AP Options - Osceola Fundamental High School - Pinellas County ...

Pre-Calculus
Grade Level: 10 - 11
Prerequisite: Grade of C or
better in Algebra II Honors or
A in Algebra II with teacher
recommendation
Full Year - 1 Credit Q
This course provides study of elementary
functions and techniques of
calculus, as well as trigonometric
operations. Topics include, but are not
limited to, straight lines; graphs and
curve sketching; vectors; families of
curves; conic sections, including
translation and rotation of axes;
equations and graphs of curves in polar
form; analytic proofs; and parametric
equations.
Intensive Math
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: None
Full Year - 1 Credit
This course is only for students who
fail the mathematics sections of the
Florida Comprehensive Assessment
Test (FCAT). It provides experiences
in problem-solving, communications,
reasoning, and connections in
mathematics as related to the Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test.
Students who do not pass the tenth
grade FCAT are required to take
this course.
Statistics
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: None
Full Year - 1 Credit
This course introduces students to the
basic concepts and tools for collecting,
analyzing and drawing conclusions
from data. Topics covered include
mean, median, mode, standard
deviation, the elements of the bell
curve and statistical significance.
Trigonometry
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Prerequisite: Grade of B or
better in Algebra II Teacher
recommendation
1 Semester - 1/2 Credit Q
The purpose of this course is to study
circular and trigonometric functions
and their applications. Topics shall
include, but not be limited to, circular
functions; trigonometric identities;
graphs of trigonometric functions;
particular and general solutions of
trigonometric equations; and solutions
of right and oblique triangles.
Analytic Geometry
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Grade of C or
better in Trigonometry 1 Semester
- 1/2 Credit Q
This course stresses the relationship
between algebra, geometry, and
trigonometry and uses this relationship
in preparation for calculus. Topics
include, but are not limited to, straight
lines; graphs and curve sketching;
vectors; families of curves; conic
sections, including translation and
rotation of axes; equations and graphs
of curves in polar form; analytic
proofs; and parametric equations.
Advanced Algebra with
Financial Applications
Grade Level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Full Year - 1 Credit
This course examines mathematics that
set the stage for financial planning.
This includes the study of interest rates,
credit management, investing,
insurance and retirement.
AP Options
Advanced Placement
Statistics
Grade level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Grade of B or better
in Algebra 2 or higher
Full Year - 1 credit Q
The purpose of this course is to explore the
concepts of probability and elementary statistics.
Topics shall include but to be limited to
random experiments, probability concepts,
counting principles, permutations, combinations,
sample spaces, binomial distribution,
concepts of descriptive statistics, measures of
central tendency, measures of variable tendency,
normal distribution, statistical application
and real world application. Upon completion of
the course, all students shall take the Advanced
Placement exam.
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Advanced Placement
Calculus AB
Grade level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Grade of B or
better in Pre-Calculus and
Teacher Recommendation
Full Year - 1 credit Q
This course provides extensive study of
general theory and technical applications
of calculus. The content shall include
the content specified by the AP
program. Upon completion of the
course, all students shall take the Advanced
Placement exam.
Advancement Placement
Calculus BC
Grade level: 11 - 12
Prerequisite: Grade of B or
better in Pre-Calculus and
Teacher Recommendation
2 semesters - 1 credit Q
This course provides study of elementary
functions and the general theory and
techniques of calculus. The 1st quarter
final exam is considered part of this
course and cannot be exempt. Upon
completing the course, all students shall
take the Advanced Placement exam.