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MATHEMATICS

Mathematics education requires students to think critically as they relate mathematics to real life situations. All
mathematics courses focus on the development of logical reasoning skills in problem-solving situations and the ability
to communicate one’s understanding of mathematics. There will be an emphasis on showing the work needed to solve
a problem in a logical format rather than just getting the numerical answer to the problem.

The use of technology and cooperative learning leads students to discover, analyze and make connections among
mathematical concepts. Students need numerous and varied experiences related to the cultural, historical and
scientific evolution of mathematics so that they can appreciate the role of mathematics in the development of our
contemporary society and realize its impact on their future career choices. Students also need to explore relationships
between mathematics and the disciplines it serves: the physical and life sciences, social sciences and humanities.

Courses offered make it possible for all students to understand mathematics at a depth and pace that is appropriate
for the individual student. A student wanting to complete four years of mathematics at Catholic Memorial may pursue
one of the following college preparatory sequences listed in the chart below.

Credits Course/Number Year Comments

1 College Preparatory Pathway 9
1 Algebra 1 410/411 10
1 Geometry 420/421 11
Algebra 2 432/433
1 College Ready Pathway 9 Check University requirements for acceptance as a math credit
1 Algebra 1 412/413 10
1 Geometry 422/423 11
.5 Algebra 2 432/433 12
.5 Statistics and Probability 440 11-12
.5 Trigonometry 441 12
1 Introduction Pre-Calculus 442 12
Pre-Calculus 452/453
1 College Level Pathway 9 Check University requirements for acceptance as a math credit
1 Accelerated Algebra 1 414/415 9-10 DISTANCE LEARNING COURSE
1 Accelerated Geometry 424/425 9-11 A T1-Nspire (non-CAS) graphing calculator is required.
1 Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry* 434/435 11-12
1 IB Pre-Calculus *SL 454/455 10-12
1 AP Statistics* 458/459 12
1 AP Calculus AB* 464/465 11
1 IB Mathematics 1 HL* 466/467 12
IB Mathematics 2 HL* 468/469

*Denotes a weighted course

Note: All math courses require a TI-84 Plus graphing calculator. Students who earn an A in Acc Algebra 1 414/415 may elect to take
Acc Geometry 424/425, along with Honors Algebra 2/Trigonometry* 434/435, so they can take AP Calculus AB* 464/465 as a senior.
Calculators that perform symbolic manipulations such as TI-89, TI-92 and TI Nspire CAS are not allowed when taking quizzes or tests.

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