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

CAHSEE Mathematics Intervention YMXG 11-12 5 units/semester
This course is open to all students who have taken and failed to pass the mathematics portion of the CAHSEE and are considered at
risk (below or far below basic on standardized tests). This course will focus on preparing students to pass the mathematics portion of
the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Students review Number Sense, Algebra 1, Measurement and Geometry,
Probability, Statistic and Mathematical Reasoning. Class may include individualized, computerized instruction and assessment. (Does
not meet a-g requirements).
Pre-Calculus MPLP c 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Algebra 2/Trigonometry or equivalent, with a grade of C or better both semesters.
Note: A graphing calculator (such as the TI-83) is required.
Pre-calculus includes the study of trigonometry, complex numbers, polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, and
analytic geometry. Other topics studied include sequence, series, and polar coordinates. Projects may be required.
Pre-Calculus Honors MPLH c 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry with a grade of C or better both semesters.
Note: A graphing calculator (such as the TI-83) is required.
Pre-calculus math is comprised of the study of formal trigonometry and its application to complex numbers, coordinates, and scientific
applications. Students will be expected to complete in-depth projects.
Calculus MCLP c 10 units/year
Preequisite: Regular Pre-Calculus with a B or better or Honors Pre-Calculus with a C or better.
The objective of this course is to provide a review of functions, including trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic. The course will
include an introduction to limits and continuity, difference quotients, the derivative, and the definite integral. Techniques and
applications of differentiation and integration will be included. Students who have successfully completed Pre-Calculus, but are not
interested or prepared for the demands of the advanced placement calculus will benefit from this class as it provides continuity of the
rigors of advanced math as well as a more solid base from which to enter college level calculus in their post-secondary studies.
Calculus AP AB MCOH c 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Pre-calculus with a grade of C or better both semesters and teacher's approval required.
Note: A graphing calculator (such as the TI-83) is required.
Calculus is a one-year course of college-level calculus. It combines a study of rates of change, limits, derivatives of various functions,
maximum and minimum problems, and integration. Instruction emphasizes the modern terminology, notation, and proof, which is
included in contemporary calculus courses. A passing score on the AB AP Exam generally grants 1 semester of credit and/or
placement to the second semester Calculus class.
Calculus AP BC MCRH c 10 units/year
Prerequisite: High A in Honors Pre-calculus and recommendation of teacher or Calculus AP AB.
This is a fast paced, rigorous treatment of a full one-year college level Calculus class. A passing score on the BC AP Exam generally
grants 2 semesters of credit and/or placement to the third semester Calculus class. In addition to the AB topics, Calculus of vector
functions, parametric equations, polar coordinates, sequence and series are studied.
Introduction to Statistics MSLP c 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra with a grade of C or better both semesters.
Note: A graphing calculator (TI-83+) is required.
This class will examine the basic elements of probability, binomial and normal distributions, measures of center and spread, linear
correlation, statistical tables, and use of technology for developing statistical theory and applications.
Statistics AP MSLH 11-12 c 10 units/year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2/Trigonometry with a grade of C or better both semesters.
Note: A graphing calculator (the TI-83+) is required.
AP Statistics will cover graphical displays of data, measure central tendencies of data, explore data distributions, explore bivariate
data and frequency tables, develop strategies to test hypotheses, explore probability, make statistical inferences, and test for
significance at various levels of confidence. The chi-square, normal, and t distributions will be studied.
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