacher recommendation.
Computer Science 1 will explore programming concepts and the elements of Visual Basic language. Structured programming principles such as problem solving, object-oriented programming, structured coding and programming style will be emphasized. Computer-based projects will be required.
Semesters: 1
MA55195 Computer Science 2
Prerequisite: C or better in Computer Science 1
Computer Science 2 will explore the development and applications of HTML and website design as well as the Java programming language. Students will learn to create websites through the HTML programming language as well as JavaScript. Students will also learn proper programming procedures necessary to create well-designed and structured programs. Programming applications range from standard numeric processing to problems in the real world.
Semesters: 1
MA54203 AP Computer Science
Prerequisite: B or better in Computer Science 2 or teacher recommendation
Advanced Placement Computer Science will introduce many of the programming concepts that are covered in a first year college computer science course and prepare the student for the Computer Science Advanced Placement Exam. Using the Java Language, the topics include: string manipulation, recursion, analysis of searching and sorting algorithms, structures, and classes.
Semesters: 2
Additional courses offered at Addison Trail HS:
MA32113 Technical Math for Industry
Prerequisite: Algebra and Geometry
This course is a two-period block course focusing on the mathematical skills and processes needed in industry in the science and technology fields. It is scheduled with the Industry and Technology course, Principles of Technology, to provide the relevance of real-world applications of mathematics. It utilizes the reinforcement of the skills and concepts as seen on the Illinois Assessment Framework for Mathematics and the WorkKeys portion of the PSAE assessment given to all juniors.
Semesters: 2
MA42115 Trigonometry
Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra or Intermediate Algebra
Calculator Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed
This course is for the student who plans to attend college but does not plan to emphasize mathematics or science. This is necessary for anyone planning a technical career.
Semesters: 1
MA42173 Probability & Data Analysis
Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry
Calculator Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed.
The statistical section of this one-semester course includes the organization, presentation, and analysis of data. This will be applied to designing experiments and making decisions. The probability section will focus on counting skills and their application to predicting outcomes of games, sampling and decision-making. Students planning to study psychology, the social sciences, or business education in college could profit from this course.
Semesters: 1
MA42153 Statistics
Calculator Requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra with at least a grade of C. May be taken concurrently with Precalculus or Calculus.
The course is a one-year statistics course designed for college bound students who have an interest in biology, business, psychology, education, mathematics and/or the medical careers. The TI-83+ graphing calculator technology has been incorporated throughout the course with an emphasis on hands-on investigations. Topics include organizing data, regression correlations, normal distributions, binomial and geometric distributions, inference, probability, and significance. Simulations will be explored as a technique for solving real-world problems.
Semesters: 2
Additional courses offered at Willowbrook HS:
MA42255 Data Analysis & Experimental Design
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus credit
Calculator requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI 84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed
Data Analysis & Experimental Design is designed to engage students in the active investigation of mathematical relationships as found outside the classroom. Students will apply relevant techniques in the design of experiments, the collection and analysis of data, and the communication of their results through graphical and quantitative description. Counting techniques, probability, and some statistics will also be studied.
Semester: 1
MA42265 Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus credit
Calculator requirement: Graphing Calculator (TI 83+ or TI 84), no calculator with a symbolic manipulator allowed.
Advanced Topics in Mathematics is designed as an alternative to AP Calculus for seniors. It will strengthen students' background in pre-calculus topics before entering college math. Topics include: Combination, Curve Fitting Models, Limits, Series, Iterated Functions, and Intro to Calculus. It can be taken with Data Analysis for a full year of college bound mathematics.
Semester: 1
