The emphasis is on pre-algebra skills and concepts, particularly equation solving and word problem solving. In addition, students are introduced to both trigonometry and probability and statistics. Student is given one unit of math credit in the Upper School upon successful completion of the course. I will include the study of operations with positive and negative numbers, equations involving transformations in one variable, proofs of properties using axioms and definitions, multiplication and factorization of polynomials, operations with radicals, quadratic equations, linear equations containing two variables, inequalities and absolute value, properties of exponents, solving equations by factoring, rational algebraic expressions, division of polynomials, solving quadratic equations by completing the square, and the quadratic formula. Required for graduation.
Geometry is a traditional study of Euclidean geometry.
The first semester is devoted to developing an understanding of the concepts of geometry through deductive proofs. The second semester is devoted to the application of geometric concepts tp problem solving. This course will include the study of points, lines, planes, angles, parallel lines and planes, congruent triangles, use of congruent triangles, similar polygons, right triangles and their properties, circles, areas of plane figures, volume and surface area, coordinant geometry. Required for graduation. May be substituted for Mathematics 21 -22 for graduation.