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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT 2011: Algebra I CP* 5 credits per semester Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra 2034: Algebra II/Trigonometry CP* 5 credits per semester Prerequisite: Geometry CP This course is a comprehensive beginning to high school mathematics. It presents basic properties involving numbers, variables, and equations. Simplifying rational expressions and solving equations are covered as well as an exposure to inequalities, polynomials, graphing linear equations, factoring, solving linear systems, functions, exponents and radicals. Problem solving applications are stressed. MATHEMATICS Fairmont provides a diverse and challenging range of courses in its four-year college preparatory program that meets the needs of students at different stages of ability and interest in math. The curriculum is designed to develop every student���s ability to reason, problem-solve, calculate, postulate, and relate math experiences to real-life situations. Students are encouraged to work with technological tools and to communicate in the language of math. Students��� placement into advanced and honors classes will be based on their grade and an ���index score.��� This score will be a combination of their average in the previous class and their score on a challenge exam. This is a course in intermediate Algebra that includes reinforcement of topics covered in Algebra I such as solving equations and inequalities, graphing linear equations and solving linear systems of equations. The course extends to functions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, polynomials, conic sections, exponential equations, logarithmic equations, trigonometric functions, graphing trigonometric functions and proving trigonometric identities. Graphing calculators are introduced. 2021: Geometry CP* 5 credits per semester Prerequisite: Algebra I CP 2032: Algebra II/ Trigonometry (H)* 5 credits per semester Prerequisite: A or better in Geometry CP & index score > 170 or B or better in Geometry (H) & index score > 160 This is a traditional course in Euclidean geometry that includes an introduction to proofs, deductive logic, basic geometric concepts, constructions and applications to area and volume problems. Axioms involving angles, triangles, polygons, circles, and inequalities are presented. This is a course in intermediate algebra and trigonometry in preparation for further advanced study of mathematics. The course includes reinforcement of concepts covered in Algebra I such as numerical set/properties, solving equations/ inequalities, graphing linear equations, and solving linear systems of equations. The course extends to functions, complex/imaginary numbers, quadratic equations/graphs, polynomials, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic equations, and sequences/series. This course concludes with a comprehensive analysis of trigonometry including 2022: Geometry (H)* 5 credits per semester Prerequisite: A or better in Algebra 1 CP & index score> 170 or B or better This course includes basic geometric concepts, proofs, area, volume and advanced geometry. The curriculum contains a strong emphasis on presenting rigorous proofs of various types involving triangles, polygons, inequalities and circles. Comparisons between deductive and inductive logical arguments are made. 11 WWW.FAIRMONTSCHOOLS.COM