Mathematics

OVERVIEW

The Mathematics Department offers students the opportunity to develop skills in analysis, computation, and critical thinking necessary to succeed in post-secondary academic studies, technology, business, and everyday life.

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MAJOR COURSE OFFERINGS

Applied Mathematics I--emphasizes vocational applications of mathematics using a hands-on/laboratory approach. This courseinclues calculator use in problem solving, precision and accuracy in etimation, various units of measurement, statistics, basic geometry, use of graphs and tables and an introduction to algebra.

Applied Mathematics II--expands on Applied Math I Skills. This course includes the algebra of linear and quadratic functions, systems of linear equations, computer aided problem solving, and geometry.

Pre-Algebra--integrates topics from arithmetic, geometry, measurement, and statistics to enable students to funcion the college preparatory program. This course uses patterns to model concepts such as number, variable, graph, relation, and operations. Prerequisite: Grade 8 Mathematics.

Algebra I--introduces algebraic concepts. This course emphasizes the theory and application of variables, graphing, linear equations, and inequalities, and quadratics. Students solve problems using quadratic equations, calculators, and computers. Prerequisite: Grade 8 Mathematics or Pre-Algebra.

Euclidean Geometry--provides a visual approach to conceptualizing. This course uses informal logic reasoning processes including : deductive and inductive reasoning, synthetic, coordinate, and transformational approaches to study congruence, similarity, parallelism, symmetry, and perpendicularity. Prerequisite: Algebra I or Applied Math II.

Algebra II--extends Algebra I skills. The course emphasizes polynomial , exponential, and logarithmic functions, and extends the concept of number to inclue irrational and complex numbers. Students cover in-depth graphing, systems of linear equations and inequalities, and quadratics. Course work introduces probability, statistics, sequences, and series. Prerequiste: Algebra I.

Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry--enhances algebra skills and introduces trigonometry through the use of calculators and computers. Students explore real and complex numbers, vectors, matrices, sequences and series, probability, statistics, conic sections, functions, and problem solving. Prerequisites: Algebra II or Euclidean Geometry.

Calculus/AP Calculus--follows the College Board syllabus for the Advanced Placement Calculus AP Examination. Students explore the use and application of functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, and integrals. Prerequisites: Four Years of Mathematics.

Students will follow one of the three plans below:

PLAN I	PLAN II	PLAN III
Euclidean Geometry	Applied Math I	Pre-Algebra
Algebra II	Applied Math II	Algebra I
Advanced Algebra	Euclidean Geometry	Euclidean Geometry
Calculus/AP Calculus	Algebra II	Algebra II

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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Andover-Dartmouth Competition
  
• Georgia Mathematics League Competiton
  
• Annual Academic Research Fair
• Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering (SECME)
  

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Mathematics Related Links

Mathematics links
Earliest Known Uses of Mathematics
Some of the Words in Mathematics
History of Mathematical Symbols
SurfNetKids math links
Mathematics QCC objectives
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Dept of Education GGT page

STAFF

Audrey Reynolds, chair

Ebony Anderson-Johnson, Erin Davis, J. Green, Christian Hagbe-Nguidjol, W. Howard, Andrew Nichols