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District Mathematics Team Leader: Lars Nordfelt (lnordfelt@pcschools.us)
Elementary Mathematics Curriculum
Secondary Course Descriptions
College Preparation
College Level Courses
Recommended Course Sequence
Secondary Placement Process
Homework Help
State Curriculum Information
General Math Websites
Elementary Math Websites
Secondary Math Websites
Elementary Mathematics Curriculum
Everyday Mathematics
Student Homeroom
Parent's Homeroom
Educator's Homeroom
Secondary Course Descriptions
Math 6
Students will develop skills and conceptual understanding of operations with decimals, integers, fractions, and percents. This includes an introduction to variables, geometry, simple statistics, and probability.
Prerequisite: Math 5
Math 7
This course provides an in-depth experience in developing conceptual understanding of mathematics principles and skills that are necessary for success in Pre-algebra.
Prerequisite: Math 6
Pre-algebra
The major emphases of the Pre-algebra course are rational numbers, proportionality, measurement, data collection and analysis, probability, and beginning algebra concepts that serve as a transition into formal algebra and geometry.
Prerequisite: Math 7 or mastery of Math 6
Algebra I
Students learn algebra as a style of thinking for formalizing patterns, functions, and generalizations. The focus will be on proficiency in recognizing and working effectively with linear relationships and their applications to life.
Prerequisite: mastery of Pre-algebra
Algebra A and B
These courses cover all of the Algebra I topics in two years instead of the traditional one year.
Prerequisite: Pre-algebra
Geometry
Students explore geometry through inductive and deductive processes, technology, and algebraic connections. Topics include logic, angle and line relationships, polygons, congruence, similarity, and trigonometry.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Algebra II
Students will build upon the knowledge previously learned in Algebra I and Geometry. The study of functions is the primary focus, including quadratic, absolute value, sine, cosine, and radical functions.
Prerequisite: mastery of Algebra I and Geometry
College Preparation
Colleges vary in their math requirements for applicants. The most selective colleges require students to take four years of math in grades 9-12. These colleges often prefer that students take the most difficult courses offered by their school. If your student is looking toward schools like Princeton, Stanford, or Williams, he or she should strongly consider four years of math, including calculus. Moderately selective colleges and universities often require three or four years of mathematics, including the completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher. Less selective colleges, like many community colleges, may not have any specific requirements with respect to mathematics. Parents and students are strongly encouraged to review the admission requirements of colleges or universities that a student may be considering.
College Level Courses
Precalculus I (formerly Math 1010/1050 or Intermediate and College Algebra), Precalculus II (formerly Math 1050/1060 or College Algebra and Trigonometry), and Precalculus III (formerly Math 1060/Precalculus or Trigonometry and Precalculus) are college level classes. Students do not receive college credit for these classes but learning this material will give them an advantage in college. A student who completes Algebra II may enroll in either Precalculus I or Precalculus II. Precalculus I is a prerequisite for Precalculus III.
Advanced Placement
AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics are advanced placement courses. Students may earn college credit by passing the end-of-year test administered through the College Board. Check the college to see if this credit is honored by that school. Visit CollegeBoard.com for more details.
Placement Process
Beginning in the 5th grade, students qualify for their next mathematics course through the district placement process. Before registration begins in early spring, each student takes a placement test.
5th Grade: Based on a student's score on the placement assessments they will be assigned to the appropriate course for their 6th grade school year.
6th to 11th Grade: The student's current teacher considers the placement test score and the student's performance throughout the year, and then uses the district guidelines to determine which course to place the student in.
If a student is not satisfied with the original placement they may appeal by improving their performance in their current course or retaking the placement test in June and/or August. If they still do not qualify for their desired course, then they may appeal to the principal of the school.
This process is designed with the students' best interests in mind. Each student should enroll in a challenging course that provides them with an opportunity for success.
Homework Help
If you need homework help, your best bet is to contact your teacher to set a time before or after school to meet with them. Here are some other options:
Ecker Hill International School
Math Tutoring is available in the library during Homework Club. It runs after school Monday - Thursday from 3:45 P.M. to 4:45 P.M.
Treasure Mountain Internationl School
Tutoring is available in the library, Monday - Thursday, 2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Park City High School
The Math Lab, run by student tutors, is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 A.M. to 7:20 A.M. It is in Ms. Hall's classroom (#247 in the new east wing).
A list of senior tutors will be available from your teacher soon after school starts. You can call one of these tutors to set up an appointment to get some help.
General Mathematics Information
- A Catalog of Mathematics Resources on the Internet
- A List of Math Websites for Parents and Students
- Ask Dr. Math
- Cool Math 4 Kids
- Cool Math Websites
- Fun Brain
- Homework Help
- Math Homework Support
- Student Resource - Tools
- Virtual Manipulatives
- Web Math
- When Will I Use Math
- Whole Numbers
- Math History
- NUMB3RS Activities