BEDFORD MATH

Introduction High School Mathematics Algebra 1 Algebra 2 Geometry Statistics and Probability RR Pre-Algebra RR Algebra RR Geometry RR Basic Math Honors Algebra 2 Honors Geometry Honors Pre-Calculus AP Calculus AP Statistics

 

Introduction High School Mathematics A - Course 3401
Introduction High School Mathematics B - Course 3402

Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Signature of current math teacher

Introduction to High School Math is designed to review and reinforce mathematics skills needed for future course work. Problem solving activities are used to present topics in arithmetic, estimation, graphing data, data analysis, measurement, basic geometry, and algebra. Calculators and other mathematical tools are an integral part of the program. This class is not available to students who have passed higher level math classes.
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Algebra 1 A - Course - 3021
Algebra 1 B - Course - 3022

Grades 9. 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Algebra 1 is a course designed to provide the elementary foundation for higher level classes in mathematics. The student will develop the ability to reason abstractly using using the following concepts: polynomials, inequalities, solving equations, linear and quadratic equations, exponents, and functions.
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Algebra 2 A - Course - 3051
Algebra 2 B - Course - 3052

Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry

Algebra builds on the concepts mastered in Algebra 1. The course covers topics such as linear, quadratic, rational, polynomial, trogonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions in addition to inequalities, sequences, and probability. It is strongly that a student enrolled in Algebra 2 have at least a C average in Geometry.
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Geometry A - Course - 3031
Geometry B - Course - 3032

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1

The goal of geometry is to acquaint students with basic geometric concepts as they relate to the field mathematics. Students will be exposed to concepts in the following areas: components of logic, reasoning, formal proof, area, perimeter, and volume of various geometrical shapes; the properties of polygons including triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids, develop spatial reasoning skills. Students will also develop skills with transformations and relationships between figures. It is strongly recommended that students enrolled in Geometry have at least a C average in Algebra 1.
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Pre-Calculus A - Course - 3071
Pre-Calculus B - Course - 3072

Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with a C or better

Pre-calculus is a college preparatory course presenting topics that continue the study of linear, polynomial, exponential, trigonometric, logarithmic functions, conic sections, sequences and series. Additional topics include vectors, matrices, and polar graphing, it is strongly recommended that a student enrolled in Pre-calculus have at least a C average in Algebra 2.
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Statistics and Probability - Course - 3524

Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry

This one term course is designed to be an introduction to the field of statistics. Because today's technology makes statistics more accessible, it is important that students have an understanding of this subject and its many applications. This course will cover the many concepts of statistics, including the normal curve, analyzing data with charts and graphs, elementary probability, and sampling techniques.
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Special Education

 

RR Pre-Algebra A - Course - 6801
RR Pre-Algebra B - Course - 6802

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

RR Pre-Algebra is a course designed to meet the individual needs of each student. The student will develop the ability to reason abstractly using the following concepts: conversions, fractions, exponents, order of operation, variables, open/true/false statements, numerical and algebraic expressions, evaluating expressions, solving equations, integers, equalities and inequalities, slope, slope intercept form, distributive propriety, FOIL method, probability, mean, mode, and median, reading, interpretation of constructing graphs, tables, and charts. Calculators and other mathematical tools are used as part of this program.
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RR Algebra A - Course - 6821
RR Algebra B - Course - 6822

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

RR Algebra 1 is is a course designed to provide the elementary foundation for higher level classes in mathematics. The student will develop the ability to reason abstractly using the following concepts: polynomials, inequalities, solving equations, linear and quadratic equations, exponents, introduction to statistics.
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RR Geometry A - Course - 6831
RR Geometry B - Course - 6832

Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

The goal of geometry is to acquaint with basic geometric concepts as they relate to the field of mathematics. Students will be exposed to concepts in the following areas: components of logic reasoning, formal proof, area, perimeter, and volume of various geometrical shapes; the properties of polygons including triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids, to develop spatial reasoning skills. Students will also develop skills with transformations and the relationship between figures. It is strongly recommended that a student enrolled in geometry have at least a C average in Algebra 1.
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RR Basic Math - Course - 6783

Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Individualized Education Plan (IEP)

Basic math concentrates on four basic operations of math. Students will work on these basic operations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Upon mastery of these skills, students will work on place value, rounding, estimation, conversions and story problems.
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Honors & AP

Honors Algebra 2 A - Course - 3061
Honors Algebra 2 B - Course - 3062

Grades 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry plus admission to the honors program

The Honors section will include covered in reguler algebra 2. Moving at faster pace will allow students to ulilize the disovery method and expose them to more rigorous tests. Enrichment topis such as beginning micro computer programming, probability, sequences and statitics are important aspects of the Honors classes.
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Honors Geometry A - Course - 3041
Honors Geometry B - Course - 3042

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 plus admission to the honors program

The Honors section will cover all concepts spelled out in the course of study of regular geometry, but at a more accellerated pace. Use of the discovery method will be emphasized as well as supplementary materials that nurture the precocious math student. The spatial relation skill as it pertains to geometry will be stressed as a critical factor in comprehending the enriched topics.
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Honors Pre-Calculus A - Course - 3081
Honors Pre-Calculus B - Course - 3082

Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 plus admission to the honors program

The Honors section will include those topics listed in the course study of pre-calculus plus other such as: Vectors in physics, polar coordinates, complex numbers in polar form, and other concepts that would be considered enrichment.
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AP Calculus A - Course - 3090
AP Calculus B - Course - 3091
AP Calculus C - Course - 3092

Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-calculus or Pre-calculus and Admission to the AP Program

This class is a fast pace AP Calculus Class desidned to prepare a student for the Advaced Placement Calculus AB test. The course covers Limits, the Derivative, and Integration with algebraic, trionometic, logarithmic and exponetail functions. The course cover traditiononal analytical algebraic methods along with a graphical approch using graphing calculaters. The student willl gain experiance with the fundamentals and with a wide varietty of applications.
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AP Statistics A - Course - 3520
AP Statistics B - Course - 3521
AP Statistics C - Course - 3522

Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-calculus or Pre-calculus and Admission to the AP Program At least oone statistics course is typiclly required for majors such as engeneering, psychology, socialology, heath science, and business. This year long course is intended to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.


Topics incude:

  • Exploring Data: Observing patterns and departurs from patterns
  • Planning a Study: Deciding wow and what to measure
  • Anticipating Pattern: Producing models using probability and simulation
  • Statisical Inferance: Comfirming models

Students who succesfully complete this course an score within a required range on the AP Statistics Test given in May, have the oppertunity to obtain college credit for a statisics course at a cost much less then than tuiton.

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