Principal
Thomas Conrad


Assistant Principals
Dr. Paul Markovich
Eduardo MacDonald


 


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MATHEMATICS

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Mathematics education at Nauset Regional High School is greatly influenced by Massachusetts Education Reform,
Curriculum Frameworks, The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards,
the MCAS testing program and the College Board Advanced Placement Testing Program.

Calculators may be used for selected topics in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry.
A TI-83 or TI-84 will be required for all other courses.


ALGEBRA 1
MA12

1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: Competency in Pre-Algebra skills

This course is designed to deliver a full Algebra 1 curriculum as mandated by the Massachusetts frameworks.  Students will be expected to be competent in pre-algebra topics and will be expected to routinely complete independent text reading in preparation for each class.  Upon successful completion of the course, the teacher will recommend the student for one of the subsequent Geometry courses.  The recommendation will be made based on the assessment of the student’s performance in this course.

ALGEBRA 1- Level B
MA13

1 CREDIT

This course is designed to deliver a full Algebra 1 curriculum as mandated by the Massachusetts frameworks.  Students will be expected to have prior knowledge of pre-algebra topics.  The course is designed to accommodate students who may require reinforcement of topics covered in prior math courses.  Upon successful completion of the course, the teacher will recommend the student for either Geometry Level B (MA23) or Geometry Level A (MA22). 
The recommendation will be made based on the assessment of the student's performance in this course.

HONORS GEOMETRY
MA21

1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Advanced proficiency of Algebra I and teacher recommendation

This is an accelerated  and in depth course that is designed for the student whose goal is to complete the Advanced Placement Calculus course in high school.  The curriculum for this course is driven by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Geometry with an emphasis on the development of deductive reasoning through the completion of geometric proofs.  Students will be expected to have previously mastered all topics in Algebra I.  The topics mastered in algebra will be coupled with topics in geometry to develop solutions to problems presented throughout the course.  Additionally, students must be able to understand, apply and expand upon all geometric theorems, postulates and definitions that are presented in this course.  The honors geometry student should be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic, be able to work independently and have an innate desire for mathematics.

GEOMETRY - LEVEL A
MA22

1 CREDIT

Prerequisite: Proficiency (C- or better) in Algebra I and teacher recommendation.

This is a course designed for the college-bound student.  The curriculum for this course is driven by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Geometry.  The emphasis for this level course is in the application of geometric concepts versus the theoretical approach.  Students are expected to have a thorough working knowledge of Algebra I and should be able to develop solutions to problems that combine Algebra with topics in Geometry.  It is expected that students independently read from their textbook and take notes from those readings along with using their class notes and textbooks when completing homework assignments.

GEOMETRY - LEVEL B
MA23

1CREDIT
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and teacher recommendation.

This course presents basic foundations of geometric topics as mandated by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, incorporating and reviewing prior topics from courses in Algebra I and Pre-Algebra.  This course contains the same concepts and topics in Geometry Level A, but with a variation in delivery that presents ideas in a less theoretical manner.  The course is designed to accommodate students who may require reinforcement of topics covered in prior math courses.

HONORS ADVANCED ALGEBRA
MA31
1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Advanced proficiency(B- or better) in Algebra I and Honors Geometry with teacher recommendation

This course focuses on the analysis and synthesis of functions and equations continuing a rigorous approach from Honors Geometry of applying new concepts to various models. 
A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required.

ADVANCED ALGEBRA - LEVEL A
MA32

1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Proficiency (C- or better) in Algebra I and geometry with teacher recommendation

This course integrates the analysis and synthesis of functions and equations continuing a rigorous approach from Geometry of applying new concepts to various models.  Students are expected to complete independent text readings in preparation for each class. 
A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required.

ADVANCED ALGEBRA - LEVEL B
MA33

1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry with teacher recommendation

This course provides a practical approach to Advanced Algebra. This course is designed for students requiring reinforcement of topics in prior courses.
A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required

CONSUMER MATH
MA35

1 CREDIT
Grades 11 and 12

Students are introduced to such everyday life skills as balancing a checkbook, calculating net pay, budgeting expenses, making cost comparisons, buying and renting a home and finding the cost of operating a motor vehicle.  The goal of this course is to enable students to make good decisions concerning matters of money and finance in their daily lives.

HONORS PRE-CALCULUS
MA41
1CREDIT
Prerequisite: B average in MA21 and MA31

This course includes continuation of a rigorous study in plane trigonometry, solid geometry, coordinate geometry, and topics from Advanced Algebra.  The course is designed to help prepare the high school student for a course in calculus. (Theoretical approach in trigonometry and pre-calculus topics.)  A TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is required. 
NOTE:  Use course code MA51 for concurrent enrollment in MA60 (A.P. Calculus).

PRE-CALCULUS - LEVEL A
MA42
1CREDIT
Prerequisite: Proficiency (C- or better) in Advanced Algebra and teacher recommendation

This course enables stuents to display, analyze, transform, and interpret numerical information represented as data, graphs or equations. The use of functions and statistics to model real world situations is a major theme. It integrates algebraic concepts and previews calculus. Independent reading and work on assigned material is required prior to each class. A TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required.

 

COLLEGE PREPARATORY MATHEMATICS
MA45

1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: Proficiency (C- or better) in Advanced Algebra and teacher  recommendation

This course is a continuation of a course in Advanced Algebra designed to prepare students for placement into a credit bearing college math course.  Topics include rational expressions, factoring, rational exponents and roots, quadratic equations and inequalities, direct and indirect variation, relations and functions, conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and analysis and solution to open ended problems in mathematics.  A TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is required.

HONORS PRE-CALCULUS
MA51 (See MA41)
1 CREDIT

See MA41
PRE-CALCULUS II
MA52

1 CREDIT
Prerequisite: B- or better in MA42

This course, a continuation of MA42, includes solid geometry, trigonometry and topics from Advanced Algebra. The course is designed to prepare high school students for a course in calculus and is strongly recommended for all students planning to take calculus. A TI-83 or TI-84 calculator is required.

A.P. CALCULUS (AB)
MA60

1 CREDIT
Grade 11-12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of MA41 or MA52 (or concurrent enrollment in MA51 with approval).

This full year course focuses on skills and applications of differential calculus, as well as, an introduction to the skills and modeling of integral calculus. It is expected that the students take the AP Calculus exam in May.
Students are required to pay a fee for the Advanced Placement test during the first quarter of the course.

A.P. CALCULUS (BC)
MA61
1CREDIT
Grade 12


Prerequisite:  Successful completion of MA
60.

This course, a continuation of MA60, fully develops skills and models of integral calculus, the applications of power series, as well as the calculus of vectors.  It is expected that the student take and AP Calculus exam in May.  
Students are required to pay a fee for the Advanced Placement test during the first quarter of the course.

A.P. STATISTICS
MA70
 
1CREDIT
Prerequisite: B average in MA41 or MA42

This course is a study of elementary concepts in statistics and probability.  Having a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator is required.  The aim is to give students an understanding of the main ideas of statistics and useful skills for working with data.  The goal and expectations are that students take the AP Statistics exam in May. 
Students are required to pay a fee for the Advanced Placement test during the first quarter of the course.

PRE-ALGEBRA
N32

1 CREDIT

This course is designed for students who need individualized or small group math instruction focusing on basic skills and a concrete introduction to Algebra I.  Topics include the operations of fractions, decimals, and signed numbers; and their applications in solving elementary algebra, geometry and statistical problems.  After successful completion of this course the student would be expected to take Algebra I the following year.  Enrollment is based on the recommendation of the special education TEAM and the student's IEP (Individualized Educational Plan.

N54
TRANSITION MATH
1CREDIT

Curriculum appropriate books and materials are utilized to develop the student's math skills. Instructional level is determined by individual and group needs. Remedial instruction for basic math skills complements the course instruction.
Enrollment is based on the recommendation of the special education TEAM and the student's IEP (Individualized Educational Plan.



 

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