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

Pre-AP PRECALCULUS
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Pre-AP Algebra II - Grade of 80 or above in Pre-AP Algebra II
Pre-AP Pre-Calculus is designed for serious math students who are preparing to take AP Calculus
as a high school senior. The course covers the knowledge and skills described in PreCalculus at
an accelerated rate and with greater depth. Higher level thinking skills are required as connections
are made to previous courses and extended to concepts required for calculus. Students who plan
to take Calculus as a senior should take Pre-AP Pre-Calculus as a junior.
AP CALCULUS AB
Grade Placement: 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Grade of 80 or above in Pre-AP Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB is a college course offered at the high school level. AB Calculus is designed to
integrate all of a student’s mathematical knowledge into a single course; thus, calculus students
begin to see mathematics as a whole, rather than just as individual segments. The understanding
of the principles of calculus is essential for many fields of study, including mathematics, the
sciences, engineering, business, economics, sociology and psychology, computer programming
and system analysis. The course content includes derivatives and integrals covered in a onesemester
college calculus course. All students prepare for and are encouraged to take the
Advanced Placement exam. Success on the exam can earn three to seven semester hours of
college math.
AP CALCULUS BC
Grade Placement: 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Pre-AP Pre-Calculus - Grade of 80 or above in Pre-AP Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus BC is a college course offered at the high school level. BC Calculus is designed for
the serious and gifted math students who desire to prepare for taking the BC Advanced Placement
exam. Generally, the BC exam allows qualified students to receive two semesters of college
calculus courses. In addition to the content in AB Calculus, students will study polar and
parametric equations, vectors, and sequences and series.
AP STATISTICS
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Pre-AP Algebra II or Pre-Calculus - with a grade of 85 or above
AP Statistics is a college course offered at the high school level. The course is equivalent to an
introductory non-calculus based college course. The purpose is to introduce students to the major
concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. At least one
statistics course is typically required for majors such as engineering, psychology, sociology, health
science and business. This course prepares students to take the Advanced Placement exam for
college credit in statistics.
MATHEMATICAL MODELS WITH APPLICATIONS
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
1 credit
Prerequisite: Credit in Algebra I and Geometry; or concurrent enrollment in geometry.
The course content requires the students to use algebraic, graphical, and geometric reasoning to
solve problems from a variety of advanced applications in both mathematical and nonmathematical
situations. Topics include everyday situations involving chance, personal income,
credit, financial planning, connection to biology growth and decay, periodic motion, physical laws,
and math in art, architecture and music. Students with credit in Algebra II should not take Math
Models. Math Models does not satisfy the third math requirement for the Recommended or
Distinguished Graduation Program.
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