Math

CHS: Math

Math Department Philosophy

A student must have two years of math in order to graduate from Capital High School. The courses of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus are sequential college prep courses and enrollment in any of these courses requires credit in all the courses before it. Most four-year colleges require a minimum of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 for entrance. Students should check with counselors about these requirements. For a more specific look at course content, a copy of the course Scope and Sequence may be requested.


Any deviation from the above sequence should be discussed with a counselor or approved by the math coordinator prior to enrollment

Note: Students who have not yet passed the 10th grade WASL in math MUST remain in a math course even if the student has already earned 2 math credits.


Math Essentials 1 A,B, 2,A,B

Credit:Math
Prerequisite:Instructor recommendation and math placement score
Length:2 years
Grade Level9,10
Math Essentials is a two-year sequence that replaces the Pre-Algebra sequence at the high school level. This class visits topics covered in the traditional Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry sequence while using a two pronged approach emphasizing the mastery of basic skills and exploring math concepts in hands-on labs. The concepts and skills covered include, numerical computation (including fractions, decimals and percentages), algebraic thinking, graphing, measurement, geometry, navigation, probability, and statistics. Emphasis is on real world applications. This course is carefully aligned with the Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements for math, and covers the appropriate topics to prepare students for the 10th grade WASL.This course is not NCAA approved


Informal Algebra 1 A, B

Credit:Math
Prerequisite:Placement Score or Instructor Recommendation
Length:1 Year
Grade Level:9,10,11,12 This course will cover the fundamental concepts and methods of Algebra. Students will utilize a variety of problem solving techniques to explore solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, solving systems of linear equations, and the basics of quadratics and polynomials.


Algebra I A, B

Credit:Math
Prerequisite:Placement Test Score or Instructor Recommendation
Length: 1 Year
Grade Level:9,10,11,12
Students will learn the fundamental language, structure and methods of Algebra. Specifically these concepts will be applied to solving and graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations, operations with polynomials, quadratic equations, and problem solving.


Geometry

Credit:Math
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Length: 1 Year
Grade Level:9,10,11,12
The focus of this course is to examine Euclidean Geometry in depth. Students will examine the topics of proof and logic, the construction of geometric figures with a ruler and straight edge, similarity and congruence, general properties of circles and polygons, perimeter, and area, look at three-dimensional shapes, and their surface area and volume. Right triangle trigonometry and some special topics such as networks, topology, and non-Euclidean geometries will be included.


Algebra 2 A,B

Credit:Math
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry
Length:1 Year
grade Level:9,10,11,12
A scientific calculator is required, a graphing calculator is optional. This course is an extension of the topics introduced in Algebra 1 and Geometry with an emphasis on graphing and modeling. Polynomials and factoring, systems of linear equations, along with matrices and geometric transformations will be examined. Students will cover the concept of functions with special focus on linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic.


WASL Tutoring

Credit:Math Prerequisite: Placement based on 7th or 10th grade WASL Scores
Length:1 Year
grade Level:9,10,11,12
This class is designed for students who have not yet met standard on the 7th or 10th grade WASL. Students will receive targeted instructions in areas of skill deficiency in pre-algebra, algebra and geometry. Problem-solving and math communication will be emphasized. Students must also be enrolled in an appropriate math class within the math course sequence.


IB Pre-Calculus A, B

Credit:Math
Prerequisite: Algebra II A, B, C
Length: 1 year
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
A graphing calculator is required. This course emphasizes a variety of functions. Algebraic functions will include polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphing and deriving equations from data will be explored on the calculator. Another focus will be on trigonometric functions, their graphs, trig identities, and problem solving using right and non-right triangle equations. Finally, the course will include Statistics and Probability, which includes sampling techniques, measures of dispersion, combinations, permutations, and normal curves.


IB Discrete Math A, B

Credit: Math
Prerequisite: Algebra II A, B, C
Length:1 year
Grade level: 10, 11, 12
A graphing calculator is required. This course emphasizes a variety of functions. Algebraic functions will include polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphing and deriving equations from data will be explored on the calculator. Another focus will be on trigonometric functions, their graphs, trig identities, and problem solving using right and non-right triangle equations. Finally, the course will include Statistics and Probability, which includes sampling techniques, measures of dispersion, combinations, permutations, and normal curves.

IB Calculus A, B

Credit:Math
Prerequisite: IB Pre-Calculus A, B
Length: 1 year
Grade level: 11, 12
This course develops the concept of the derivative and the integral, and applies the concepts to polynomial and transcendental functions. The knowledge of the calculus concepts is used to solve maximum minimum, related rates, area, and volume problems.The student will study the concepts of both algebraic and transcendental functions.Note: Two semesters of Calculus will prepare a student for the IB Mathematics test.