Math Courses
ALGEBRA 1 P
Grades: 9
Credits: 5 per semester.
Prerequisite: Eighth grade teacher recommendation (1P).
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be entered at the semester and may not be repeated for credit. This college-prep mathematics course is the first of three required for admission to the University of California system, the California State University system, and most other four-year institutions. Symbolic reasoning and calculations with symbols are central in algebra. Through the study of algebra, a student develops an understanding of the symbolic language of mathematics and the sciences. In addition, algebraic skills and concepts are developed and used in wide variety of problem-solving situations. Algebra 1P is for 9th grade students only. (Meets Algebra 1 graduation requirement.) Meets A-G University of California requirement.
ALGEBRA 10-12 P
Grades: 10-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations 2 with a “D” or better.
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be entered at the semester or may not be repeated for credit. This college-prep math course is the Algebra 1 course for 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students. Symbolic reasoning and calculations with symbols are central in algebra. Through the study of algebra, a student develops an understanding of the symbolic language of mathematics and the sciences. In addition, algebraic skills and concepts are developed and used in a wide variety of problem-solving situations. (Meets Algebra 1 graduation requirement.)
GEOMETRY P
Grades: 9-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra with “C” or better.
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be entered at the second semester and may not be repeated for credit. This course is the second of three required for admission to the University of California system, the California State College and University system, and many other four-year institutions. Geometry P develops the concepts of the point, line, and plane, and includes the study of triangles, polygons, and circles. Other topics include parallel lines, similarity, coordinate geometry, and finding the area and volume of three-dimensional geometric figures. Meets A-G University of California requirement.
GEOMETRY GP
Grades: 9-10
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Meeting of District GATE eligibility and completion of Algebra with an A and strong teacher recommendation.
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be entered at the second semester and may not be repeated for credit. This college-prep course is the second of three required for admission to the UC system, the Calif. State College and UC system, and many other four-year institutions. Geometry GATE develops the concepts of the point, line, and plane, and includes the study of triangles, polygons, and circles. Other topics include parallel lines, similarity, coordinate geometry, and finding the area and volume of three-dimensional geometric figures. The GATE class will provide students with a challenging, in-depth study of geometry. Geometry GATE will include additional topics outside the textbook, as well as an increased emphasis on deductive proof, the Euclidean constructions, and rigorous problem solving. Student projects will also be required. Meets A-G University of California requirement.
APPLIED GEOMETRY
Grades: 10-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra recommended.
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be repeated for credit. Applied Geometry is a non-college prep course designed to teach students the important and practical concepts and applications of high school geometry, without the heavy emphasis on deductive proof. Topics will include reasoning and problem solving, measurement and graphing, angles, parallel lines, triangles, polygons, circles, similarity, perimeter and area, surface area and volume.
ADVANCED ALGEBRA P
Grades: 10-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry with a “C” or better.
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be entered at the second semester and may not be repeated for credit. This course is the third of three required for admission to the UC, the California State College and UC system, and many other four-year institutions. Advanced Algebra reviews skills learned in Algebra and introduces new topics such as matrices, complex number, conic sections, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequence and series, probability, and trigonometry. (Meets Algebra graduation requirement.) Meets A-G University of California requirement.
ADVANCED ALGEBRA GP
Grades: 10-11
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Approval of the Liberty High GATE committee and completion of Geometry GP with a grade B or better
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be entered at the second semester and may not be repeated for credit. This course is the third of three required for admission to the Univ. of California and California State College and University systems, and many other four-year institutions. Advanced Algebra GATE briefly reviews skills learned in Algebra and focuses on topics such as matrices, complex numbers, conic sections, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequence and series, probability, and trigonometry. This will be an accelerated, rigorous course that requires completion of student projects. (Meets Algebra graduation requirement.) Meets A-G University of California requirement.
INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: None
Max credit: 10
Meets math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be repeated for credit. Integrated Mathematics is a non-college prep course designed for 11th and 12th grade students who have taken Algebra and Geometry, but may need a more solid background before attempting Advanced Algebra. Topics will include highlights from algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, statistics, probability, logical reasoning, and discrete mathematics.
APPLIED ALGEBRA
Grades: 10-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: None.
Max credit: 10
Meets math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be repeated for credit. Applied Algebra is a non-college prep course designed for 11th and 12th grade students who have taken Algebra and Geometry, but may need a more solid background before attempting Advanced Algebra. Topics will include highlights from algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, logical reasoning, and discrete mathematics. This course also will help students prepare for the California High School Exit Exam. (Meets Algebra graduation requirement.)
CONSUMER MATHEMATICS
Grades: 12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: None
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. Consumer Mathematics is a non-college prep course designed to teach students important and practical mathematical skills, which will help them in life outside of high school. Students will learn how to calculate wages, shop wisely, budget their finances, and plan for major purchases, like buying a car.
MATH ANALYSIS P
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced Algebra with a “C” or better.
Max credit: 10
Meets math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be entered at the second semester and may not be repeated for credit. This course is a fourth college-prep class, going beyond the three required for admission to the University of California system, the California State College and University system, and many other four-year institutions. Math Analysis begins with an in-depth study of “college algebra”: linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions; inequalities; exponents and logarithms; transforming functions; and analytic geometry. What follows is the focus of the course—trigonometry. Finally, the course ends with an introduction to calculus. Meets A-G University of California requirement.
MATH ANALYSIS HP
Grades: 10-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Approval of the Liberty High Honors/AP committee, completion of GATE Advanced Algebra with a grade B or better, and strong teacher recommendation.
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year Honors course. May not be entered at the second semester and may not be repeated for credit. This course goes beyond the three required for admission to the UC system, the California State College and University system, and many other four-year institutions. Math Analysis Honors begins with a brief review of “college algebra”: linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions; inequalities; exponents and logarithms; transforming functions; and analytic geometry. What follows is the focus of the course—trigonometry. Finally, the course ends with an introduction to calculus. The Honors course offers students a more rigorous, in-depth study of these topics. Students will use traditional paper-and-pencil methods, as well as apply graphing calculators and computer software to complete investigations. Meets A-G University of California requirement.
STATISTICS P
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Completion of Advanced Algebra with a “C” or better.
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year course. May not be entered at the semester and may not be repeated for credit. This college-prep course will introduce students to the important concepts of data analysis and statistics. At many universities, for non-math/science majors, Statistics is the one required college mathematics course. Thus, Liberty High School’s Statistics P is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in this subject before they enter college. A focus of Statistics P will be a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to analyzing real-life data using graphing calculators and computer software. Meets A-G University of California requirement.
STATISTICS AP
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Approval of the Liberty High Honors/AP committee, completion of Advanced Algebra with a grade "B" or better, and strong teacher recommendation.
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) course. May not be entered at the semester and may not be repeated for credit. This course emphasizes statistical thinking, presents more data and concepts with less theory and fewer recipes, and fosters active learning; takes advantage of available technology through the use of the TI83 calculator as well as statistical software; emphasizes understanding the problem and applying the appropriate solution as opposed to simply learning how to enter numbers into a formula; meets the requirements for statistics at most universities providing student demonstrates competency by passing the AP exam. Students will be expected to take the AP exam. Meets A-G University of California requirement.
CALCULUS AP
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 5 per semester
Prerequisite: Approval of the Liberty High Honors/AP committee, completion of Math Analysis with a grade “C” or better, and strong teacher recommendation.
Max credit: 10
Meets District math graduation requirements. A one-year Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) course. May not be entered at the semester and may not be repeated for credit. This course is designed to give college-bound students a solid foundation in calculus. Topics will include limits, derivatives, integrals, areas under curves, volumes of irregular solids, and transcendental functions. Instruction will consist of traditional methods as well as investigations using graphing calculators. Students that successfully complete this course will be prepared to take the Calculus AB Advanced Placement Exam. Students will be expected to take the AP Exam. Meets A-G University of California requirement.