Course Descriptions
AP Calculus
The Advanced Placement Calculus course consists of a full academic year of work in Calculus and related topics for the student who has a thorough knowledge of Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Advanced Algebra. This course represents college level mathematics and is concerned with aiding a student to achieve an intuitive understanding of the concepts of Calculus and to experience this with its methods and applications. The methods of instruction and testing will be similar to college math classes; therefore, more self-discipline will be required. The calculus course provides a good background for students who intend to major in mathematics and science related field.
The Advanced Placement Calculus course consists of a full academic year of work in Calculus and related topics for the student who has a thorough knowledge of Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Advanced Algebra. This course represents college level mathematics and is concerned with aiding a student to achieve an intuitive understanding of the concepts of Calculus and to experience this with its methods and applications. The methods of instruction and testing will be similar to college math classes; therefore, more self-discipline will be required. The calculus course provides a good background for students who intend to major in mathematics and science related field.
Algebra I
In Algebra I, the fundamental purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. Because it is built on the middle grades standards, this is a more ambitious version of CCR Algebra I than has generally been offered. Instruction should focus on five critical areas: (1) analyze and explain the process of solving equations and inequalities: (2) learn function notation and develop the concepts of domain and range; (3) use regression techniques; (4) create quadratic and exponential expressions; and (5) select from among these functions to model phenomena.
In Algebra I, the fundamental purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. Because it is built on the middle grades standards, this is a more ambitious version of CCR Algebra I than has generally been offered. Instruction should focus on five critical areas: (1) analyze and explain the process of solving equations and inequalities: (2) learn function notation and develop the concepts of domain and range; (3) use regression techniques; (4) create quadratic and exponential expressions; and (5) select from among these functions to model phenomena.
Algebra II
Algebra II course students build on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and students extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students work closely with the expressions that define the functions, and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms.
Algebra II course students build on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and students extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students work closely with the expressions that define the functions, and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms.
Algebra III
Algebra III includes content standards from the 2007 Mississippi Mathematics Framework Revised Pre- Calculus course and the College and Career Readiness Standards for Mathematics, and covers those skills and objectives necessary for success in courses higher than CCR Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III. Topics of study include sequences and series, functions, and higher order polynomials. Polynomial functions provide the context for higher order investigations. Topics are addressed from a numeric, graphical, and analytical perspective.
Algebra III includes content standards from the 2007 Mississippi Mathematics Framework Revised Pre- Calculus course and the College and Career Readiness Standards for Mathematics, and covers those skills and objectives necessary for success in courses higher than CCR Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III. Topics of study include sequences and series, functions, and higher order polynomials. Polynomial functions provide the context for higher order investigations. Topics are addressed from a numeric, graphical, and analytical perspective.
Foundations of Algebra
The primary purpose of this course is to provide a basis for curriculum development for rising 9th grade students prior to taking Algebra I. The content focuses on equations, inequalities, functions, polynomials, geometry, and statistics. The standards for this course were developed based on core content and key skills that will be introduced in Algebra I.
The primary purpose of this course is to provide a basis for curriculum development for rising 9th grade students prior to taking Algebra I. The content focuses on equations, inequalities, functions, polynomials, geometry, and statistics. The standards for this course were developed based on core content and key skills that will be introduced in Algebra I.
Geometry
This is a study and application of the properties of the basic geometric figures including lines, planes, segments, rays, angles, and polygons. Emphasis is placed on inductive reasoning rather than deductive reasoning. Students continue investigations to discover properties of circles, area formulas, the Pythagorean theorem, and volume formulas. Properties and applications of right triangle trigonometric functions are investigated.
This is a study and application of the properties of the basic geometric figures including lines, planes, segments, rays, angles, and polygons. Emphasis is placed on inductive reasoning rather than deductive reasoning. Students continue investigations to discover properties of circles, area formulas, the Pythagorean theorem, and volume formulas. Properties and applications of right triangle trigonometric functions are investigated.
SREB Mathematics
The Southern Region Education Board (SREB) Math Ready Course is designed to assist students who are in need of a fourth year mathematics preparatory course prior to entering college. This course is best suited for students who have not mastered skills needed for Advanced Placement courses. The course is built with rigor, innovative instructional strategies, and a concentration on contextual learning that departs from procedural memorization and focuses on engaging the students in a real-world context. In short, this course targets students with weaknesses and college-ready skill gaps and re-educates them in new ways to ensure they are prepared for postsecondary-level mathematics. The course addresses standards throughout high school, including CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, and CCR Algebra II that are essential l college- and career-readiness standards.
The Southern Region Education Board (SREB) Math Ready Course is designed to assist students who are in need of a fourth year mathematics preparatory course prior to entering college. This course is best suited for students who have not mastered skills needed for Advanced Placement courses. The course is built with rigor, innovative instructional strategies, and a concentration on contextual learning that departs from procedural memorization and focuses on engaging the students in a real-world context. In short, this course targets students with weaknesses and college-ready skill gaps and re-educates them in new ways to ensure they are prepared for postsecondary-level mathematics. The course addresses standards throughout high school, including CCR Algebra I, CCR Geometry, and CCR Algebra II that are essential l college- and career-readiness standards.