High School Course Catalog

Mathematics

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IB MYP Algebra I Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics

Course Number: 413311R / 413312R COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level: Regular The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
Prerequisites: None (MYP) is a philosophy of teaching and an approach to
Number of Credits Earned: 1.0 instruction. Students in the MYP explore significant content,
Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Algebra; Career Ed; develop skills, and deepen conceptual understanding
Elective through their engagement with global contexts. Teachers
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters will plan using the MYP objectives and assess using
Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics the MYP criteria. In Algebra I, students begin to study
number properties more generally and become fluent
COURSE DESCRIPTION at manipulating symbols with multiple step methods. All
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme students should regularly be engaged in the Standards for
(MYP) is a philosophy of teaching and an approach to Mathematical Practice as defined by the Common Core.
instruction. Students in the MYP explore significant content, Mathematical content should be addressed through the
develop skills, and deepen conceptual understanding study of big ideas allowing students to see the connections
through their engagement with global contexts. Teachers between multiple concepts. The mathematical content
will plan using the MYP objectives and assess using of Algebra I includes Properties of Rational and Irrational
the MYP criteria. In Algebra I, students begin to study Numbers, Creating and Interpreting Expressions and
number properties more generally and become fluent Equations, Linear Equations and Inequalities, including
at manipulating symbols with multiple step methods. All Linear Systems, Solving Quadratic Equations using Multiple
students should regularly be engaged in the Standards for Methods, Interpreting and Building Functions using Proper
Mathematical Practice as defined by the Common Core. Function Notation, and Summarizing, Representing, and
Mathematical content should be addressed through the Interpreting Data.
study of big ideas allowing students to see the connections In an honors class, students will be expected to develop
between multiple concepts. The mathematical content more advanced problem-solving methods and precisely
of Algebra I includes Properties of Rational and Irrational communicate their in-depth understanding of the
Numbers, Creating and Interpreting Expressions and mathematical concepts covered. Students will also be asked
Equations, Linear Equations and Inequalities, including to make connections across mathematical ideas while
Linear Systems, Solving Quadratic Equations using Multiple justifying their thinking and strategies.
Methods, Interpreting and Building Functions using Proper
Function Notation, and Summarizing, Representing, and IB MYP Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry
Interpreting Data.
Course Number: 435111R / 435112R
Honors IB MYP Algebra Course Level: Regular
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Math I
Course Number: 433401H / 433402H Number of Credits Earned: 1.0
Course Level: Honors Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Adv Alg/Trig; Career Ed;
Prerequisites: None Elective
Number of Credits Earned: 1.0 Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters
Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Algebra; Career Ed; Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics
Elective
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters COURSE DESCRIPTION
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
(MYP) is a philosophy of teaching and an approach to

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instruction. Students in the MYP explore significant content, methods and mathematical representations builds a level
develop skills, and deepen conceptual understanding of fluency and conceptual understanding essential for the
through their engagement with global contexts. Teachers study of more advanced mathematics. All students should
will plan using the MYP objectives and assess using the regularly be engaged in the Standards for Mathematical
MYP criteria. In Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry, Practice as defined by the Common Core. Mathematical
students will extend their knowledge of functions to content should be addressed through the study of big
create and apply mathematical models to represent and ideas allowing students to see the connections between
interpret real-world contexts. The development and multiple concepts. The mathematical content of Algebra II
comparison of multiple solution methods and mathematical includes Non-linear Relationships and Functions, Solving
representations builds a level of fluency and conceptual Complex Equations using Multiple Methods, Interpreting,
understanding essential for the study of more advanced Building, and Modeling with Functions, Making Inferences
mathematics. All students should regularly be engaged in and Conclusions from Data, and Probability. In an honors
the Standards for Mathematical Practice as defined by the class, students will be expected to develop more advanced
Common Core. Mathematical content should be addressed problem-solving methods and precisely communicate their
through the study of big ideas allowing students to see the in-depth understanding of the mathematical concepts
connections between multiple concepts. The mathematical covered. Students will also be asked to make connections
content of Algebra II includes Non-linear Relationships across mathematical ideas while justifying their thinking
and Functions, Solving Complex Equations using Multiple and strategies. Successful completion of Algebra II will
Methods, Interpreting, Building, and Modeling with prepare students for future IB, honors, and AP coursework
Functions, Making Inferences and Conclusions from Data, in mathematics.
and Probability.
IB MYP Geometry
IB MYP Honors Advanced Algebra with
Trigonometry Course Number: 434401R / 434402R
Course Level: Regular
Course Number: 435111H / 435112H Prerequisites: Algebra I; Math I
Course Level: Honors Number of Credits Earned: 1.0
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Math I Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Geometry; Career Ed;
Number of Credits Earned: 1.0 Elective
Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Adv Alg/Trig; Career Ed; Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters
Elective Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters
Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics COURSE DESCRIPTION
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
COURSE DESCRIPTION (MYP) is a philosophy of teaching and an approach to
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme instruction. Students in the MYP explore significant content,
(MYP) is a philosophy of teaching and an approach to develop skills, and deepen conceptual understanding
instruction. Students in the MYP explore significant through their engagement with global contexts. Teachers
content, develop skills, and deepen conceptual will plan using the MYP objectives and assess using the
understanding through their engagement with global MYP criteria. In Geometry, students will reason inductively
contexts. Teachers will plan using the MYP objectives to construct geometric patterns, discover geometric
and assess using the MYP criteria. In Honors Advanced relationships and formulate conjectures. Students will
Algebra with Trigonometry, students will extend their reason deductively to construct logical arguments and
knowledge of functions to create and apply mathematical proofs using appropriate terminology. All students should
models to represent and interpret real-world contexts. regularly be engaged in the Standards for Mathematical
The development and comparison of multiple solution Practice as defined by the Common Core. Mathematical

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content should be addressed through the study of big ideas IB SL Math/Calculus I
allowing students to see the connections between multiple
concepts. The mathematical content of Geometry includes Course Number: 473301A / 473302A
Similarity and Congruence, Transformational Geometry, Course Level: Advanced
Right Triangles, Geometric Constructions and Proofs, Prerequisites: None
Measurement and Dimension, Modeling, Coordinate Number of Credits Earned: 1.0
Geometry, and Circles. Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Career Ed; Elective
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters
Honors IB MYP Geometry Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics
Links: Click here for a link with more detailed information
Course Number: 434401H / 434402H about the course
Course Level: Honors
Prerequisites: Algebra I; Math I COURSE DESCRIPTION
Number of Credits Earned: 1.0 The course focuses on introducing important mathematical
Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Geometry; Career Ed; concepts through the development of mathematical
Elective techniques. The intention is to introduce students to these
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters concepts in a comprehensible and coherent way, rather
Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics than insisting on mathematical rigor. Students should
wherever possible apply the mathematical knowledge
COURSE DESCRIPTION they have acquired to solve realistic problems set in an
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme appropriate context. The majority of these students will
(MYP) is a philosophy of teaching and an approach to expect to need a sound mathematical background as they
instruction. Students in the MYP explore significant content, prepare for future studies in subjects such as chemistry,
develop skills, and deepen conceptual understanding economics, psychology and business administration.
through their engagement with global contexts. Teachers
will plan using the MYP objectives and assess using the IB SL Math/Calculus II
MYP criteria. In Geometry, students will reason inductively
to construct geometric patterns, discover geometric Course Number: 473401A / 473402A
relationships and formulate conjectures. Students will Course Level: Advanced
reason deductively to construct logical arguments and Prerequisites: IB SL Math/Calculus I
proofs using appropriate terminology. All students should Number of Credits Earned: 1.0
regularly be engaged in the Standards for Mathematical Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Career Ed; Elective
Practice as defined by the Common Core. Mathematical Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters
content should be addressed through the study of big ideas Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics
allowing students to see the connections between multiple Links: Click here for a link with more detailed information
concepts. The mathematical content of Geometry includes about the course
Similarity and Congruence, Transformational Geometry,
Right Triangles, Geometric Constructions and Proofs, COURSE DESCRIPTION
Measurement and Dimension, Modeling, Coordinate The course focuses on introducing important mathematical
Geometry, and Circles. concepts through the development of mathematical
In an honors class, students will be expected to develop techniques. The intention is to introduce students to these
more advanced problem-solving methods and precisely
communicate their in-depth understanding of the
mathematical concepts covered. Students will also be asked
to make connections across mathematical ideas while
justifying their thinking and strategies.

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concepts in a comprehensible and coherent way, rather Links: Click here for a link with more detailed information
than insisting on mathematical rigor. Students should about the course
wherever possible apply the mathematical knowledge
they have acquired to solve realistic problems set in an COURSE DESCRIPTION
appropriate context. The majority of these students will This course caters for students who already possess
expect to need a sound mathematical background as they knowledge of basic mathematical concepts, and who
prepare for future studies in subjects such as chemistry, are equipped with the skills needed to apply simple
economics, psychology and business administration. mathematical techniques correctly. The majority of
these students will expect to need a sound mathematical
Advanced Placement Statistics background as they prepare for future studies in
subjects such as chemistry, economics, psychology
Course Number: 474101A / 474102A and business administration. The course focuses on
Course Level: Advanced introducing important mathematical concepts through the
Prerequisites: Algebra, Algebra II and Trigonometry, and development of mathematical techniques. Students should
Geometry wherever possible apply the mathematical knowledge
Number of Credits Earned: 1.0 they have acquired to solve realistic problems set in an
Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Career Ed; Elective appropriate context.
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters
Teacher Certification Required: Math, AP summer institute IB HL Math/Groups/Sets II

COURSE DESCRIPTION Course Number: 477201A / 477202A
The AP statistics course is to introduce students to the Course Level: Advanced
major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and Prerequisites: IB HL Math/Calculus I
drawing conclusions from data. Major content topics are Number of Credits Earned: 1.0
divided into four themes: exploratory analysis, planning and Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Career Ed; Elective
conducting a study, probability, and statistical inference. Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters
Important components of the course should include the use Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics
of technology, projects and laboratories, cooperative group Links: Click here for a link with more detailed information
problem-solving, and writing, as a part of concept-oriented about the course
instruction and assessment. This will allow students to build
interdisciplinary connections with other subjects and with COURSE DESCRIPTION
their world outside school. This course caters for students who already possess
knowledge of basic mathematical concepts, and who
IB HL Math/Calculus I are equipped with the skills needed to apply simple
mathematical techniques correctly. The majority of
Course Number: 477101A / 477102A these students will expect to need a sound mathematical
Course Level: Advanced background as they prepare for future studies in
Prerequisites: None subjects such as chemistry, economics, psychology
Number of Credits Earned: 1.0 and business administration. The course focuses on
Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Career Ed; Elective introducing important mathematical concepts through the
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters development of mathematical techniques. Students should
Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics wherever possible apply the mathematical knowledge
they have acquired to solve realistic problems set in an
appropriate context.

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IB SL Further Math I of competence in a range of analytical and technical skills,
and who display considerable interest in the subject. Most of
Course Number: 478101A / 478102A these students will intend to study mathematics at university,
Course Level: Advanced either as a subject in its own right or as a major component
Prerequisites: None of a related subject. In particular, the course is designed
Number of Credits Earned: 1.0 to allow students to learn about a variety of branches of
Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Career Ed; Elective mathematics in depth and also to appreciate practical
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters applications. The nature of the subject is such that it focuses
Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics on different branches of mathematics to encourage the
Links: Click here for a link with more detailed information student to appreciate the diversity of the subject.
about the course
IB HL Further Math I
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Further mathematics caters for students with a good Course Number: 478301A / 478302A
background in mathematics who have attained a high Course Level: Advanced
degree of competence in a range of analytical and technical Prerequisites: None
skills, and who display considerable interest in the subject. Number of Credits Earned: 1.0
Most of these students will intend to study mathematics at Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Career Ed; Elective
university, either as a subject in its own right or as a major Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters
component of a related subject. In particular, the course Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics
is designed to allow students to learn about a variety of Links: Click here for a link with more detailed information
branches of mathematics in depth and also to appreciate about the course
practical applications. The nature of the subject is such COURSE DESCRIPTION
that it focuses on different branches of mathematics to Further mathematics caters for students with a good
encourage the student to appreciate the diversity of the background in mathematics who have attained a high degree
subject. of competence in a range of analytical and technical skills,
and who display considerable interest in the subject. Most of
IB SL Further Math II these students will intend to study mathematics at university,
either as a subject in its own right or as a major component
Course Number: 478201A / 478202A of a related subject. In particular, the course is designed
Course Level: Advanced to allow students to learn about a variety of branches of
Prerequisites: IB SL Further Math I mathematics in depth and also to appreciate practical
Number of Credits Earned: 1.0 applications. The nature of the subject is such that it focuses
Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Career Ed; Elective on different branches of mathematics to encourage the
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters student to appreciate the diversity of the subject.
Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics
Links: Click here for a link with more detailed information IB HL Further Math II
about the course
Course Number: 478401A / 478402A
COURSE DESCRIPTION Course Level: Advanced
Further mathematics caters for students with a good Prerequisites: IB HL Further Math I
background in mathematics who have attained a high degree Number of Credits Earned: 1.0

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Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Career Ed; Elective data structures, the study of standard algorithms and typical
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters applications, and the use of logic and formal methods.
Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics
Links: Click here for a link with more detailed information Math Lab
about the course
Course Number: 491201R / 491202R
COURSE DESCRIPTION Course Level: Regular
Further mathematics caters for students with a good Prerequisites: None
background in mathematics who have attained a high degree Number of Credits Earned: 1.0
of competence in a range of analytical and technical skills, Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Elective
and who display considerable interest in the subject. Most of Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters
these students will intend to study mathematics at university, Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics
either as a subject in its own right or as a major component
of a related subject. In particular, the course is designed COURSE DESCRIPTION
to allow students to learn about a variety of branches of Math Lab 1 is a tutorial class that supports students with
mathematics in depth and also to appreciate practical their mathematics learning. Students will receive tutoring
applications. The nature of the subject is such that it focuses that builds mathematical skills, supports the content in their
on different branches of mathematics to encourage the core math classes, and covers content directly aligned to
student to appreciate the diversity of the subject. Illinois state standardized. Each student works with a full-
time tutor along with 1-2 peers in the same math class. The
Advanced Placement Computer Science A tutor has a college degree and is skilled in mathematics. The
tutor spends time addressing individual student needs and
Course Number: 778301A / 778302A reviews concepts that the student may not have previously
Course Level: Advanced mastered. This helps students feel more prepared for
Prerequisites: Algebra, Algebra II and Trigonometry, and and exceed in the math classes needed for graduation. In
Geometry addition, the course will help students build confidence with
Number of Credits Earned: 1.0 standardized math test content by exposing them to practice
Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Career Ed; Elective test situations, reviewing test-type questions, and helping
Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters students utilize test taking strategies. If you are interested
Teacher Certification Required: Technology, AP summer in offering this course at your school please contact
institute Barbara Algarin at [email protected] or
617.304.7833
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The AP Computer Science A course is an introductory Math Lab II
course in computer science. Because the design and
implementation of computer programs to solve problems Course Number: 491301R / 491302R
involve skills that are fundamental to the study of computer Course Level: Regular
science, a large part of the course is built around the Prerequisites: None
development of computer programs that correctly solve a Number of Credits Earned: 1.0
given problem. These programs should be understandable, Type of Graduation Credit Earned: Elective
adaptable, and, when appropriate, reusable. At the same Recommended Course Duration: 2 semesters
time, the design and implementation of computer programs Teacher Certification Required: Mathematics
is used as a context for introducing other important aspects
of computer science, including the development and analysis
of algorithms, the development and use of fundamental

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