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TITLE:
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English I
General
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LEVEL:
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9
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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None
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COURSE NUMBER:
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101
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DESCRIPTION:
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English I General is designed to provide students with
structure and support beyond that available in English I. Students will have
the opportunity to acquire the additional skills they need to function
successfully across the curriculum at the sophomore level. In addition to the
work required of students enrolled in English I, English I General
incorporates a cross-curricular, skill-based component. This course meets the
freshman English requirement and is a sixty-five minute class.
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TITLE:
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English I
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LEVEL:
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9
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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None
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COURSE NUMBER:
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100
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DESCRIPTION:
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English I is intended to familiarize the student with a
variety of literary genres: short story, novel, mythology, drama, and poetry;
to provide opportunity for personal and expository writing based on the
student's reading; to interrelate grammar and vocabulary within the student's
reading experience and written projects; to build SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject
Test and /or ACT test talking skills; and to encourage student discussion.
The course will introduce basic preparatory skills necessary for the critical
analysis of literature at the sophomore level.
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TITLE:
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Honors English
I
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LEVEL:
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9
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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Reading level and
language skills must be at the tenth grade level. A writing sample is
required and will be assessed by course instructor and/or department
chairperson.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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103
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DESCRIPTION:
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Honors English I is an accelerated course which introduces the
student to a variety of literary genres: short story, novel, poetry,
mythology, and drama; provides opportunity for personal and analytical
writing based on the student's reading; interrelates grammar and vocabulary
with student's reading experience and written projects; to build SAT
Reasoning, SAT Subject Test and / or ACT test taking skills; and encourages
student discussion. The class will cover the skills necessary for the
critical analysis of literature at the sophomore level.
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TITLE:
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English II
– Modern Literature
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LEVEL:
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10
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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English I or
English I General
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COURSE NUMBER:
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110
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DESCRIPTION:
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English II Modern Literature is intended to reinforce and
refine the student's knowledge and the skills acquired in either English I
General or English I and apply these competencies to the student's specific
study of literary devices, short story, novel, drama, and poetry; to improve
analytical and expository writing based on the student's reading; to stress
the student’s affinity with different cultures and new literary experiences;
to expand the student's exposure to literary genres; to interrelate grammar
and vocabulary within the student's reading experience and written projects;
to continue building SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Test and / or ACT test taking
skills; and to encourage student discussion. The course will introduce basic
preparatory skills necessary for the critical analysis of literature at the
junior level.
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TITLE:
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Honors English
II – Modern Literature
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LEVEL:
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10
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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The department recommends that all students have a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.25. Students continuing from Honors English I must have a B
from first semester or a B at the end of the fifth grade in progress. Students
coming from English I or English I G must have an A- from first semester or
an A- at the end of the fifth grade in progress and also an A- average in
essay writing confirmed by their teacher’s signature. Pre-requisite grades must
be maintained through second semester and verified by course instructor or
department chairperson. The department will require a writing sample of all
transfer students entering Notre Dame.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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111
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DESCRIPTION:
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Honors English II is an accelerated course which reinforces
and refines the student's knowledge and the skills acquired in either English
I General, English I, or Honors English I and applies these competencies to
the student's specific study of the literary devices, short story, novel,
drama, and poetry; to improve analytical and expository writing based on the
student's reading; to stress the student’s affinity with different cultures
and new literary experiences; to expand the student's exposure to literary
genres; to interrelate grammar and vocabulary within the student's reading
experience and written projects; to continue building SAT Reasoning , SAT
Subject Test and / or ACT test taking skills; and to encourage student
discussion. Critical analysis of the literature is integral in preparing
students for Advanced Placement courses.
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TITLE:
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English III
– American Literature
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LEVEL:
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11
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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English II or
Honors English II
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COURSE NUMBER:
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167
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DESCRIPTION:
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English III - American Literature is intended to reinforce and
build upon the student’s knowledge and skills acquired in English II or
Honors English II; to apply these competencies to the student’s specific
study of American Literature; to stress the student’s affinity with American
culture and literary experiences; to expand the student’s exposure to
literary genres addressed in Freshman and Sophomore English, as well as to
introduce the autobiography, biography, essay, and journal; to refine the
student’s skills in the writing of analytical essays based on literature and
personal experience; to continue building SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Test
and/or ACT test taking skills; to continue to develop oral communication
skills and to make effective use of the resource technology available in the
Library/Technology Center. Works selected for this course cover Early Native
Americans to the Twentieth Century.
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TITLE:
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Advanced
Placement English Language and Composition
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LEVEL:
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11
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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The department recommends that all students have a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.33. Students continuing from Honors English II - Modern
Literature must have a B from first semester. Students coming from English II
- Modern Literature must have an A- from first semester and also an A-
average in essay writing confirmed by their teacher’s signature. Prerequisite
grades must be maintained through second semester and verified by course
instructor or department chairperson. The department will require a writing
sample of all transfer students entering Notre Dame.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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175
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DESCRIPTION:
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This course is designed to give juniors an advanced knowledge
of and appreciation for the development of the English language through the
examination of British literature. Students will study representative works
from historical periods in order to develop and expand their written and oral
skills acquired in English II - American Literature or Honors English II -
American Literature. In addition, students will be exposed to critical primary
and secondary source writing. Students are expected to work at college level
competency in English and to practice Advanced Placement Examination testing
skills. The course requires effective use of the resource technology
available in the Library/Technology Center. Students enrolled in this course
are required to take the Advanced Placement Examination in English Language
and Composition. Works selected for this course cover the Elizabethan Period
to the present.
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TITLE:
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English IV -
World Literature
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LEVEL:
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12
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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English I or
English I General, English II, and English III.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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185
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DESCRIPTION:
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This course will stress reading, analysis, and critical
appreciation of selected works from world literature. Discussion, oral
presentations, and written assignments will allow the student to examine her
place within the contemporary world. The students will expand their writing
skills acquired in English III-British Literature through the use of
secondary sources and through the writing of critical essays and the college
essay. The course will require effective use of the resource technology
available in the Library/Technology Center. Works selected for this course
cover Ancient Greece to the present.
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TITLE:
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Advanced Placement
English Literature and Composition
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LEVEL:
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12
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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The department recommends that all students have a cumulative
GPA of at least 3.33. Students continuing from Advanced Placement English
Language and Composition must have a B from first semester. Students coming from English III-American
Literature must have an A- from first semester and also an A- average in
essay writing confirmed by their teacher’s signature. Prerequisite grades
must be maintained through second semester and verified by course instructor
or department chairperson. The department will require a writing sample of
all transfer students entering Notre Dame.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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191
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DESCRIPTION:
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This course offers the student a thematic analysis and review
of primarily classic works in translation selected from world literature. It
is designed to prepare the student to think critically and to recognize,
through cross-literary references, universal and prevailing themes and ideas.
The students will continue to expand their skills in grammar, usage, and
vocabulary through the writing of primary source critical papers and the
college essay. The course will require effective use of the resource
technology available in the Library/Technology Center and practice in Advanced
Placement Examination testing skills. Students enrolled in this course are
required to take the Advanced Placement Examination in English Literature and
Composition. Works selected for this course cover the Renaissance Period to
the present.
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TITLE:
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Creative
Writing (UC/CSU Elective)
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LEVEL:
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10 - 12
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DURATION:
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1 semester (may
be repeated for credit)
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PREREQUISITES:
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2.0 cumulative
GPA, verified by course instructor or department chairperson.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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187
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DESCRIPTION:
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Creative Writing will provide student writers a structured
environment in which to produce and share poetry, short stories, one act
plays, and personal reflections. Students will give and receive feedback
within a group setting on writing projects, then submit work to be evaluated
and commented upon by the instructor. Students also will read and discuss
works of various genres by selected authors. This course does not satisfy
the four-year English requirement.
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TITLE:
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Algebra IA/IB
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LEVEL:
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9, 10
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DURATION:
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2 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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Placement by Mathematics Department.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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401/402
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DESCRIPTION:
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Algebra IA/IB is a two-year algebra course that provides work
with linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, systems of equations,
graphing, rational and irrational expressions, polynomials, and exponents.
Geometry and statistics are integrated within the course. Algebra IA/IB will
have an emphasis on reading, speaking, and writing about mathematics, problem
solving, and real world applications. Use of scientific calculators will be
required and the use of graphing calculators will be introduced.
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TITLE:
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Algebra I
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LEVEL:
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9
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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Placement by Mathematics Department.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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409
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DESCRIPTION:
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Algebra I
provides work with linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, systems of
equations, graphing, rational and irrational expressions, polynomials, and
exponents. Geometry and
statistics are integrated within the course. Algebra I will have an emphasis on reading, speaking, and
writing about mathematics, problem solving, and real world applications. Use of scientific calculators will be
required and the use of graphing calculators will be introduced.
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TITLE:
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Accelerated Algebra I
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LEVEL:
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9
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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Placement by Mathematics Department.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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404
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DESCRIPTION:
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Accelerated Algebra I provides work with linear and quadratic
equations, inequalities, systems of equations, graphing, rational and
irrational expressions, polynomials, and exponents. Geometry, statistics and
probability are integrated within the course. Accelerated Algebra I will have
an emphasis on reading, speaking, and writing about mathematics, problem
solving, and real world applications. Students will have numerous
opportunities to extend and explore lesson content. Use of scientific
calculators will be required and the use of graphing calculators will be
introduced.
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TITLE:
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Geometry
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LEVEL:
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9, 10, 11
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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C- or better in Algebra I
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COURSE NUMBER:
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410
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DESCRIPTION:
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The study of geometry will provide a visual application of
mathematics to the world around us. In this context, the student will develop
reasoning skills and the concept of proof, which will be applicable in all
aspects of life. The course will emphasize reading, speaking, and writing
about mathematics, problem solving, real world applications and traditional
constructions with compass and straightedge. The student will be expected to
use a scientific calculator to investigate concepts and solve problems.
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TITLE:
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Honors
Geometry
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LEVEL:
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9, 10
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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A- or better in
Accelerated Algebra I or department approval.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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411
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DESCRIPTION:
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Honors Geometry provides work with plane figure and solids and
integrates algebra through the course. The student will develop reasoning
skills and the concept of proof, which will be applicable in all aspects of
life. The course will emphasize reading, speaking, and writing about
mathematics, problem solving, real world applications, and traditional
constructions with compass and straightedge. While Geometry supplies the
student with mathematical tools to use within many fields of study, it also
provides a rigorous development that prepares students to reason clearly
throughout their lives. The student will be expected to use a scientific
calculator to investigate concepts and solve problems.
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TITLE:
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Algebra II
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LEVEL:
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10, 11, 12
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DURATION:
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1 Year
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PREREQUISITES:
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C- or better in
Geometry.
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COURSE NUMBER:
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420
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DESCRIPTION:
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Algebra II is designed for a second year course in algebra.
The course presents a variety of topics including linear and quadratic
equations, radical, exponential and logarithmic functions. The properties of
numbers, graphs, expressions, equations, inequalities, and functions are
ideas that run throughout the course. The course will emphasize
problem-solving, reading, speaking, and writing about mathematics and real
world applications. Students will be expected to use the graphing calculator
(TI-83 or 84) to further enhance the study of algebraic concepts.
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