Math
The Mathematics Department offers programs designed to meet the needs of all students. A student may select any course in the sequence provided he or she meets the prerequisites. The department suggests that parents and students confer with a math teacher for recommendations regarding appropriate course selection. Students planning to attend college should select a sequence which includes Algebra II or above. Ninth grade students are placed in high school math courses using a variety of performance indicators. All courses in the Mathematics Department include workforce applications when appropriate.
Charlottesville High School Course Offerings
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02_3130_0 Algebra I
02_3130_8 Algebra I ELD
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02052
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra or equivalent
Assessment: SOL Test
Description: The study of Algebra I assists students in generalizing patterns and representing relevant, contextual situations with algebraic models. Emphasis in algebra is on tools for representing and solving a variety of practical problems using algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities. Graphing calculators are used to solve and verify solutions of equations and inequalities.
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02_3131_0 Algebra I Part I
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02053
Grade: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra or equivalent
Note: This course is for students who are recommended by their teacher and/or case manager. Must be written into the student’s IEP.
Assessment: Final Exam
Description: Algebra I Part 1 will cover one half of the algebra curriculum, working on the development of proportional exploration/reasoning, concepts of variables and functions, equality, and inequality, with equations and operations with equations.
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02_3200_0 Algebra Study Skills
Credit: 1 Elective Credit; SCED 02996
Grade: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommended; Must be taken with Algebra I
Description: This course provides support for students taking Algebra I.
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02_3233_0 Data Science
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02911
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I; Students seeking an Advanced Diploma must complete Algebra II prior to enrolling.
Assessment: Final Exam
Description: Through the use of open-source technology tools, students will identify and explore problems that involve the use of relational database concepts and data-intensive computing to find solutions and make generalizations. Students will engage in a data science problem-solving structure to interact with large data sets as a means to formulate problems, collect and clean data, visualize data, model using data, and communicate effectively about data formulated solutions.
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02_3143H_0 Geometry - Honors
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02072
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I or Algebra I Honors
Assessment: SOL Test
Description: Geometry is a course designed for students who have successfully completed the Standards for Algebra I. The course includes an emphasis on developing reasoning skills through the exploration of geometric relationships including properties of geometric figures, trigonometric relationships, and mathematical proofs. In this course, students use various types of reasoning, justification, and methods of direct and indirect proof and interpret and determine the validity of conditional statements.
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02_3135_0 Algebra II
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02056
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Assessment: SOL Test
Description: In this course a thorough treatment of advanced algebraic concepts will be provided through the study of functions, equations, inequalities, systems of equations, polynomials, rational and radical equations, complex numbers, and curves of best fit. Emphasis will be placed on contextual applications and modeling throughout the course of study.
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02_3135H_0 Algebra II - Honors
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02056
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Assessment: SOL Test
Description: A thorough treatment of advanced algebraic concepts will be provided through the study of functions, equations, inequalities, systems of equations, polynomials, rational and radical equations, complex numbers, and curves of best fit. Emphasis will be placed on contextual applications and modeling throughout the course of study. The honors course also covers logarithmic functions and unit circle trigonometry and typically leads to Pre-Calculus.
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02_3134_0 Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02902
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Assessment: Final Exam
Description: The course is an introduction to Algebra II topics through mathematical modeling and data analysis. Students will study functions, systems of inequalities, probability, experimental design and implementation, and analysis of data.
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02_3138_0 Algebra III/Trigonometry
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02057
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
Assessment: Final Exam
Description: This Algebra and trigonometry course emphasizes trigonometry topics and introduces polar coordinates, analytical geometry, and probability and statistics.
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02_3162H_0 Precalculus - Honors
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02104
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
Assessment: Final Exam
Description: This precalculus course is designed for students who plan to enroll in AP Calculus (AB) in high school or a first semester calculus course in college. Students study functions, trigonometry, discrete mathematics, data analysis, analytic geometry, limits, and an introduction to calculus.
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02_3164_1 AP Precalculus
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02114
Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II Honors
Assessment: AP Exam
Note: Students are expected to take the AP examination, which is offered in May. College credit may be earned depending upon the score achieved and individual policies of colleges and universities
Description: This precalculus course is designed for students who plan to enroll in AP Calculus (AB) in high school, a first semester calculus course in college, or are interested in pursuing math and science careers. Students study functions, modeling, trigonometry, discrete mathematics, data analysis, analytic geometry, limits, and an introduction to calculus.
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02_3230_4 Dual Enrollment (DE) Precalculus/Applied Calculus
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02104/02906-I and 6 community college credits
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II-Honors
Assessment: Final Exam
Description: Dual Enrollment Precalculus/Applied Calculus is intended to provide students with a study of functions and an introduction to Calculus. The first semester presents college algebra, matrices, and algebraic, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Equations and inequalities, graphing and functions, and systems of equations are included. The second semester presents limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions with applications, and an introduction to integration. Contains calculus applications for business, life sciences, and or social sciences. The class is designed for students that have successfully completed Algebra II or Algebra II Honors and want an introduction to Calculus. This class does not prepare the students to take AP Calculus.
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02_3190_0 Probability and Statistics
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02201
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Assessment: Final Exam
Description: This course will cover basic probability and statistics with an emphasis on using the concepts in everyday life, games of chance, understanding statistics in the news, and interpreting graphs will be among the topics covered.
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02_3192_1 AP Statistics
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02203
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
Assessments: AP Exam
Note: Students are expected to take the AP examination, which is offered in May. College credit may be earned depending upon the score achieved and individual policies of colleges and universities.
Description: This non-calculus based course in introductory statistics is designed to challenge the highly motivated student and to prepare them for the AP Statistic Exam. Topics of study include statistical distributions, probability, linear correlation, and hypothesis testing.
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02_3177_1 AP Calculus (AB)
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02124
Grade: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: AP Precalculus or Precalculus Honors
Assessments: AP Exam
Note: Students are expected to take the AP examination, which is offered in May. College credit may be earned depending upon the score achieved and individual policies of colleges and universities.
Description: Focusing on differential and integral calculus in one variable, this course prepares the very able mathematics students for the AP Calculus (AB) examination. This course covers the material normally included in first semester college calculus.
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2_3178_1 AP Calculus (BC) Multivariable
Credit: 1 High School Math Credit; SCED 02125
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisite: High level of achievement in AP Calculus (AB)
Assessments: AP Exam
Note: Students are expected to take the AP examination, which is offered in May. College credit may be earned depending upon the score achieved and individual policies of colleges and universities.
Description: This college-level course is offered to students who have completed AP Calculus (AB) and wish to take the next class in the calculus sequence. The curriculum includes the C calculus topics, vector calculus, and differential and integral calculus in two variables.