2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

MATHEMATICS
The goal of the Mathematics Department is to ensure that all students are successful at the highest
level of math possible in order for them to have all options available as career and higher
educational opportunities are pursued in the twenty-first century. Success in Mathematics classes
is dependent upon a student’s commitment and dedication to meeting the challenges of higherlevel
thinking and problem-solving skills. A student who wants to be successful will complete
assignments and attend tutorials as needed. Common to all math classes is the integration of
graphing calculators into the curriculum. The use of graphing calculators enables in-depth
explorations of math concepts and real-world applications.
The TAKS tests in mathematics include 9th grade (8th grade TEKS and Algebra I); 10th grade (8th
grade TEKS and Algebra I tested at higher levels); and 11th grade (Algebra I and geometry).
Passing the 11th grade TAKS is required for graduation.
Thoughts from U.S. Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley (September 15, 1999):
Research tells us that the single most important factor in making sure a student gets
admitted to a college and completes the college degree is the academic intensity of the
student’s high school curriculum.
From the U.S. Department of Education – Office of Educational Research and Improvement (June,
1999)
The highest level of mathematics studied in high school has a stronger continuing influence
on bachelor’s degree completion than does any other pre-college subject.
Finishing a course beyond the level of Algebra II (for example, pre-calculus) more than
doubles the odds that a student who enters college will complete a bachelor’s degree
MATHEMATICS
Course Subject Grade Credit
s
Alg1 Algebra I 9-12 1
Alg1Q Pre-AP Algebra I 9 1
Geom Geometry 9-12 1
GeomQ Pre-AP Geometry 9-10 1
Alg2 Algebra II 10-12 1
Alg2Q Pre-AP Algebra II 10-12 1
Alg3 Algebra III 11-12 1
PCalc Pre-Calculus 11-12 1
PCalcQ Pre-AP Pre-Calculus 11-12 1
CalABP AP Calculus AB 12 1
CalBCP AP Calculus BC 12 1
StatP AP Statistics 11-12 1
MthMod Mathematical Models with Applications 11-12 1
InStMa 1st Year Independent Study in Math 11-12 1
ALGEBRA I
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
1 credit
In Algebra I students learn concepts, skills and properties associated with real numbers and
equations and inequalities with linear and quadratic functions. The focus is on solving relevant and
interesting problem situations. Materials that students use in a “hands-on” approach and lab
situations are used to reinforce algebraic skills.
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