Ballston Spa High School
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Principal: Kristi K. Jensen

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MATH DEPARTMENT Ext. 2388 SnapGrades
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Jim Weed Ext. 5523 Math Zone
Wayne Akey Ext. 5524 Math Zone
Craig Carroll Ext. Math Zone
Madeline Gialanella Ext, Math Zone
Matthew Glogowski Ext. 5570 Math Zone
Jill Greening Ext. 5527 Math Zone
Elizabeth Livorsi Ext. 5552 Math Zone
Lisa Morrill Ext. 5593 Math Zone
Julie Mullen Ext. 5529 Math Zone
Garry Preece Ext. 5528 Math Zone
Eric Schenone Ext. 5551 Math Zone
Sean Smith Ext. 5525 Math Zone
Ellen Steer Ext. 5526 Math Zone
Cynthia Walkanowski Ext. 5568 Math Zone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mathematics

All students must earn three credits in Mathematics to meet requirements for graduation with a Regents Diploma or Local Diploma. In addition, all students must take a New York State Regents exam in Math for a Regents Diploma and two Regents exams for a Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation. See chart on page 6 for the Regents exams required for each diploma type.
 

NORMAL PROGRESSION OF MATHEMATICS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 9 IN 2008

MATH COURSES FOR GRADE 9-12 (2008-2009)

Grade 9
Pre-Algebra 
 
or Algebra I or Geometry
Grade 10
Algebra I
 
or Geometry or Sequential Math 3R
Grade 11 Applied Geometry   or Algebra 2 and Trigonometry or Pre-Calculus or Statistics
Grade 12
Algebra 2 and Trigonometry  or Business Math or Intermediate Algebra.
 
or Pre-Calculus or Statistics or Business Math or Calculus AP or Statistics

PRE-ALGEBRA

GRADE ........................ 9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT ..................................
1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............ School

This course follows the same curriculum as Integrated Algebra. Pre-Integrated Algebra will flow at a more relaxed pace, and spend additional time spiraling between related topics within the curriculum. Students in Pre-Integrated Algebra will take the required Regents exam at the completion of the course. (2 years)
 

ALGEBRA I

GRADE ........................ 9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION.... NYS Regents

This course integrates the study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and probability and statistics. Students will problem solve through reasoning and proof and make connections to other related topics. Students will also formulate multiple representations of solutions and ways to present them. This course provides the preparation needed for the Regents exam, which is administered at the completion of the course. (1 year)
 

GEOMETRY

GRADE ........................ 9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION.... NYS Regents
PREREQUISITE .... Integrated Algebra

In this course, students will use visualization and spatial reasoning to analyze characteristics and properties of geometric shapes. Students will learn to identify and justify geometric relationships, formally and informally. Concepts involving transformations and symmetrical relationships will be investigated and applied to problem solving situations. Topics in coordinate geometry will be explored and analyzed with respect to problem solving situations.

 

APPLIED GEOMETRY

GRADE ........................ 9, 10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............ School
PREREQUISITE .... Integrated Algebra

This course will generally follow the same curriculum as the Geometry course. Applied Geometry will flow at a slower pace and will spend additional time spiraling between related topics. This course will be used to prepare the students for the NYS Geometry Regents over a two-year period.
 

INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA

GRADE .................................. 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............
School
PREREQUISITE ................ Sequential Math 2R or 2RA

This course covers selected topics from Sequential Math 3R such as algebra, geometry, trigonometry and solution of triangles.
 

SEQUENTIAL MATH 3R

GRADE ............................ 10, 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION.... NYS Regents
PREREQUISITE ................ Sequential Math 2R average of 80 and Math A Exam score of 85 or IA average 85%, teacher recommendation

Sequential Math 3R is a continuation of Sequential Math 2R and 1R. Algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, trigonometry are studied in more detail than in Sequential Math 2R. Students are required to have a TI-83 Plus, made by Texas Instrument, graphing calculator for this course.
 

PRE-CALCULUS UHS

GRADE .................................. 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............ School
PREREQUISITE.................. Successful completion of Sequential Math 3R and Math B Exam

This course is for students planning to take calculus or planning to continue in a mathematics or science related field after graduation from high school. Topics include conics, theory of equations, functions, polar coordinates, matrices, sequences and series, and an introduction to differential calculus.

 

STATISTICS - UHS*

GRADE .................................. 11, 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............ School
PREREQUISITE.................. Successful completion of Sequential Math 3R and a passing grade on Math B Exam

This course covers the syllabus of a college Elementary Statistics course and includes such topics as standard deviation, line regression, how to write a questionnaire, and how to interpret data. Students will have the option of enrolling in the University in the High School Program (UHS) through SUNY Albany. Eligible students will complete a SUNY application and submit the tuition payment directly to SUNY. The curriculum and grades are determined by the high school teacher. Upon receiving a final grade of “C” or better, students will be awarded 3 credits from SUNY.
 

CALCULUS AB OR BC – AP (ADVANCED PLACEMENT) OR UHS*

GRADE........................................ 12
CREDIT .................................. 1 Unit
FINAL EXAMINATION ............ School
AB PREREQUISITE .... Pre-Calculus 11
BC PREREQUISITE ................ Teacher recommendation

The following topics are studied in Calculus: Analytical Geometry, review and extension; differential calculus of algebraic functions; geometrical and physical applications of integration; the calculus of elementary transcendental functions; the application of transcendental functions. Mandatory AP Examinations in Calculus AB and Calculus BC will be given in May at cost to individual students. Upon satisfactory completion of the AP Examination each student may receive college credit in Calculus as determined by the collegiate institution(s) accepting the student for admission. Eligible students will complete a UHS application and submit the tuition payment directly to UAlbany. The curriculum and grades are determined by the high school teacher. Upon receiving a final grade of “C” or better, students will be awarded 3 credits from UAlbany.

 

 

 
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