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1 The Mathematics curriculum provides students with the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential in understanding mathematics. An important goal is the development of students problem solving ability with evidence of computational as well as conceptual understanding. Course Title Length Year Taken Pre-Algebra (TEACHER PLACEMENT ONLY) Year 9-10 Algebra I Core Year 9-11 Algebra I Year 9-11 Algebra I Extended Year 9 Geometry Core Year Geometry Year Geometry Extended Year 9-11 Algebra II Core Year Algebra II Year Algebra II Extended Year 9-12 Precalculus Year Algebra III and Trigonometry (NTC credit) Year Machine Tool Applications/AM&M Year Advanced Placement Calculus Year Advanced Placement Statistics Year PLTW CSE * (Computer Software Engineering) Year CS Web Design * Semester I 9-12 CS-Introduction to Programming * Semester II 9-12 CS-Intermediate Programming * Semester I AP Computer Science-Programming * Semester II *Courses count for ELECTIVE credit only. They do not meet the math graduation requirements. The district will be debating the state s definition of math credits and how they apply to graduation credit requirements. As of this writing, the district is identifying computer science as elective credit, but that may change. Graduating classes for the year 2017 and beyond will be required to pass 3 credits of math in order to graduate. The graduating classes of 2015 & 2016 still fall under the 2 math credit graduation requirement that was previously established. Students will work with teachers and parents/guardians during registration times to select the appropriate level of math each year. Students are not bound to stay in certain levels from year to year and may change based on strengths, weaknesses, motivation, and maturity. The Common Core Curriculum and the state recommend students to take 3 credits of math through the Algebra 2 curriculum to become college and career ready. The different levels of courses are designed to explore the standards to different depths to reach the needs of all students. The following page outlines possible sequences of math classes offered at West. 82

2 Pre-Algebra Possible Math Sequences Wausau West High School Algebra 1 Core Algebra 1 Geometry Core Geometry Machine Tool Apps/AM&M Typically taken before Alg. 2, along with Alg. 2. or after Alg. 2. Algebra 2 Core Algebra 2 Algebra 3 & Trig Algebra 1 Extended Geometry Extended Algebra 2 Extended PreCalculus AP Calculus AP Stats Can be taken after Geometry Ext (along with Alg. 2 Ext), following Alg. 2 (along with Pre-Calc or Alg 3), along with AP Calc, or as a class on its own. Computer Science (Web, Intro, Intermediate, AP CS, PLTW-CSE) Courses can be added as elective courses throughout the sequence of the regular math classes. Project Lead the Way Digital Electronics This year-long course is able to fulfill a 1.0 of the WSD high school Math graduation requirement. See course description in the Technical Education section. PRE-ALGEBRA (Teacher Referral Only) Course: / Year Taken: 9 Prereq: Students may not register themselves for this course. Teacher referral only. Pre-Algebra is offered as a remediation class for students in order to prepare them for the Algebra 1 Core and the beginnings of the Common Core standards for high school mathematics. Topics include: integers, fractions, exponents, rationals, expressions and equations, geometry, statistics and probability, and functions. ALGEBRA I CORE Course: / Year Taken: 9-11 Algebra I Core is an introductory course covering the first year of relationships between quantities and reasoning with equations, linear and exponential relationships, expressions and equations, and quadratic functions and modeling. This content will be included on the required state test that occurs in the spring of their junior year starting in the school year. 83

3 ALGEBRA I Course: / Year Taken: 9-11 Algebra I is an intermediate course covering the first year of the mathematics curriculum defined by the Common Core standards. These standards include: relationships between quantities and reasoning with equations, linear and exponential relationships, expressions and equations, and quadratic functions and modeling. in the spring of their junior year starting in the school year. ALGEBRA I EXTENDED Course: / Year Taken: 9-10 Algebra I Extended is an advanced course covering the first year of relationships between quantities and reasoning with equations, linear and exponential relationships, expressions and equations, and quadratic functions and modeling. This content will be included on the required state test that occurs in the spring of their junior year starting in the school year. GEOMETRY CORE Course: / Geometry Core is an introductory course covering the second year of 1. Congruence, proof, and construction 2. Similarity, proof, and trigonometry 3. Three dimensional geometry 4. Connection algebra and geometry through coordinates 5. Circles 6. Applications of probability Materials needed in the class include: a ruler, protractor, compass, and a scientific calculator. in the spring of their junior year in the school year. 84

4 GEOMETRY Course: / Geometry is an intermediate course covering the second year of 1. Congruence, proof, and construction 2. Similarity, proof, and trigonometry 3. Three dimensional geometry 4. Connection algebra and geometry through coordinates 5. Circles 6. Applications of probability Materials needed in the class include: a ruler, protractor, compass, and a scientific calculator. in the spring of their junior year starting in the school year. GEOMETRY EXTENDED Course: / Year Taken: 9-11 Geometry Extended is an advanced course covering the second year of 1. Congruence, proof, and construction 2. Similarity, proof, and trigonometry 3. Three dimensional geometry 4. Connection algebra and geometry through coordinates 5. Circles 6. Applications of probability Materials needed in the class include: a ruler, protractor, compass, and a scientific calculator. in the spring of junior year starting in the school year. ALGEBRA II CORE Course: / Prereq: Alg. I (any level) REQUIRED and Geometry (any level) recommended Algebra II Core is an introductory course covering the third year of Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships Trigonometry Functions Function Modeling Statistics in the spring of their junior year starting in the school year. (TI-Nspire graphing calculators will be utilized in this course) 85

5 ALGEBRA II Course: / Prereq: Alg. I (any level) REQUIRED and Geometry (any level) recommended Algebra II is an intermediate level course covering the third year of Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships Trigonometry Functions Function Modeling Statistics in the spring of their junior year starting in the school year. (TI-Nspire graphing calculators will be utilized in this course) ALGEBRA II EXTENDED Course: / Year Taken: 9-12 Prereq: Alg. I (Reg. or Ext) REQUIRED and Geometry (any level) recommended Algebra II Extended is an advanced level course covering the third year of the mathematics curriculum defined by the Common Core Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships Trigonometry Functions Function Modeling Statistics This content will be included on the required state test that occurs in the spring of their junior year starting in the school year. (TI-Nspire graphing calculators will be utilized in this course) PRECALCULUS Course: / Prereq: Algebra II Extended or Algebra II This is a yearlong course designed for college bound students planning to take calculus. Topics included are: function analysis, trigonometric functions, analytical geometry, complex numbers, polar coordinates, parametric equations, vectors, exponential and logarithmic functions, data analysis, curve fitting, rational functions, limits, and rates of change. (TI-Nspire graphing calculators will be utilized in this course) 86

6 ALGEBRA III AND TRIGONOMETRY Course: / Year Taken: Prereq: Alg. II (any level) Credit: Transcripted Credit through NTC for students in grades 11 & 12. See page 6 Algebra III and Trig is a year-long course designed for students who would like to further strengthen their math skills before furthering their education in either the college or technical education setting. Topics included are: function analysis, parametric equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, data analysis, curve fitting, rational functions, and trigonometric functions. (TI-Nspire graphing calculators will be utilized in this course) NTC Equivalent Course: College Algebra w/apps # (3 credits) ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS Course: / Year Taken: Prereq: Pre-calculus AP Calculus is a yearlong course in introductory calculus with elementary functions. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP exam at the end of the year for potential college credit. This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, Algebra through Pre Calculus. (In its simplest form, Calculus is the study of how things change.) Practical examples of changes studied include: bacterial growth, stock market prices, profits/losses, snowfall, temperature, populations, insurance rates/claims, fuel consumption, the list goes on and on. Obviously a wide variety of careers regularly use calculus. Universities, the military, government agencies, airlines, engineering, software companies, and construction companies are only a few employers who seek individuals with a solid knowledge of calculus. Even doctors and lawyers use calculus to help build the discipline necessary for solving complex problems, such as diagnosing patients or planning a prosecution case. Despite its mystique as a more complex branch of mathematics, calculus touches our lives each day, in ways too numerous to calculate. A graphing calculator (TI-Nspire CAS) will be used throughout the course. *Note: Many colleges will grant up to six semester credits for successful completion (an AP score of 3 or higher) of the Advanced Placement Calculus test administered by the College Board in May each school year. 87

7 ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS Course: / Prereq: Geometry Extended or Algebra 2 AP Statistics is a yearlong course with the opportunity of earning college credit through the AP exam at the end of the year. Students will describe data graphically and numerically, explore the design of surveys and experiments, and develop the skills used in making sound statistical decisions. Statistics is used and required by many fields of study (not just for the mathematically elite). Some of these areas include: Health related studies such as physicians, pharmacists or nurses, psychology and sociology, business and economics, biology and other sciences, engineering, actuarial science, agriculture and food science, general research, and many others. A graphing calculator (TI-Nspire CAS) will be used throughout the course along with the use of the statistical software, Minitab. *NOTE: Many colleges will grant 3 credits for successful completion of the Advanced Placement Statistics test administered by the College Board in May each year (a score of 3 or better is considered passing at most universities. MACHINE TOOL APPLICATIONS/APPLIED AND MANUFACTURING Course: / Credit:.5/Year Math.5/Year Tech Ed Year Taken: Prereq: Metals & Material Processes and Math Dept. Recommendation Fee: $22/Year Credit: Transcripted Credit Through NTC, See Page 6 This is an intermediate level course designed to further develop both math and manufacturing skills. Connections will be made between technical skills and applicable math concepts. Students will spend half of their time in the manufacturing shop focusing on knowledge and skills associated with precision metal manufacturing. The remainder of the time, students will experience math coursework and concepts that support the manufacturing activities. In addition, learners will gain knowledge in shop safety, layout tools, and procedures. Upon successful completion, students will receive.5 elective credit and.5 math credit applied toward high school graduation. In addition, successful completion will also earn the student two transcripted credits for the Machine Tool Applications portion of the class and two transcripted credits for the Math component at NTC. NTC Equivalent Classes: Machine Tool Applications 1 # (2 credits) Math (course TBD) (2 credits) 88

8 Intro Programming Web Design PLTW-Computer Software Engineering CS WEB DESIGN* Course: Credit:.50/Sem. Length: Semester I Year Taken: 9-12 * (this is elective credit) Credit: Transcripted Credit Through NTC for students in grades 11 & 12, See Page 6 /COMPUTER SCIENCE Intermediate Programming AP Computer Science HTML coding and MS Expression Web software will be covered in this semester long course. HTML coding is used to create simple web pages. MS Expression Web software will be used to create professional looking web sites. Note: Transcripted credit course with NTC. Required: Good reading skills. /COMPUTER SCIENCE NTC Equivalent Course: Website Development # (3 credits) CS-INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING* Course: Credit:.50/Sem. Length: Semester II Year Taken: 9-12 (* this is elective credit) Credit: Transcripted Credit Through NTC for students in grades 11 & 12, See Page 6 Entry level class. In this course you will learn how to program games using Alice 2.2 and Visual Basic.net software. The Alice program is used to create animation in a virtual world. Visual Basic.net software will be used to create well designed programs, including games and business applications. Note: Transcripted credit course with NTC. Required: Good reading skills. NTC Equivalent Course: Intro to Programming Using Game Simulation and Animation # (1 credit) 89

9 CS-INTERMEDIATE PROGRAMMING* Course: Credit:.50/Sem. Length: Semester I Prereq: Introduction to Programming OR consent of programming teacher * (this is elective credit) AP COMPUTER SCIENCE* Course: Credit:.50/Sem. Length: Semester II Prereq: Intermediate Programming * (this is elective credit) This is a one semester course designed to cover the fundamentals of the Java Programming language. The class will cover basic concepts and methods of object-oriented design. Students will learn how to write programs with disciplined coding style. Required: Good reading skills. This is the second semester of Java Programming. The fundamentals of control structures, classes, and the OOP paradigm are thoroughly covered before moving on to graphics and more powerful applications of the Java language. Required: Good reading skills Student should be able to take the AP Computer Science test upon course completion. /COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (PLTW-CSE) Course: / Year Taken: (10 w/ instructor permission) Prereq: Algebra 1 (C or better) Fee: $12/year Credit: College Credit Through MSOE or RIT, See Page 6 This project-based and problem-oriented course engages students in solving open-ended, practical problems that occur in the real world, using computational tools that foster creativity. Computational thinking skills are developed as students learn and apply principles of Computer Science along with software design and structured problem solving skills that are valuable in all STEM career paths. This course will focus upon several key concepts including Graphical User Interfaces, Web-based Interactions, Data Mining, and Computer Modeling. CSE is intended to introduce computational thinking as a process with application across all disciplines, and also aims to build students awareness of the tremendous demand for computer specialists. Successful completion of this course will provide solid preparation for the upcoming new AP Computer Science Principles exam, and will also build the needed foundation for students to pursue additional courses in computer programming. It is highly recommended to have a home-based computer to work on assignments and projects outside of class. This course will not count as a Math requirement for college admission. 90