Mathematics

The Mathematics Department does its part to form faith-filled leaders by teaching mathematical principles and theories from a Catholic perspective. Servite's Mathematics department ensures that each student not only understands the material, but also appreciates the complexity of each algorithm and formula. Classtime and assignments are meant to exercise students' analytical and problem-solving skills. The development of these skills will prepare students for post-secondary education, as well as benefit them beyond the classroom.

Courses

Academic

3100 CP Pre-Algebra
Year Course - Freshmen
The Pre-Algebra course is to serve as a bridge between junior high mathematics and high school Algebra. This course will build a foundation of algebraic concepts using number sense, problem-solving, and algebraic processes. Core topics to strengthen through this course will include algebraic expressions, linear equations, polynomials, factoring, inequalities, geometry, statistics, and graphing.

3101 CP Algebra 1
Year Course - Freshmen - Required for graduation
This course relies heavily on the four basic mathematics operations developed previously in Pre-Algebra. Extend those operations to positive and negative numbers. Emphasis is placed on the solving of equations, factoring polynomials, and simplifying radicals. Also, strong emphasis is placed on problem solving using equations and word problems.

3201 CP Geometry
Year Course - Sophomores - Required for graduation
Beginning with the study of basic figures of geometry, this course emphasizes the development of students' understanding of the nature of two column proofs and deductive reasoning. Trigonometry emphasizes an understanding of the principles and definitions of trigonometry. Calculators will be used throughout the course.

3230 CP Algebra 2
Year Course - Juniors - Required for graduation
Algebra 2 is a second-year course, which covers quadratic equations and their graphs, radicals, rational expressions, exponents, logarithms. Emphasis is placed on problem solving.

3301 CP Algebra 2 / Trigonometry
Year Course - Juniors - Required for graduation
Algebra 2 is a second-year course, which covers quadratic equations and their graphs, radicals, rational expressions, exponents, logarithms and an introduction to trigonometry. Emphasis is placed on problem solving.

3318 CP Pre-Calculus
Year Course - Sophomore/Junior/Senior - Elective
Pre-Calculus prepares the student for college-level calculus. Students learn polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic, trigonometric functions, and their graphs.

3409 CP Calculus
Year Course – Junior/Senior - Elective
Prerequisite: Completion of a Pre-Calculus course.
This course explores differential and integral calculus with emphasis placed on method and application.

Honors

3151 HP Algebra 1
Year Course - Freshmen - Required for graduation
Prerequisite: Selection for Honors Placement
This course relies heavily on the four basic mathematics operations developed previously in Pre-Algebra. Extend those operations to positive and negative numbers. Emphasis is placed on the solving of equations, factoring polynomials, and simplifying radicals. Also, strong emphasis is placed on problem solving using equations and word problems.

3251 HP Geometry
Year Course - Sophomores
Prerequisite: B or better in HP Algebra 1 OR an A- or better in CP Algebra 1 WITH Teacher Approval.
Beginning with the study of basic figures of geometry, this course emphasizes the development of students' understanding of the nature of two column proofs and deductive reasoning. Trigonometry emphasizes an understanding of the principles and definitions of trigonometry. Calculators will be used throughout the course.

3133 HP Algebra 2 / Trigonometry
Year Course – Freshmen/Sophomores/Juniors
Prerequisite: B- or better in both HP Algebra 1 AND HP Geometry OR an A- or better in both CP Algebra 1 and CP Geometry WITH Teacher Approval. Incoming Freshmen must earn a 70% or better on the Algebra Challenge Exam.
Algebra 2 is a second-year course, which covers quadratic equations and their graphs, radicals, rational expressions, exponents, logarithms and an introduction to trigonometry. Emphasis is placed on problem solving.

3358 HP Pre-Calculus
Year Course – Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors
Prerequisite: B- or better in HP Algebra 2/Trig OR an A- or better in CP Algebra 2/Trig WITH Teacher Approval.
Pre-Calculus prepares the student for college-level calculus. Students learn polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic, trigonometric functions, and their graphs.

AP

3487 AP Statistics
Year Course – Juniors/Seniors - Elective
Prerequisite: B or better in an Algebra 2 course AND an English course.
This course discusses the science of statistical estimation with a focus on understanding fundamental statistical measures. Methods of exploring, quantifying, and classifying data, planning a study, current applications, anticipating patterns and interpretation of the validity of statistical inference are covered. Advanced Placement students will be prepared for the AP Exam in May.

3489 AP Calculus AB
Year Course – Juniors/Seniors - Elective
Prerequisite: B- or better in HP Pre-Calculus OR an A- or better in CP Pre-Calculus WITH Teacher Approval OR an A- or better in CP Calculus WITH Teacher Approval.
This course includes an in-depth study of calculus topics in preparation for the Advanced Placement Calculus AB examination.

3499 AP Calculus BC
Year Course - Seniors - Elective
Prerequisite: B- or better in AP Calculus AB OR an A- or better in CP Calculus WITH Teacher Approval.
This is a second-year course in calculus for those students who have one year of calculus. Emphasis is on material covered in the Advanced Placement Calculus BC examination.