Math IV

Course Units: 1.0

This class is offered at two levels, Math IVA and Math IV. Both are two-semester courses that prepare students for a standard, first-year college mathematics or statistics course. Math IVA covers honors pre-calculus topics and introduces important calculus concepts and techniques. It has four major themes: calculus; algebra, geometry and trigonometry; discrete mathematics; and mathematical objects and representations (such as polar coordinates and matrices). To enhance motivation, topics are introduced through discovery when possible. Instruction in the graphing calculator continues, though students also solve many problems without using calculators. Math IV is a traditional pre-calculus course. It covers functions, graphs and their applications, trigonometry and discrete mathematics. Students learn the material through lecture, group work, and homework.