Mrs. Artzt’ AP Calculus AB class

FACULTY

Mrs. Katherine Artzt
Department chairperson, Pre-AP Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Pre-AP Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB
Contact: kartzt@saviochs.org
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Mrs. Sarah White
Pre-AP Algebra I, Algebra I, Algebra 2, Functions, Trigonometry and Statistics (FTS)
Contact: swhite@saviochs.org
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Mrs. Emily Jones
Geometry, Pre-AP Geometry, Math Models, Algebra 1
Contact: ejones@saviochs.org
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MISSION
The mission of the Saint Dominic Savio Mathematics department is to create a mathematics culture based on national and local standards that enables every student at St. Dominic Savio to learn, apply, and communicate mathematic concepts in problem solving situations. Technology is present in all classrooms and used as a tool to discover concepts and solve complex problems.

Expectations for Students Entering Algebra 1
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COURSES

MA 101 | Algebra I (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite: None
This course is organized around families of functions, with special emphasis on linear and quadratic functions.  Students will learn to represent these functions in multiple ways including verbal descriptions, equations, tables and graphs.  Students will learn to model real-world situations using functions to solve problems.

MA 102 | Pre-AP Algebra I (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite: Student’s score on the HSPT or Teacher recommendation
This course is organized around families of functions, with special emphasis on linear, quadratic and exponential functions.  Students will learn to represent these functions in multiple ways including verbal descriptions, equations, tables and graphs.  Students will learn to model real-world situations using functions to solve problems and synthesis real-world situations.

MA 111 | Mathematical Models (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
This course continues to build on the K-8 and Algebra I foundations.  Students will use K-8 and algebraic reasoning and skills to recognize patterns and structure, to model information, and to solve problems.  They will use multiple representations and technology to model real-world problems and connect them to pure mathematical concepts.  Through the mathematics, the student will continue to problem-solve and communicate mathematical principles through proper language and vocabulary strengthening their overall mathematic skills.  This course is structured for those students that struggled through Algebra 1 and need a more solid foundation before moving on to Geometry.

MA 201 | Geometry (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  Algebra 1
This course develops reasoning and problem solving skills through applying properties of congruence and similarity, lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles.  Students will learn to model real-world situations using length, perimeter, area, circumference, surface area, and volume.

MA 202 | Pre-AP Geometry (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  Algebra 1 and Teacher recommendation
This course develops reasoning and problem solving skills through proofs and applying properties of congruence and similarity, lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles.  Students will learn to model real-world situations using length, perimeter, area, circumference, surface area, and volume.

MA 301 | Algebra II (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  Geometry
This course is organized around families of functions that include linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, and rational functions.  Students will learn to represent these functions in multiple ways including verbal descriptions, equations, tables and graphs.  Students will learn to model real-world situations using functions to solve problems.

MA 302 | Pre-AP Algebra II (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  Geometry and Teacher recommendation
This course is organized around families of functions that include linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, and rational functions.  Students will learn to represent these functions in multiple ways including verbal descriptions, equations, tables and graphs.  Students will learn to model real-world situations using functions to solve problems and synthesize real-world situations.

MA 311 | Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  Algebra 2
This course emphasizes problem solving, everyday applications, and the use of technology while developing and maintaining basic skills.  It integrates statistics, trigonometry and algebra concepts, and previews pre-calculus. Technology is used by student for graphing, algebraic manipulation, modeling and analyzing data, and simulating experiments. 

MA 401 | Pre-Calculus (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  Algebra 2
This course emphasizes that functions can be grouped into families and that functions can be used as models for real-world behavior.  Each function is compared and contrasted with other families of functions.  Topics covered are to ensure a firm understanding of functions and their applications in real-world situations. 

MA 402 | Pre-AP Pre-Calculus (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  Algebra 2 and Teacher recommendation
This course emphasizes that functions can be grouped into families and that functions can be used as models for real-world behavior.  Each function is compared and contrasted with other families of functions.  Non-routine problems are included to establish the idea that such problems are part of mathematics.  Topics covered are to insure students have a strong foundation for AP Calculus.

MA 503 | AP Calculus AB (1.0 credit)
Prerequisite:  Pre-Cal and Teacher recommendation
Calculus AB is designed to be taught over a full high school academic year.  The year is devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. These topics are the focus of the AP Exam.
Students are required to take the AP Calculus AB  exam in May.