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John Corcoran	Solomon Duran
Susan Ellsworth	Jane Gaun
Karen Gracey-Delaibau	Cynthia Hester
Nancy Isbell	Susanne Pyle
Beth Sabol (Staff Page)	Larry Teller (Staff Page)
Sal Vera

Department Chair: Susanne Pyle

Flagstaff High School’s Mathematics Department offers programs to meet the educational and career needs of all students. Students may take Geometry as freshmen if they have completed Algebra in middle school and score at a sufficient level on the placement test. With the four period day, students can accelerate in math working up to AP Calculus II. The Arizona universities (U of A, ASU, NAU) suggest one year of math past Algebra II for admission. In order to earn a high school diploma in Arizona, students must pass the math section of the AIMS. This test covers Algebra and Geometry. Summer school is strongly advised for any students who were not successful in these classes. Beginning with the class of 2007, students will be required to have a third math credit to graduate high school in FUSD.

Calculator use: Because the AIMS Test does not allow the use of calculators, usage in Algebra and Geometry classes will be restricted. Graphing calculators will be introduced for inclass activities as early as Algebra; however, a basic scientific calculator will be adequate through Algebra. For students planning to continue on in higher levels of math, a graphing calculator is strongly recommended. The Math Department prefers the TI-83 or TI-84 by Texas Instruments, as this is the model used in our classroom. This calculator will be used all the way through our Advanced Placement classes as well as college courses. The TI-89 is not recommended because of its advanced symbolic capabilities.

CLASSES OFFERED
2007 - 2008

ELEC1070 - High School Math Foundations (9)

Graduation Requirements: Elective Credit
Prerequisites: Placement score from middle school or teacher recommendation
Open to Grades: 9 Fall only
Length of Course: 2 Semesters (Students enrolling in ELEC. 1070 MUST register for Math 1080 in the spring)

Description: This course is designed to provide a transition from arithmetic to pre-algebra. Students expand their knowledge of arithmetic by working with signed numbers and variables, solving one-step equations and inequalities involving integers, decimals, and fractions. Other math topics covered include problem solving, divisibility, factors, exponentials and powers, scientific notation, ratios, proportions, and percents.

MATH1080 - Pre-Algebra Freshman Only (9)

Graduation Requirements: Meets Graduation Requirements/Math
Prerequisites: Completion of ELEC. 1070 or placement by teacher recommendation
Open to Grades: 9
Length of Course: 1 Semester - Spring Only

Description: This course provides a transition from High School Math Foundations to Algebra. Students will learn to solve multi-step equations, work with linear functions, and operations with polynomials. Other math topics will include data analysis and probability, working with formulas, and geometric topics which provide applications of formula work and solving equations.

MATH1090 - Pre-Algebra (10, 11)

Graduation Requirements: Meets Graduation Requirements/Math
Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
Open to Grades: 10, 11
Length of Course: 1 Semester - Fall Only

MATH1110 - Algebra I (9 - 12)

Graduation Requirements: Meets Graduation Requirements/Math
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in Math 1080 or 1090 or teacher recommendation
Open to Grades: 9 - 12
Length of Course: 1 Semester

Description: This course introduces students to the structure of Algebra through the use and application of real numbers, linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, systems of equations, polynomials, factoring, graphs and statistics. Appropriate technology will be used to enhance mathematical understanding and problem solving skills. Algebra I is a foundation for all other math courses.

MATH1120 - Geometry (9 - 12)

Graduation Requirements: Meets Graduation Requirements/Math
Prerequisites: Grade “C” or better in Algebra I
Open to Grades: 9-12
Length of Course: 1 Semester

Description: This course introduces the student to traditional Geometry topics such as deductive reasoning, properties of polygons and circles, area, surface area and volume formulas, proofs, and basic transformational
geometry. Algebra is integrated throughout the course.

MATH1130 - Algebra II (9 - 12)

Graduation Requirements: Meets Graduation Requirements/Math
Prerequisites: Grade “C” or better in HS Algebra I and Geom. or Placement test of a “B”
Open to Grades: 9-12
Length of Course: 1 Semester

Description: This is a second year algebra course. Students study linear functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, roots, systems of equations, quadratic equations, variations, complex numbers, and sequences and series. Algebra II includes problem solving, real world situations.