ALGEBRA I

Grade Level(s):  9, 10, 11, 12

Credit(s):  1

Prerequisite(s):  Final grade of “C” or better in Math 8 Pre-Algebra SOL Test: Algebra I

GEOMETRY

Grade Level(s):  9, 10, 11, 12

Credit(s):  1

Prerequisite(s): Final grade of “C” or better in Algebra I SOL Test: Geometry

Course Description:  Geometry is the study of the theory and structure of geometric concepts.  The course will include concepts on points, lines, planes, angles, reasoning and proofs, triangles, quadrilaterals, proportions, trigonometry, circles, three-dimensional figures, coordinate geometry, vectors, and transformations.

ALGEBRA, FUNCTIONS, AND DATA ANALYSIS

Grade Level(s):  10, 11, 12

Credit(s):  1

Prerequisite(s):  Algebra I and Geometry SOL Test: None

Course Description:  This course will emphasize building mathematical models from data generated by practical applications such as those arising from science, business, and math.  This course should be taken prior to taking Algebra II.

ALGEBRA II

Grade Level(s):  9, 10, 11, 12

Credit(s):  1

Prerequisite(s): A final grade of “C” or better in Algebra I and Geometry. SOL Test: Algebra II

Course Description:  Algebra II is an extension of Algebra I.  Topics of study include equations and inequalities, polynomials, relations and functions, exponents, irrational and complex numbers, and quadratics. Students are required to take the Algebra II Standards of Learning (SOL) Test.

DE PRECALCULUS WITH TRIGONOMETRY DUAL ENROLLMENT

Grade Level(s):  10, 11, 12

Credit(s): 1W (5 college credits) VWCC Course: MTH 167

Prerequisite(s): Final grade of “C” or better in Algebra II and a qualifying math score on VPT, SAT, ACT, or PSAT test.

Course Description:  Presents topics in power, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, trigonometry, and trigonometric applications, including the Law of Sines and Cosines, and an introduction to conics.

DE STATISTICAL REASONING DUAL ENROLLMENT

Grade Level(s):  10, 11, 12

Credit(s):  1w (3 college credits) VWCC Course: MTH 155

Prerequisite(s):  Qualifying math score on VPT, SAT, ACT, or PSAT test.

Course Description:  Presents elementary statistical methods and concepts including visual data presentation, descriptive statistics, probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, correlation and linear regression. Emphasis is placed on the development of statistical thinking, simulation, and the use of statistical software.