Mathematics
AP Calculus
AP Calculus is the study of limits, derivatives, and integrals used in modeling physical, biological and economic situations. Functions, concepts, results, and problems are expressed analytically, numerically, graphically, and verbally. Students must have knowledge of the properties, the algebra, and the graphs of linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric and piecewise-defined functions. Students will be prepared for the Calculus AB examination.
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AP Statistics
Explore and analyze data using graphical and numerical techniques; plan and implement data collection; use probability to analyze distributions of data; determine appropriate models of statistical inference; make decisions based on confidence intervals and tests of significance.
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Applied Math
Applied Math is a year-long course that uses number sense and measurement skills to problem solve applicable situations in various career and job trades. Each unit of study will include an emphasis on the math skills needed to complete real-world case studies. Case studies may include but are not limited to: leasing vs financing a vehicle, investigating the rate of metabolism, ordering materials for building, and renovations. This course provides students the practical mathematics skills needed in a wide variety of trade, technical, and other occupational areas, including plumbing, culinary arts, automotive, electrical and construction trades, machine technology, landscaping, HVAC, health careers, and many more.
College Algebra
This course is a study of the theory and application of functions including function notation, graphs, inverses, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and other functions. May also include additional topics such as sequences, series, the binomial theorem, linear system, matrices, or complex numbers.
College Prep Math
College Prep Algebra is intended to build a foundation for students progressing to College Algebra. Topics studied in the course will include: solving linear equations, graphs of linear functions, linear systems of equations, solving and graphing inequalities, polynomial functions & expressions, rational functions & expressions, radical functions & expressions, quadratic functions & expressions, exponential & logarithmic functions, and conic sections.
Consumer Math I
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply mathematical skills to a variety of consumer and business situations. It encourages students to become better consumers and to apply key concepts from Algebra in practical consumer situations. Consumer Math I will cover topics in the areas of the stock market, business finances, consumer credit cards, and banking services.
Consumer Math II
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply mathematical skills to a variety of consumer and business situations. It encourages students to become better consumers and to apply key concepts from Algebra in practical consumer situations. Consumer Math II will cover topics in the areas of automobile ownership, employment, income taxes, independent living, retirement, and budgets.
Geometry
This course will follow the South Dakota state standards by using geometric terminology in written and oral communications; demonstrate reasoning skills using logic and proofs: demonstrating understanding of parallel and perpendicular lines and angles; demonstrate problem-solving strategies to find measurements of polygons and circles; demonstrate an understanding of geometric constructions; discover relationships of geometric shapes and data generated by technology; solve formulas to find the areas and volumes of plane and solid figures; use trigonometric relationships to find lengths and angles of right triangles; explore properties of transformations; apply statistical reasoning to problem-solving.
Investigative Algebra I
To prepare both mathematical and language skills for subsequent mathematics courses with reinforcement in the areas of real numbers and their properties, reasoning and problem-solving, basic geometry, and basic probability and data analysis.
Pre-Algebra
Our Pre-Algebra course is an introduction to basic algebra concepts and a review of arithmetic algorithms. The course emphasizes the concepts necessary to be successful in Algebra 1. The course helps students develop good mathematical study skills and learning strategies. Students will explore algebraic expressions and integers, solve one and two-step equations and inequalities, factors, fractions, exponents, linear functions, and nonlinear functions.