Program of Studies - Hunterdon Central Regional High School

#345 - TRIGONOMETRY - 2.5 CREDITS (MTH 345 TRIGONOMETRY)
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisites: #311 or #332 Algebra 2 and #320, #321 or #322 Geometry or #363 Pre-Analysis
Recommendation: We encourage students to challenge themselves and recognize that “academic rigor” is one of
the key determinants to learning. Students are also encouraged to evaluate the demands of their entire schedule
when considering this course. Students should contemplate the risk involved when choosing courses that build
upon previous courses and recognize that prior performance impacts the ability to achieve at the same level in
subsequent courses. Specifically, our data shows that students scoring less than a”B” in the prerequisite #332
Algebra 2 generally receive a “C” or below in this course. Students who have earned less than an a B in #332
Algebra 2 are recommended to take #363 Pre-Analysis prior to taking #345 Trigonometry. In addition, please
understand that once a student has selected this course, his/her ability to make a subsequent level change is
dependant upon seat availability.
Trigonometry is a course designed to prepare the student for Honors Calculus. Topics include: right and oblique triangles;
circular functions; trigonometric functions and their inverses; trigonometric identities; and applications of all the
aforementioned functions. Graphing of trigonometric functions and modeling may be accomplished using computers and
graphing calculators as investigative tools. Trigonometry may be taken concurrently with the second quarter of Algebra 2, upon
approval of the Department Supervisor.
#347 – HONORS CALCULUS 1 - 5 CREDITS (MTH 347 HON CALC)
Grade: 12
Prerequisites: #345 Trigonometry or #348 Honors Trigonometry and #342 Analysis or #341 Honors
Analysis
Honors Calculus 1 is a weighted course similar in nature to Advanced Placement Calculus 1. However, some integration
procedures and other topics are not covered due to background and time constraints. The TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is
used in this course. Honors Calculus may be taken concurrently with Analysis (during first quarter) upon approval by the
department supervisor. Students not interested in pursuing math or science should consider other math electives in lieu of this
course. Any student who takes Honors Calculus may NOT take AP Calculus as well.
#3137 - ALGEBRA 1 – 7.5 CREDITS (MTH 3137 ALG 1 7.5)
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: None
Recommendation: “Proficient” on the NJASK8 and recommendation from 8 th grade school.
This course covers all of the topics taught in a full-year rigorous college preparatory Algebra 1 course, and is in line with the
Algebra 1 End of Course Exam Standards. The difference between this and the Algebra 312 is that this course covers the
material over 3 quarters rather than 2. Students taking this course will also take the New Jersey Algebra 1 End-of-Course
Exam.
#3237 – GEOMETRY - 5 CREDITS (MTH 3237 GEOMETRY)
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: #313 Algebra 1 Concepts and Connections
This College Preparatory course covers the same topics as those presented in #322 Geometry, but is designed for students who
have completed Algebra 1 Concepts & Connections. Topics include all core concepts as part of a traditional Geometry
curriculum, such as segments; angles; parallel and perpendicular lines and planes; similar and congruent polygons; circles;
areas of polygons; areas and volumes of prisms, cylinders, cones, pyramids, and spheres; transformational and coordinate
geometry.
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