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EFECTO AMBIENTAL
Lowest Grade Placement: 9 Credit: 1
Rank: College Preparatory
This course incorporates the study of the basic algebraic language. It stresses both the structure and the development of theoretical and real- world problem solving. Knowledge of operations and properties of real numbers are reviewed. This course includes such topics as order of operations, solving two-and -three step equations and inequalities, operations with polynomials, graphing relations, factoring and linear, quadratic and exponential functions. The TEKS include the use of graphic technology and algebraic applications for geometry.
2132/2007 ALGEBRA 1 PRE-AP Lowest Grade Placement: 9th Grade or in Middle School with Approval
Credit: 1 Rank: Pre-AP
This course incorporates the study of the basic algebraic language. It stresses both the structure and the development of theoretical and real- world problem solving. Knowledge of operations and properties of real numbers are expected. This course includes such topics as order of operations, solving two-and -three step equations and inequalities,
operations with polynomials, graphing relation, factoring and linear quadratic and exponential functions. In addition, this course provides for expansion, acceleration and an in-depth study of algebra. Enrichment topics and in-depth study incorporates Pre-AP expectations to make this course challenging for those students who are mathematically talented. The TEKS are expanded to include the use of technology and algebraic applications for geometry and trigonometry, to establish a foundation, for Pre-Calculus Pre- AP. NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.
2152 MYP ALGEBRA 1 Lowest Grade Placement: 9 Credit: 1
Rank: MYP
This one-year advanced course is designed to meet the 1st year Mathematics requirement for the IB MYP Certificate, as well as the Algebra 1 requirement of the state of Texas. This course includes the study of number concepts and skills as well as algebra concepts and skills. These topics are focused through five areas of interaction. This course prepares students for the IB Diploma Program. NOTE:
This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.
2222 GEOMETRY CP Lowest Grade Placement: 9 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Rank: College Preparatory
This course provides for the study of geometric figures such as triangles, parallelograms, circles and spheres. Students are taught to see relationships between geometric figures and apply their knowledge in future courses as well as other fields such as architecture, engineering and astronomy, etc. Algebraic skills are integrated as algebraic methods applied to solving problems in geometry. This course includes the use of graphing calculator technology.
2232 GEOMETRY PRE-AP Lowest Grade Placement: 9 or in Middle School with Approval Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Rank: Pre-AP
This course provides content similar to that offered in the Geometry College Prep course. The TEKS are extended to provide a foundation for Algebra II . Enrichment topics and in-depth study incorporates Pre-AP expectations to make this course challenging for those students who are mathematically talented. Among the enrichment topics introduced are logic (valid and invalid deductions), indirect proofs, transformational geometry, vector geometry and non-Euclidean geometry, which helps to establish a foundation for later understanding of Calculus (AP) concepts. This course includes the use of graphing calculator technology. NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.
2252 MYP GEOMETRY Lowest Grade Placement: 9 Credit: 1
Rank: MYP
This one-year advanced course is designed to meet the 1st or 2nd year Mathematics requirement for the IB MYP Certificate, as well as the Geometry requirement for the state of Texas. This course enhances spatial awareness and gives insights into the realms of construction and navigation and includes transformation geometry, fractal geometry, non-Euclidean geometry as well as Euclidean geometry. These topics are focused through five areas of interaction. This course prepares students for the IB Diploma Program. NOTE: This advanced course serves the identified gifted/talented student.
2322 ALGEBRA 2 CP Lowest Grade Placement: 9 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Recommendation: Geometry Rank: College Preparatory
This course offers a review of Algebra I but the main focus will be on graphing, solving and the applications of functions (including quadratic, linear, exponential, radical, rational and logarithmic) through transformations. You will also work with complex numbers, conics, and inequalities. Geometry is strongly recommended before taking Algebra 2. The course is intended to prepare you for Pre- Calculus CP. This course includes the use of graphing calculator technology.
2332 ALGEBRA 2 PRE-AP Lowest Grade Placement: 9 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Recommendation: Geometry Rank: Pre-AP/Challenge (GT)
This course helps to establish a foundation for later understanding of Calculus concepts. Structured around the framework of Algebra 2, this course exposes students to a variety of enrichment activities to further enhance their knowledge of the structure of mathematics. Emphasis is on mathematical models for real world situations throughout the year. Among enrichment topics to be introduced are the complex number system, matrices and their use in linear programming, higher degree functions, probability and functions of a random variable and trigonometry functions. Geometry recommended before taking Algebra 2. The TEKS are extended to prepare students for critical thinking assessments as well as Pre-Calculus Pre-AP. This course includes the use of graphing calculator technology. NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.
2352 MYP ALGEBRA 2 Lowest Grade Placement: 9 Credit: 1
Rank: MYP
This one-year advanced course is designed to meet the 2nd year Mathematics requirement for the IB MYP Certificate, as well as the Algebra 2 requirement of the state of Texas. This course includes the study of number concepts and skills, algebra concepts and skills, and statistics and probability concepts and skills. These topics are focused through five areas of interaction. This course prepares students for the IB Diploma Program. NOTE: This advanced course serves the identified gifted/talented student
2422 PRE-CALCULUS CP Lowest Grade Placement: 10 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra 2
Rank: College Preparatory
This course combines elementary analysis and trigonometry. Technology will be used to investigate the nature of the graphs of polynomials, rational, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. This course will also include trigonometric equations, vector and parametric equations and their applications, conics (including parabola, ellipse, circle and hyperbolas) and complex numbers, sequences and series. The TEKS are extended to prepare students for critical thinking assessments. This course includes the use of graphing calculator technology.
2432 PRE-CALCULUS PRE-AP Lowest Grade Placement: 10 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra 2
Rank: Pre-AP
This course combines trigonometry, elementary analysis and analytical geometry into a one-year course. It is intended for students who are preparing themselves for upper level math courses in general and specifically in calculus. The TEKS include polynomial functions
sequences and series, linear and quadratic functions, conics, (including parabola, ellipse, circle and hyperbola); and inverse functions. Enrichment topics and in- depth study incorporates Pre-AP expectations to make this course challenging for those students who are mathematically talented. This course includes the use of graphing calculator technology. The TEKS are extended to prepare students for critical thinking assessments.
NOTE: This course may be eligible for Dual Credit opportunities subject to specific requirements.
2455 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) MATH STUDIES SL Lowest Grade Placement: 9 Credit: 1
Rank: IB
This one-year course is designed to meet the Mathematics standard level requirement for the IB Diploma. This course is designed to provide the student with a challenging curriculum that prepares them to understand and solve real world problems in an international setting. The emphasis in the course is the study of number concepts, functions, and their inverses, sets and logic, statistics and probability, financial mathematics, and an introduction to differential calculus. Students are required to spend 25 hours completing a written work of 2000 words based on personal research involving the collection, analysis and evaluation of data. This course prepares students to take the Math Studies Standard Level IB exam. College credit may be granted for scores on this exam. NOTE: This advanced course also serves the identified gifted/talented student.