Mathematics

Massachusetts state colleges and the university admissions standards require three (3) years of math. The Mathematics Department strongly urges students to take four (4) years of math to be competitive in both college and the workplace. Students should complete Algebra 1 and Geometry/Integrated Math to have the best
preparation for the grade 10 Math MCAS. Students not reaching this level by the end of grade 10 will have supplementary material in their classes to improve their chances and will have additional
opportunities for review, remediation and retakes as necessary.

MAT115 ALGEBRA 1
Full Year Course Grade 9 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: Placement test results and teacher recommendation
In this course, students will learn to describe the world around them with algebraic expressions, equations, graphs and statistics. Integrated applications provide a context for the abstract language of algebra as well as reinforce the important skills, properties and representations. A scientific calculator is required.

MAT116 HONORS ALGEBRA 1
Full Year Course Grade 9 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: 87 or better in Math 8, placement test results, and teacher recommendation
This course is taught at an accelerated pace and is intended for students with a strong background in math. It covers all Algebra 1 topics, with additional enrichment topics to better prepare students for advanced study in mathematics. A scientific calculator is required.

MAT320 INTEGRATED MATH
Full Year Course Grade 10 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra 1 & Teacher Recommendation
This is a second year math course designed to reinforce and expand upon algebra skills while introducing geometric concepts necessary for students to achieve success on the 10th Grade Math
MCAS. A scientific calculator is required.

MAT200 GEOMETRY
Full Year Course Grades 9-12 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: 73 or better in Algebra 1
Students will learn traditional geometric topics such as constructions, angle measure, and the area of triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons, volume, congruence, similarity, right triangle, trigonometric ratios, circles and geometric proof through an inductive approach. Construction of two and three-dimensional models and use of the computer-based Geometers Sketchpad are an important part of this course. A compass, protractor, straight-edge, scientific calculator and loose-leaf notebook are required for this course.

MAT205 HONORS GEOMETRY
Full Year Course Grades 9-10 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: 87 or better in Algebra 1
This course is taught at an accelerated pace and is intended for students with a strong background in mathematics. It covers all Geometry topics, with additional enrichment topics to better prepare students for advanced study in mathematics. A compass, protractor, straight-edge, scientific calculator and loose-leaf notebook are required for this course.

MAT300 ALGEBRA 2
Full Year Course Grades 10-12 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: 73 or better in Algebra 1 and successful completion of Geometry
This course emphasizes using quadratic forms, powers, roots and the functions based on these concepts. Students will study matrices, logarithmic and exponential functions, polynomials,
sequences and series, and other functions as tools for modeling real world situations. A scientific or TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required.

MAT305 HONORS ALGEBRA 2
Full Year Course Grades 10-11 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: 87 or better in Algebra 1 and successful completion of Geometry.
This course is taught at an accelerated pace and is intended for students with a strong background in Algebra 1 and Geometry. It covers all Algebra 2 topics, with additional enrichment topics to better prepare students for advanced study in mathematics. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required.

MAT420 MATHEMATICS 4
Full Year Course Grades 11-12 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: 73 or better in Algebra 2
Math 4 is a course that encompasses and extends the topics and concepts of Algebra 2. Its goals are to develop proficiency with numerical and algebraic skills, develop a deeper understanding
of mathematical concepts and improve logical thinking. If time allows, it also includes the topics of trigonometry, sequence and series, exponential functions, probability, and descriptive statistics.

MAT451 ADVANCED PRE-CALCULUS
Full Year Course Grades 11-12 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: 83 or better in Algebra 2, or successful completion of Math 4
This intensive course provides a preparation for Calculus or Discrete Mathematics. Students will learn to use a graphing calculator in the study of functions (polynomial, rational, exponential,
logarithmic and trigonometric), polar and parametric equations, conics, probability and statistics, and regression equations. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required.

MAT500 AP CALCULUS AB
Full Year Course Grade 12 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: 83 or better in Pre-Calculus
This course develops the student’s understanding of calculus and provides experience with its methods and applications. The course emphasizes a multi-presentational approach to Calculus with
results and problems being expressed geometrically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Topics include; 1) functions, graphs, and limits, 2) derivatives, 3) integrals, and 4) slope fields. Technology
is used to explore, to confirm work, and to assist in interpreting results. Students registered for AP Calculus must take the AP exam in May. A TI-83, TI-84, or TI-89 graphing calculator (recommended by The College Board) is required.

MAT310 APPLIED MATH
Full Year Course Grades 11-12 5.00 Credits

Prerequisite: Successful completion of 2 full-year math courses
This course is designed to introduce students to several applications of mathematics. Topics of study include financial planning, budgeting, creating scale models, the mathematics of games, and interdisciplinary units relating to science and social studies.

MAT324 FINANCIAL PLANNING
Semester Course Grades 11-12 2.50 Credits

This course is based on a curriculum designed by the National Endowment for Financial Education. Its purpose is to alert, inform, and educate high school students about sound money management skills and the financial planning process. Topics of study include an overview of financial planning, career options, budgets, saving and investing, credit, and insurance.