High School Course Catalog 2009-2010 - Fremont Unified School ...

MATHEMATICS
POSSIBLE COURSE SEQUENCES
8 th Grade 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade
Algebra 1 Geometry
or
Discovering Geometry
Intermediate Algebra
Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2/Trig Pre-Calculus
Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2/Trig Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AB/BC
Algebra 1 (H) Geometry (H) Algebra 2/Trig (H) Pre-Calculus (H) AP Calculus AB/BC
Geometry (H) Algebra 2/Trig (H) Pre-Calculus Calculus
Course Title Course Code grade(s) “a-g” Fulfillment Length of Course
Algebra 1A MACP 9-11 c 10 units/year
This course fulfills one year of high school math towards the three-year math requirement. This course is equivalent to half of the
Algebra 1 course requirement needed for graduation from high school. Successful completion of Algebra 1A and 1B completes the
full Algebra 1 requirement. Topics include signed numbers, variables, linear equations, exponents, monomials, simplifying
polynomials, and factoring polynomials. (Completion of Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B meets Algebra 1 a-g requirement) Robertson
Site Only.
Algebra 1B MBCP 9-12 c 10 units/year
This course fulfills one year of the high school mathematics graduation requirement but is equivalent to one-half of the Algebra
requirement for college entrance. Successful completion of Algebra 1A and 1B completes the full Algebra 1 requirement. Topics
include polynomial division, ratios, proportions, fractional equations, negative exponents, linear and quadratic functions, direct
variation, inverse variation, solving systems of linear equations, solving systems of linear inequalities, solving radical equations,
methods of solution using quadratic equations. (Completion of Algebra 1A and Algebra 1B meets Algebra 1 a-g requirement)
Robertson Site Only.
Algebra 1 MCCP 9-12 c 10 units/year
This is a college preparatory course that fulfills one year of the high school mathematics graduation requirement as well as the UC
a-g requirements. Topics include polynomial addition, subtraction, and multiplication, factoring polynomials, polynomial long
division, solving fractional equations, negative exponents, graphs and analysis of linear and quadratic functions, solving and graphing
systems of linear equations and inequalities, solving radical equations, solving and graphing quadratic equations. SAT preparation will
be included and related to course curriculum, and students will be expected to engage in problem solving activities and in-depth
analysis. Fulfills Algebra graduation requirement.
Intermediate Algebra MIIP 11-12 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Passing Geometry or Discovering Geometry.
This course fulfills one year of the high school mathematics graduation requirement. Topics include solving linear equations and
inequalities, absolute value equations and inequalities, inverse functions, linear programming, matrices and determinants, factoring
quadratics, solving exponential and logarithmic functions, and introductions to conic sections, probability and statistics.
Discovering Geometry/ MGFG 10-12 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, or Algebra 1A and 1B.
This is a non-college prep course that provides students with basic geometry concepts. This course can be a prerequisite for college
prep Geometry.
Geometry MGFP 9-12 c 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Algebra 1A and 1B, or equivalent, with grade of C or better both semesters.
This is a college preparatory course that fulfills one year of the high school mathematics graduation requirement as well as the UC
a-g requirements. Topics include sets, real numbers, lines, planes, angles, triangles, congruence, proofs, geometric inequalities,
perpendicular lines and planes in space, parallel lines and planes, polygonal regions and their areas, similarity, plane coordinate
geometry, circles, spheres, sectors, trigonometry, symmetry, transformations, vectors, and solids. Emphasis will be on developing
basic analytical and theoretical skills, and curriculum will be related to SAT preparation.
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