MATHEMATICS COURSES

ALGEBRA 1
This is a full year course, preparing students for the new Algebra I Regents examination. The topics of study follow the new requirements as outlined by the New York State Education Department.

ALGEBRA IA
This is a full year course covering the first half of the new Algebra I curriculum. Students successfully completing this course will take Algebra IB the following year in preparation for the new Algebra I Regents examination.

ALGEBRA 1B
This is a full year course covering the second half of the new Algebra I curriculum, and preparing the students for the new exam. The topics of study follow the new requirements as outlined by the New York State Education Department. The course culminates with all students taking the Integrated Algebra I Regents Exam.

GEOMETRY
The purpose of the course in Geometry is two fold (1) Prepare students for the New York State Math A Regents examination; and, (2) Prepare students for topics required in Algebra II. Topics include probability, statistics, geometric constructions, properties of triangles, advanced trigonometry, transformations, the quadratic formula, and algebraic functions.

ALGEBRA II
This course is the last part of the Math B curriculum. The syllabus follows the requirements as outlined by the New York State Education Department. Topics of study include functions, proofs, complex numbers, geometry of the circle, logarithms and trigonometry. All students must take the Math B Regents in June.

PRE-CALCULUS
Pre-Calculus consists of a complete study of the number system - real, imaginary, and complex numbers. Following this is a detailed study of the elementary functions in conjunction with rectangular, polar, and space coordinate systems. An elementary study of series leads into a notion of the concepts of limits and continuity that leads into an introduction to differential and integral calculus. Theorems of space geometry are developed and applied to line, planes, and vectors in space.
Pre-Calculus is designed to develop a more rigorous understanding of mathematics in order to prepare the student for college level mathematics. Algebra II (Regents Course) is a pre-requisite for Pre-Calculus.

A. P. CALCULUS
A. P. Calculus (AB) is a full year course that reviews elementary and transcendental functions and presents methods of differentiating and integrating such functions.
A grade of "C" or better in Pre-Calculus is required to enroll in A. P. Calculus. Students who wish college credit must take the A. P. Calculus (AB) college entrance examination in May. Students desiring only school credit will take a Ticonderoga High School final examination in June.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS
The Advanced Placement course in Statistics is an introduction to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will be exposed to four broad themes: (1) Exploratory Analysis; (2) Planning a Statistical Study; (3) Probability; and, (4) Statistical Inference. All students enrolled in the course are expected to take the A. P. Statistics examination given in May. Pre-Requisites: Algebra II for seniors or students concurrently taking Pre-Calculus.

ADVANCED ALGEBRA TECHNIQUES & WORKSHOP STATISTICS
Advanced Algebra Techniques is a course designed to further explore mathematical topics introduced in Algebra I and Geometry. Through the use of the graphing calculator students will investigate topics involving trigonometry, systems of equations, statistics, probability, matrices and polar coordinates, as well as formal proof.
The course is intended for those students who have completed two years of mathematics and wish to further explore mathematical topics, or for those students who wish to supplement their Algebra II course work in preparation for the Math B exam.
Workshop Statistics focuses on active participation with statistical concepts. Through a series of hands-on activities, students discover statistical ideas, explore statistical principles, and apply statistical techniques. By investigating rich data sets, most involving real-world data, students learn statistics by doing.

OCCUPATIONAL MATHEMATICS
Occupational Mathematics provides a full year of practice in applying the concepts learned in Algebra and Geometry to consumer and job-related activities. Selected topics will be adapted to fit the specific needs and interests of the students. This course may be taken by teacher recommendation only.