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Mathematics


Graduation Requirement:

  • Four credits of mathematics (3 required by FDOE & 1 required by La Salle)
  • One Course MUST be Algebra I
  • La requires that all students complete course work through Algebra II

The Mathematics Department of La Salle High School seeks to satisfy the needs of the students in accordance with the philosophy of the school. The program presented by the department attempts to meet the needs of the individual students at his/her own level. It challenges the above average student and encourages the further pursuit of mathematics, while it meets the needs of the average student to develop these skills to carry out the basic tasks required by society.

Course Number: TBA MATH LAB*
La Salle Number: TBA Credit: .5 or 1
Pre-requisite(s): Entering 9 th graders that are required to attend summer school for mathematics will be assigned to the Math Lab as their freshman elective. Depending on summer school performance, a student may be removed from this math lab course and allowed to take an available elective.

10 th graders that are required to attend summer school for Algebra I (standard or regular) and/or score lower than the 35 th percentile on the PSSS will be assigned to the Math Lab as a sophomore elective.

The purpose of this course is to provide students who have deficiencies in mathematics an opportunity to reinforce basic skills. Using the Accelerated Math Program students will work on an individual basis on foundational and current math course content.

The Math Lab is assigned as a year long course. If a student is able to fulfill the required objects and show proficiency of the subject matter, he/she will be given a .5 credit for the Math Lab and assigned an available half credit second semester course.

Course Number: 1200310 ALGEBRA I STANDARD
La Salle Number: 165 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): None

This course is designed to provide students, who have difficulties in the subject area, with the necessary tools to achieve success with mathematical and abstract concepts. The course encompasses, but is not limited to the following topics: variables and equations, Real Number System, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, polynomial factorization and algebraic fractions, ratios, proportions, factional equations, percent, negative exponents, introduction to functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables, rational and irrational numbers and quadratic functions. Emphasis will be placed in the translation of word problems to algebraic statements and their interpretation, and real life applications of concepts.

 

Course Number: 1200310 Algebra I
La Salle Number: 164 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): 50-74 national percentile in the math section of the entrance exam.

This course is the foundation for more advanced mathematics courses and develops the skills necessary to solve mathematical problems. The course encompasses but is not limited to, the following topics: variables and equations, real number system, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, polynomial factorization, and algebraic fractions. The algebraic fractions includes ratios, proportions, fractional equations, percents, negative exponents, introduction to functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables, rational and irrational numbers and quadratic functions. Emphasis will be placed on word problems and real applications of concepts.

 

Course Number: 1200320 ALGEBRA I HONORS
La Salle Number: 163 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): 75 or higher national percentile in the math section of the entrance exam.

This course provides a rigorous and in-depth study of algebra, emphasizing deductive reasoning skills as a foundation for more advanced mathematics courses and in the development of the skills necessary to solve mathematical problems. The course encompasses, but is not limited to the following topics: operation and properties of the real number system, algebraic and graphical solutions to first degree equations and inequalities, relations and functions, operations with polynomials including all forms, quadratic equations, and applications to real world problems.

 

Course Number: 1206310 GEOMETRY STANDARD
La Salle Number: 168 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): None

This course is designed to help students achieve competence in Geometry. This course emphasizes the discovery of relationships and their proofs while developing skills in applying deductive processes to mathematical questions. The course encompasses, but is not limited to the following topics: logic and reasoning, Euclidean geometry of lines, planes, angles and triangles, similarity and congruence, polygons and circles, solids, areas, perimeter, and volumes, and geometric construction.

 

Course Number: 1206310 GEOMETRY
La Salle Number: 167 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): For incoming freshmen - 70% or higher on the Algebra I validation test and a “C” or better in high school credit Algebra I. Regular placement - 40-69th percentile on the PSSS or an “A” or higher in Algebra I Standard and a “B” or better on the midterm exam and departmental recommendation.

This course emphasizes critical thinking involving the discovery of relationships and their proofs while developing skills in applying deductive processes to mathematical questions. The course encompasses but is not limited to the following topics: logic and reasoning, Euclidean geometry of lines, planes, angles and triangles, similarity and congruence, polygons and circles, solids, areas, perimeter, and volumes, and geometric construction.

 

Course Number: 1206320 GEOMETRY HONORS
La Salle Number: 166 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): For incoming freshmen - 75th national percentile or higher on the math section of the entrance exam and an 80% or higher on the Algebra I validation test or a “B” or better in high school Algebra I Honors. Regular placement - 70th percentile or higher in the math section of the PSSS and a “B+” or higher in Algebra I Honors and a “C” on the midterm exam and departmental approval or an “A-” or higher in Algebra I Standard and a “B” or better on the midterm exam and departmental recommendation.

This course provides a rigorous in-depth study of geometry with emphasis on methods of proof and formal language of mathematics. The course shall encompass, but not be limited to the following: structure of geometry, various properties, lines, planes, angles and triangles, similarity and congruence, proofs, parallelism, solids, planes, areas and volumes, constructions, coordinate geometry and transformational geometry.

 

Course Numbers: 1200330 ALGEBRA II STANDARD
La Salle Number: 171 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): Geometry standard or higher

This course continues the study of the structure of algebra and provides the foundation for applying these skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. The course shall encompass, but not be limited to the following topics: the structure and properties of the real number system, relations, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational expressions, quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomial functions, rational and irrational exponents, and applications to real world problems.

 

Course Number: 1200330 ALGEBRA II
La Salle Number: 170 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): 40th - 69th national percentile on the math section of the PSSS and a “C” or higher in Geometry Standard, or an “A-” or better in Geometry and a “B” or better in the midterm exam and departmental approval.

This course continues the study of the structure of algebra and provides the foundation for applying these skills to other mathematical and scientific fields. The course shall encompass, but not be limited to the following topics: the structure and properties of the real number system, relations, functions and graphs, polynomials and rational expressions, quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomial functions, rational and irrational exponents, and application to real world problems.

 

Course Number: 1200340 ALGEBRA II HONORS
La Salle Number: 169 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): 70th national percentile or higher on the math section of the PSSS/PSAT and a “B+” or higher in Geometry Honors and a “C” on the midterm exam, or a “B” in Geometry Honors and a “B” or better on the midterm exam and departmental approval, or an “A-” or better in Geometry Standard and a “B” or better on the midterm exam and departmental approval.

This course is a rigorous in-depth study of the topics of Algebra II with emphasis on theory, proof and the development of formulas as well as their applications. The course will encompass but not be limited to the following: algebraic structures, first degree equations in one and two variables solved algebraically and graphically, systems of equations and inequalities, functions and relations, polynomials and rational expressions, exponents and radicals, complex numbers, matrices, probability, logarithms and applications to real world problems.

 

Course Number: 1208300 Integrated Math III
La Salle Number: 130 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): Standard level student with at most a “C” in Algebra II.

This course emphasizes the mathematical skills required for college entrances or for further study of advanced mathematics. The course encompasses but is not limited to the following: operations with real numbers, ratios and proportions, percents, the algebra of sets, integers, polynomials and factoring. It also includes the simplifying of algebraic expressions, solving and graphing of linear equations and inequalities. The content of this course also involves working with quadratic equations and a review and application of the geometry of angles, lines, polygons, similarity and congruencies.

 

Course Number: 1201300 MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS
La Salle Number: 172 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): 40th - 69th national percentile on the math section of the PSSS/PSAT and a “B” or higher in Algebra II and departmental approval or a “C” or better in Algebra II honors and departmental approval.

This course emphasizes the skills necessary for the study of calculus. The course encompasses, but is not limited to circular functions, trigonometric identities, graphs of trigonometric functions, and particular and general solutions of trigonometric equations, solutions of right and oblique triangles, linear relations and functions, matrices and linear programming theory of equations, analysis of family of graphs, polynomial and rational functions.

 

Course Number: 1202340 PRE-CALCULUS HONORS
La Salle Number: 173 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): 70th national percentile or higher on the math section of the PSAT and a “B+” or higher in Algebra II Honors and a “C” on the midterm or a “B” or higher in Algebra II Honors and a “B” or better on the midterm exam and departmental approval.

This course emphasizes the study of functions and other skills necessary for the study of calculus. The course shall encompass but not be limited to the following topics: polynomial, rational, exponential, inverse, logarithmic, and circular and trigonometric functions, sequences and series, theory of limits, vectors, conic sections and matrix algebra.

 

Course Number: 1202310 AP CALCULUS - AB
La Salle Number: 177 Credit: 1
Pre-requisite(s): 70th national percentile or higher on the math section of the PSAT/SAT and a “B+” or higher in Pre-calculus and departmental approval.
Co-requisite(s): Physics Honors

This course consists of a full year of work in calculus comparable to courses in colleges and universities. It is expected that students who take the AP course in calculus will seek college credit or placement, or both, from institutions of higher learning. The Calculus AP course outline will be followed. This is a study of derivatives and integrals through the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and some applications of the definite integral. This course corresponds approximately to analysis of graphs, derivatives and integrals.