Math

ALGEBRA 1  (MAT 125) 1 Credit

This course of study leads to the Algebra 1 Regents examination. This course is aligned with the New York State Next Generation Standards. By the completion of this course, students will have a deeper understanding of functions. Areas of study include: relationships between quantities and reasoning with equations, linear and Exponential relationships, descriptive statistics, expressions and equations, and quadratic functions and modeling.

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (MAT 330) 1 Credit 

This course is designed to strengthen mathematical skills prior to enrolling in the Geometry Regents course. Topics covered include: Polynomial functions, exponential functions, irrational expressions, rational functions, right triangle trigonometry, quadrilaterals, and coordinate geometry. Students who have passed the Geometry Regents are not recommended to take this course.

TOPICS IN MATH (MAT 220) ½ Credit 

This course is designed to strengthen mathematical skills prior to enrolling in Geometry Regents. Key topics include triangles, right triangle trigonometry, similarity, geometry modeling and transformations. Students who have passed the Geometry Regents are not recommended to take this course. 

LOGIC (MAT 222) ½ Credit 

This course is designed to strengthen mathematical skills prior to enrolling in the Geometry Regents course. Key topics include the foundation of geometric terms and definitions, congruency, coordinate geometry, quadrilaterals, circles, and constructions. Students who have passed the Geometry Regents are not recommended to take this course.

MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS 1 (MAT 322) ½ Credit 

This is a seniors-only half-year course. Students will utilize basic concepts of mathematics in real world applications. This course will educate students in the mathematics needed in the transition from high school to life beyond high school. Students will learn the calculations and applications of all types of income. Students will also learn how to manage their earnings and assets. Projects and guest speakers are used to enhance the curriculum.  

MATHEMATICAL APPLICATIONS 2 (MAT 323) ½ Credit 

This is a seniors-only half year course. Students will utilize basic concepts of mathematics in real world applications. This course will educate students in the mathematics needed in the transition from high school to life beyond high school. Students will learn the calculations and applications of all real life expenses and necessary debt. Students will learn how to manage the everyday debt associated with home ownership, vehicle maintenance and day to day living. Budgeting and minimizing debt as well as the effects of incurring debt is also discussed. Projects and guest speakers are used to enhance the curriculum.