If only three years of mathematics are taken, universities recommend that those three years include mathematics in the twelfth grade. This sequence gives the student the necessary mathematics for college entrance tests and it meets the two year mathematics requirement for entrance to most colleges. Students enrolled in this program have demonstrated a strong ability in mathematics and is interested in its application to scientific problems. Topics include number systems, fundamental operations, equations, inequalities, factors, exponents, radicals, polynomials, rational expressions, and graphing. 10 A course designed for the college-bound liberal arts student.
Stress is placed on application of geometric concepts with some simple proofs.
Algebraic skills are reviewed throughout the course. Topics include congruences, similarity, triangles, perpendiculars, parallels, coordinate geometry, circles, areas, volumes, right triangle trigonometry and computers. Topics include sets, proofs, congruences, similarity, triangles, perpendiculars, parallels, coordinate geometry, circles, spheres, areas, and volumes. Algebraic techniques are used extensively and formal proofs of theorems are required. Because of the difference between Algebra and Geometry, some teachers may make recommendations that are not consistent with these prerequisite guidelines.