Mathematics

 MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

In order to meet MassCore standards, which prepare students for college and career, students will need to successfully complete four units of math to meet graduation requirements. All mathematics courses are delivered at the College Prep level (02) or above. The math department also has an Honors Program. Honors math courses are designed for students with strong mathematical aptitude and interest. The program trajectory has honors math students prepared to take AP Calculus in the 12th grade. Calculus is an Advanced Placement course and follows the guidelines set by the College Board.  In accordance with NCTM standards, all math courses are taught with the aid of computers, calculators, and graphing calculators, as appropriate; however, their use will be restricted as determined by each individual teacher.  

The typical Advanced  math sequence is:

Geometry 9A/Algebra IIA/Honors Precalculus/AP Calculus 

The typical College Preparatory math sequence is:

Algebra IB/Geometry 10B/Algebra IIB/Precalculus or Probability & Statistics

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