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

Pre-AP ALGEBRA I
Grade Placement: 9
1 credit
Prerequisite: Grade of 90 or above in 8th grade Pre-algebra and a score of 80% correct or
higher on the eighth grade TAKS test.
This course is designed for the strongly motivated math student who did not take Algebra I in the
eighth grade but desires to take AP Calculus or AP Statistics as a senior. The course content will
be the same as Algebra I but at an accelerated rate and greater depth. Emphasis is placed on
higher-level thinking skills and making connections between the concepts.
GEOMETRY
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Credit in both semesters of Algebra I
Course content includes plane, solid and coordinate geometry. Hands-on and discovery activities
allow students to analyze geometric relationships and develop geometric reasoning. Emphasis is
on connecting geometry with algebra and meaningful applications.
Pre-AP GEOMETRY
Grade Placement: 9 – 10
1 credit
Prerequisite: Pre-AP Algebra I, Grade of 80 or above in 8th grade Algebra I or Pre-AP
Algebra I
Course content will include all of the knowledge and skills described in geometry. Additional
emphasis will be placed on making conjectures and writing mathematical proofs. Higher-level
thinking skills are emphasized as connections are made with geometry and other mathematical
relationships.
ALGEBRA II
Grade Placement: 10 – 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Algebra I and Geometry
Course content continues the development of the fundamental concepts and skills that were
introduced in Algebra I and reinforced in Geometry. Successful completion will prepare a student
for future study in higher mathematics and science. The core curriculum includes concepts, skills,
and applications of equations and inequalities with quadratic, square roots, rational, exponential,
and logarithmic functions. Conics and problem solving with matrices are developed.
Pre-AP ALGEBRA II
Grade Placement: 10 – 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Pre-AP Geometry - Grade of 80 or above in Pre-AP Geometry
The course content is designed for serious mathematics students who are preparing to take Pre-
AP PreCalculus and AP Calculus or AP Statistics prior to graduation from LHS. Core curriculum of
Algebra II will be covered at an accelerated pace with an increased amount of time spent on
applications, higher-level thinking skills and generalization of rules.
PRECALCULUS
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II
Course content continues the development of fundamental concepts and skills that were
introduced in Algebra II. The core curriculum includes concepts, skills, and applications of
equations and inequalities with square roots, rational, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial,
absolute value, trigonometric and other special functions. This course may be waived (for
eligibility) if the student earns at least a 60 average. The course does not carry weighted grade
points. This course is highly recommended for college-bound students
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