Mathematics

The math program will prepare students for higher education as well as for daily computational needs. Students will be exposed to variety of mathematical theory and application throughout the years. Upon completion our High School program, students should be well prepared for more challenging math at university level.

Credits: 5 each

Prerequisite: 50% or better in previous Math level

Math 6:

It is expected that students will develop a number sense for common fractions and explore number sense for whole numbers. Students will learn to:

• read and write numerals greater than a million
   
• distinguish relationships among multiples, factors, composites, and primes
   
• represent positive powers of numbers concretely, pictorially, and symbolically
   
• use power, base, and exponent to represent repeated multiplication
   
• explain the meaning of integers by extending their counting to numbers less than 0
   
• read and write numbers to thousandths
   
• demonstrate and describe equivalent mixed numbers and improper fractions concretely and pictorially
   
• compare and order improper fractions, mixed numbers, and decimal fractions to thousandths
   
• demonstrate and explain the meaning of ratio concretely and pictorially
   
• demonstrate and explain the meaning of percentage concretely and pictorially
   

Math 7: Unified Math

The 7th grade math course is designed to reinforce the four primary mathematical operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as well as providing additional instruction with decimals, fractions, percents and exponents. Also introduced will be the foundation topics of geometry, measurement, algebra, graphs, and word problems.

Math 8: An Introduction to Algebra

The 8th grade math course is an introductory course designed to foster success in Algebra I. The basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division will be applied to whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and signed numbers. These operations will also be employed to translate and solve word problems as well as algebraic expressions and equations. The concepts of perimeter, area and volume will be introduced for two and three-dimensional figures.

Math 9: Equations

The purpose of this course is to develop the skills necessary to work with signed numbers, to evaluate expressions, to solve equations with one or more unknown, to use both positive and negative exponents, and to solve linear and simultaneous equations. Students will also develop problem-solving skills.
 

Math 10: Algebra I
 

This course will cover the fundamentals of algebraic and geometric problem solving, expressions and equations, commutative and associative properties, rational numbers, mean, median, mode, adding and subtracting equations, multiplying and dividing equations, and solving multi-step equations.
 

Math 11: Algebra II
 

This is an intermediate algebra and geometry with an introduction to trigonometry. Geometry review, measures and shapes, word problems, fractions, equations, integers, polynomials, graphing linear equations, and the Pythagorean theorem will be the main focus.
 

Math 12: Advanced Math
 

The advanced Math is the foundation for success in post-secondary level. This course begins with a review of algebra, geometry, and the basics of trigonometry and finishes with an upper level of algebraic concepts. Scientific calculator may be required for this course.
 

Math 12B: Pre-Calculus
 

This course is for students who wish to prepare themselves the post-secondary level of Calculus. It is intended for students who will pursue more education in mathematics or sciences at university. Students must possess a high degree of motivation towards mathematics, and have a very strong math background. Content includes limits, derivatives, integration, and mathematical application.