Mathematics

Math Courses at Rowland High School
The math department has aligned all courses to adhere to curriculum changes mandated by the state and district. As a result, courses offered include: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, College Algebra, Pre- Calculus/Trigonometry, AP Calculus AB & BC, AP Statistics and Applied Algebra & Geometry.

Algebra I One-year course
9* 10 11 12

*Prerequisite: 8th grade teacher recommendation

Algebra I is a college preparatory course for students with a strong foundation in mathematics. The major focus is building the foundation of functional relationships, discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, conceptual understanding to develop methods for finding solutions, learn to express relationships verbally, pictorially, graphically, and symbolically, and develop logic. Homework is assigned daily.

* This course may not be repeated for credit.
* This course meets the mathematics requirement for graduation.
* This course meets the University of California entrance requirements.
* This course meets the California State University entrance requirements.

Geometry One-year course
9* 10 11 12

*Prerequisite: 8th grade Algebra I teacher recommendation or Algebra I with a grade of "C" or better.

Geometry is a college preparatory course that helps students develop the ability to think logically and spatially. There will also be an emphasis on properties of quadrilaterals, triangles, parallel lines, development of visualization and drawing skills, proofs, and coordinate graphs. Homework is assigned daily.

Algebra II One-year course
9* 10 11 12

*Prerequisite: 8th grade geometry teacher recommendation or Algebra I and Geometry with a grade of "C" or better.

Algebra II is a college preparatory course that continues to build on the mathematical topics and problem solving techniques learned in algebra I and geometry. There is an emphasis on functions, logical reasoning, sequences and series, exponential and logarithmic functions, probability and statistics, and conics. Homework is assigned daily.

Applied Algebra and Geometry One-Year Course
10 11 12

Prerequisites: Credit earned in Algebra 1; 10th grade status or above

This course is designed to reinforce the Algebra 1 and Geometry standards necessary for successful completion of the CAHSEE through real life applications, as well as to fulfill the student's 2-year high school graduation requirement for mathematics.

* This course may not be repeated for credit.
* This course meets the mathematics requirement for graduation.
* This course does not meets the University of California entrance requirements.
* This course does not meets the California State University entrance requirements.

AP Statistics One-year course
10 11 12

Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra II with a grade of "C" or better

AP Statistics is designed to prepare the student to take and pass the Advanced Placement Exam in Statistics. Students are introduced to major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. The availability of a graphing calculator is required.

* This course receives honor credit
* This course may not be repeated for credit.
* This course meets the mathematics requirement for graduation.
* This course meets the University of California entrance requirements.
* This course meets the California State University entrance requirements.

IB Math One-semester course
11 12

Prerequisite: Enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Program

This course is designed to prepare students to take and pass the Mathematics (SL) and Mathematics (HL) assessments for the International Baccalaureate Program. Students will review and learn notation and terminology unique to the program.

College Algebra [IB Math Studies (SL)] One-year course
9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: Algebra II with a "C" or better.

College Algebra has two main focuses. Firstly, this course serves as a bridge from algebra II to pre-calculus. The content covered reviews important concepts needed to be mastered prior to entering pre-calculus. After which, trigonometry is introduced to allow students to enter in pre-calculus with a better foundation of trigonometry. The second focus of the course is to prepare students for the Math Studies Standard Level assessment. Additional areas of study include set and logic, vectors, statistics and probability, and financial mathematics. The availability of a graphing calculator is required.

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry One-year course
9 10 11 12

Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry with a grade of "C" or better. (`B" recommended)

This course is intended for students who plan to continue the study of mathematics beyond high school and provide students with a strong foundation and background in preparation for Calculus. Students will discuss and investigate advanced algebraic techniques and graphically illustrate concepts used in mathematics, thus developing a natural and intuitive foundation for high mathematics. The study of trigonometry is introduces covering realistic applications and modeling connections among right triangle ratios, trigonometric functions, and circular functions, numerical applications of sum, difference, double-angle identities and graphing and solving trigonometric equations. Homework is assigned daily and the availability of a graphing calculator
(Texas Instruments TI-83) is required.

AP Calculus AB One-year course
10 11 12

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry with a grade of "C" or better. (`B" recommended).

AP Calculus AB is designed to prepare the student to take and pass the Advanced Placement Exam is Calculus. The availability of a graphing calculator is required.

AP Calculus BC One-year course
10 11 12

Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB ("B" is highly recommended)

AP Calculus BC is designed to prepare the student to take and pass the Advanced Placement Exam is Calculus BC. The availability of a graphing calculator is required.