Mathematics

Students investigate a variety of mathematical topics and explore the relationship between these topics and being a well-informed citizen. Topics include logic, personal finance, descriptive statistics and probability. The use of spreadsheets is integrated into this course.

This course provides an overview of the field of statistics including gathering and analyzing numerical information. Students study the concepts of sampling, experimentation and measurement and examine statistical methods to study them. Students study confidence intervals and hypothesis testing, including t-tests, F-tests, Chi-Square tests, regressions and analysis of variance. The use of statistical software and/or graphing calculators is included.

Calculus involves the study of how quantities change. The ideas of infinity, limits and continuity are developed, leading to the concept of the derivative of a function. The process of differentiation is then applied to the study of motion, optimization and other areas. A working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is expected.