Mathematics

  • Advanced Topics in Algebra

    Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (C average). This course continues the study of the structure and properties of real numbers. Topics include linear equations, inequalities, quadratic functions, equations of circles, and trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. Students will be introduced to basic statistics and use mathematics to model real world situations. This course is NOT open to students who have completed Pre-calculus.
  • Algebra 1

    This course is designed to emphasize the study of multiple representations of linear, exponential, and quadratic functions. It includes mathematical concepts for working with rational numbers, various expressions, analyzing and solving linear equations & inequalities, and polynomials.
  • Algebra 2

    Prerequisite: Geometry. This course is designed to build on algebraic and geometric concepts. It develops advanced algebra skills such as polynomials, rational functions, probability, logarithms, exponential functions, trigonometric functions and three-dimensional figures.
  • Algebra 2

    Prerequisite: Geometry. This course is designed to build on algebraic and geometric concepts. It develops advanced algebra skills such as polynomials, rational functions, probability, logarithms, exponential functions, trigonometric functions and three-dimensional figures.
  • Geometry

    Prerequisite: Algebra 1. This course presents an introduction to the study of two dimensional space and coordinate geometry. Study of the basic properties of equality, congruency, similarity, right triangles, polygons, circles, area and perimeter are included along with an introduction to right triangle trigonometric ratios.
  • IB Math Analysis and Approaches (SL 11)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Pre-calculus (A- average) AND department approval. This rigorous course studies analytic methods with an emphasis on calculus – appropriate for pure mathematicians, engineers, scientists, economists, and those with an interest in analytic methods. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects with substantial mathematics content such as mathematics itself, engineering, physical sciences, or some economics. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • IB Math Analysis and Approaches (SL 11)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Pre-calculus (A- average) AND department approval. This rigorous course studies analytic methods with an emphasis on calculus – appropriate for pure mathematicians, engineers, scientists, economists, and those with an interest in analytic methods. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects with substantial mathematics content such as mathematics itself, engineering, physical sciences, or some economics. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • IB Math Analysis and Approaches (SL 12)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Pre-calculus (A- average) and department approval. This rigorous course studies analytic methods with an emphasis on calculus – appropriate for pure mathematicians, engineers, scientists, economists, and those with an interest in analytic methods. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects with substantial mathematics content such as mathematics itself, engineering, physical sciences, or some economics. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • IB Math Analysis and Approaches (SL 12)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Pre-calculus (A- average) and department approval. This rigorous course studies analytic methods with an emphasis on calculus – appropriate for pure mathematicians, engineers, scientists, economists, and those with an interest in analytic methods. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects with substantial mathematics content such as mathematics itself, engineering, physical sciences, or some economics. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • IB Math Applications and Interpretation (HL 11)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Geometry (A- average) or TPIB Pre-calculus (B in both blocks) and department approval. This course studies applications with an emphasis on statistics, modeling and use of technology. It is intended to meet the needs of students whose interest in mathematics is more practical than theoretical but who seek more challenging content than the Standard Level. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects such as social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, statistics, business, some economics courses, psychology, and design. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • IB Math Applications and Interpretation (HL 11)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Geometry (A- average) or TPIB Pre-calculus (B in both blocks) and department approval. This course studies applications with an emphasis on statistics, modeling and use of technology. It is intended to meet the needs of students whose interest in mathematics is more practical than theoretical but who seek more challenging content than the Standard Level. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects such as social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, statistics, business, some economics courses, psychology, and design. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • IB Math Applications and Interpretation (HL 12)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Geometry (A- average) or TPIB Pre-calculus (B in both blocks) and department approval. This course studies applications with an emphasis on statistics, modeling and use of technology. It is intended to meet the needs of students whose interest in mathematics is more practical than theoretical but who seek more challenging content than the Standard Level. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects such as social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, statistics, business, some economics courses, psychology, and design. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • IB Math Applications and Interpretation (HL 12)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Geometry (A- average) or TPIB Pre-calculus (B in both blocks) and department approval. This course studies applications with an emphasis on statistics, modeling and use of technology. It is intended to meet the needs of students whose interest in mathematics is more practical than theoretical but who seek more challenging content than the Standard Level. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects such as social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, statistics, business, some economics courses, psychology, and design. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • IB Math Applications and Interpretation (SL 11)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Geometry (B- average) or TPIB Pre-calculus (B- average) and department approval. This course studies applications with an emphasis on statistics, modeling and use of technology. It is aimed at students who enjoy describing the real world and solving practical problems using mathematics. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects such as social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, statistics, business, some economics courses, psychology, and design. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • IB Math Applications and Interpretation (SL 12)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Geometry (B- average) or TPIB Pre-calculus (B- average) and department approval. This course studies applications with an emphasis on statistics, modeling and use of technology. It is aimed at students who enjoy describing the real world and solving practical problems using mathematics. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects such as social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, statistics, business, some economics courses, psychology, and design. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • IB Math Applications and Interpretation (SL 12)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the IB Program, TPIB Geometry (B- average) or TPIB Pre-calculus (B- average) and department approval. This course studies applications with an emphasis on statistics, modeling and use of technology. It is aimed at students who enjoy describing the real world and solving practical problems using mathematics. This subject is aimed at students who will go on to study subjects such as social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, statistics, business, some economics courses, psychology, and design. In order to receive credit for the course students must sit for the exams at the end of senior year.
  • Pre-Algebra

    Pre-Algebra is an introduction to basic algebra concepts and a review of arithmetic algorithms. Concepts necessary for success in Algebra I and II are emphasized. The course helps students develop mathematical study skills and learning strategies. Students will explore algebraic expressions and integers, solve one-step equations and inequalities, and regularly work with decimals, equations, factors, fractions, exponents, operations with fractions, ratios, proportions, percents, linear functions and graphing, spatial thinking, and area and volume.
  • Pre-Calculus

    Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (A- average) AND Department Approval. Pre-Calculus is intended for superior mathematics students who have completed three years of college preparatory level courses designed for college-bound students. Course topics include in-depth analysis of quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Trigonometric functions are studied from both the circular and riht triangle approaches. Students must be able to use a variety of techniques to solve problems: graphical, numberican, algebraic/analytic and verbal.
  • Pre-Calculus

    Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (A- average) AND Department Approval. Pre-Calculus is intended for superior mathematics students who have completed three years of college preparatory level courses designed for college-bound students. Course topics include in-depth analysis of quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Trigonometric functions are studied from both the circular and riht triangle approaches. Students must be able to use a variety of techniques to solve problems: graphical, numberican, algebraic/analytic and verbal.
  • Statistics

    This course studies descriptive and inferential statistics, and it includes topics such as probability, data collection, analysis, measures of central tendency, measures of variability, distributions, hypothesis testing, and correlation. Students will learn how to analyze data, or to collect their own, and they will gain the skills necessary to make predictions, test the validity of their data, and infer properties of the distribution of a population. The course will be taught year-long on an every other day  Blue / White rotation.  

  • Trinity Pre-IB Algebra 1

    Prerequisite: Department approval. This course deepens and extends the understanding of linear and exponential relationships by comparing and contrasting them with each other. Students will apply linear models to data while examining trends as they engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. Students will create and solve equations, inequalities, and systems of equations involving quadratics. In addition, students will expand their experience with functions to include more specialized functions which include absolute value, step, and piecewise defined functions.
  • Trinity Pre-IB Algebra 1

    Prerequisite: Department approval. This course deepens and extends the understanding of linear and exponential relationships by comparing and contrasting them with each other. Students will apply linear models to data while examining trends as they engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. Students will create and solve equations, inequalities, and systems of equations involving quadratics. In addition, students will expand their experience with functions to include more specialized functions which include absolute value, step, and piecewise defined functions.
  • Trinity Pre-IB Geometry

    Prerequisites: Trinity Pre-IB Algebra 1 (B- average) and department approval. Students apply what they know about two-dimensional figures to three-dimensional figures in real-world context and deepen their understanding of shape relationships. Students extend their understanding about linear functions and coordinate graphing to coordinate geometry. Students develop deductive reasoning skills that can be applied to higher-level mathematical and real-world problems. Study of the properties of equality, congruency, similarity, right triangles, polygons, circles, area and perimeter are included along with an introduction to right triangle trigonometric ratios.
  • Trinity Pre-IB Geometry Accelerated

    Prerequisite: Department approval. This rigorous course includes plane, spatial, transformational, and coordinate geometries. It emphasizes logical thinking and applies algebraic concepts to geometric figures. Topics include types of polygons and three-dimensional solids, congruent and similar figures, circles, area, volume, transformations, geometry on the Cartesian plane, and trigonometry. The pace is rapid and algebra skills will be strengthened while studying geometry deeply and thoroughly.
  • Trinity Pre-IB PreCalculus

    Prerequisite: Trinity Pre-IB Geometry Accelerated (B- average). This course studies polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Unit circle trigonometry with the introduction of radian angle measures, along with graphing in the coordinate plane and manipulations using identities is studied. Transformation of functions is a recurring theme of this course and receives strong emphasis. Finally, the concept of the derivative is developed in anticipation of Calculus.
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    Kerry Brown
    Mathematics Teacher, Department Chair
    DePaul University - Master of Education
    Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Photo of Kate Iammartino
    Kate Iammartino
    Mathematics Teacher
    Northwestern University - Master of Science
    University of Illinois - Bachelor of Science
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    Chris Rouvas
    Mathematics Teacher
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    Christina Zabrodsky
    Mathematics Teacher
    Illinois State University - Bachelor of Arts