Mathematics

Match Course 1 - College Prep

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grades 9 - 12

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "C"

Math Course 1 is an integrated curriculum modeled on the international math pathway and is the first course in the JUHSD’s three year college prep math sequence.  Math Course 1 will primarily focus on five main topics: Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics with probability.

Match Course 1, EL- College Prep

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grades 9 - 12

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "C"

This course is intended for English Language Learners (ELL). The curriculum mirrors that of the Math Course 1 with the teacher providing verbal and written scaffolding for language support. Math Course 1 is an integrated curriculum modeled on the international math pathway and is the first course in the JUHSD’s three year college prep math sequence.  Math Course 1 will primarily focus on five main topics: Number and Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Statistics with probability.

Match Course 2 - College Prep

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grades 9 - 12

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "C"

Math Course 2 is an integrated curriculum modeled on the international math pathway and is the second course in the JUHSD’s three year college prep math sequence.  Math Course 2 will primarily focus on three main topics: Quadratic functions and equations, Geometry and probability.

Match Course 3S - College Prep

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grades 9 - 12

Prerequisites: Pass Math Course 2 with C- or Better

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "C"

Math Course 3 with Statistics and Other Applications (C3S) is an integrated curriculum modeled on the international math pathway and is one of the options for the third course in the JUHSD’s college prep math sequence. Topics include applications of piecewise, polynomial, rational, exponential, and trigonometric functions; solving systems of equations in context; and probability and statistics. The purpose will be to use advanced mathematics in context in order to deepen and extend one’s algebraic and computational skills to apply in a variety of contexts. It is A-G approved, aligned to meet Common Core Content Standards and Mathematical Practices, and focuses on preparing students for Statistics (CP or AP) or other Quantitative Reasoning courses in a two- or four-year college.  It also satisfies the Intermediate Algebra requirement for Community Colleges and many trade schools.

Match Course 3P - College Prep

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grades 9 - 12

Prerequisites: Pass Math Course 2 with C- or Better

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "C"

Math Course 3 for Precalculus (C3P) is an integrated curriculum modeled on the international math pathway and is one of the options for the third course in the JUHSD’s college prep math sequence. Topics include piecewise, polynomial, rational, radical, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, as well as the modeling needed for engineering careers. The purpose will be to formalize and extend student understanding of algebra and functions and prepare students for the more abstract ideas and engineering-oriented curriculum of Precalculus and later AP Calculus. It is A-G approved, aligned to meet Common Core Content Standards and Mathematical Practices, and focuses on preparing students wanting to pursue careers in BSTEM (Business, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.)

Statistics

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grades 9 - 12

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "C"

Precalculus covers college level Algebra and Trigonometry and is designed to prepare students for the study of Calculus.  It focuses on understanding, solving and graphing trigonometric functions, their inverses and identities.  Algebra topics include work with exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, vectors, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and the exploration limits.

Statistics

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grade 12

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "C"

This course is an introduction to the study of probability and statistics with a focus on the analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. Students will study and understand the relationship of, and difference between coloration and causality.  Mastery of this academic content will provide students with a solid foundation in statistical analysis and facility in processing statistical information.

Calculus Pathway

Intro to Calculus

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grade 9 - 12

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "C"

This course introduces calculus using analytic geometry functions. Topics include limits and continuity, derivatives, optimization, related rates, graphing and other applications of derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, and numerical integration.

AP Calculus AB

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grade 9 - 12

Prerequisites: Enrollment in Intro to Calculus

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "C"

AP Calculus is a course that extends the knowledge learned in our Calculus course. We will cover additional topics not covered in the Calculus course including the Value Theorems, Accumulation, and Differential Equations. We will also look at Calculus as applied to Piecewise, Implicit and Inverse Functions.  Students who successfully complete the course and take the AP exam may receive credit for the first semester of college calculus.

Creative Problem Solving - College Prep

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grades 9 - 12

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "G"

This is not a typical math class where you learn procedures from a textbook. In this course we will explore engaging puzzles and interesting math problems. We will actually do mathematics and not just mimic what the teacher does. Sometimes in math we find problems we are not able to solve easily—or even solve at all! And that’s okay. We will work together to develop ideas and approaches to understanding and solving problems. Some strategies we will explore are drawing pictures, learning to work backwards, looking for patterns, and determining ways to organize and present problems. As mathematicians do in the real world, we will learn to work collaboratively and persevere.

Math for Newcomers

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grade 12

Does not fulfill math requirement for UC/CSU system

This course is intended for students who are at the beginning level of their path to learn English. The course provides additional support to students in foundational math concepts. Topics will include arithmetic with real numbers, number sense, and introductory concepts of Math Course 1.

Data Science

Credits: 10 credits total (5 credits per quarter)

Grade 10 - 12

Meets UC/CSU Requirements: Area "C"

This curriculum will introduce you to the main ideas in data science: Correlation/causation, Modeling with data, data analysis, making and evaluating data-based arguments, and the power of data in society.  Students will learn to be data explorers in project-based units. You will continuously work on a portfolio of your data science work which will include graphics, written reflections, quantitative analysis– all using free tools such as Google Sheets, CODAP, and Colab (uses Python).