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Gulf Coast High SchoolMathematics for ACT and SAT

May 2026 · 2nd Semester

Prerequisites: # Mathematics Course Descriptions # 1200370 ALGEBRA 1A FALL SEMESTER AND 1200380 ALGEBRA 1B SPRING SEMESTER In Algebra 1-A, instructional time will emphasize four areas: (1) extending understanding of functions to linear functions and using them to model and analyze real-world relationships; (2) solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable and systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables; (3) building linear functions, identifying their key features and representing them in various ways and (4) representing and interpreting categorical and numerical data with one and two variables. In Algebra 1-B, instructional time will emphasize four areas: (1) performing operations with polynomials and radicals, and extending the Laws of Exponents to include rational exponents; (2) extending understanding of functions to quadratic and exponential functions and using them to model and analyze real-world relationships; (3) solving quadratic equations in one variables and (4) building functions, identifying their key features and representing them in various ways. # 1200310 ALGEBRA 1 REGULAR AND 1200320 ALGEBRA 1 HONORS In Algebra 1, instructional time will emphasize five areas: (1) performing operations with polynomials and radicals, and extending the Laws of Exponents to include rational exponents; (2) extending understanding of functions to linear, quadratic and exponential functions and using them to model and analyze real-world relationships; (3) solving quadratic equations in one variable and systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables; (4) building functions, identifying their key features and representing them in various ways and (5) representing and interpreting categorical and numerical data with one and two variables. # 1200310 GEOMETRY AND 1206320 GEOMETRY HONORS In Geometry, instructional time will emphasize five areas: (1) proving and applying relationships and theorems involving two-dimensional figures using Euclidean geometry and coordinate geometry; (2) establishing congruence and similarity using criteria from Euclidean geometry and using rigid transformations; (3) extending knowledge of geometric measurement to two-dimensional figures and three-dimensional figures; (4) creating and applying equations of circles in the coordinate plane and (5)developing an understanding of right triangle trigonometry. # 1200330 ALGEBRA 2 REGULAR AND 1200340 ALGEBRA 2 HONORS In Algebra 2, instructional time will emphasize five areas: (1) extending arithmetic operations with algebraic expressions to include radical and rational expressions and polynomial division; (2) graphing and analyzing functions including polynomials, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic; (3) building functions using compositions, inverses and transformations; (4) extending systems of equations and inequalities to include non-linear expressions and (5) developing understanding of the complex number system, including complex numbers as roots of polynomial equations. # 1200710 MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA The purpose of this course is to help prepare students for future higher level mathematics courses. This course contains 24 of the 52 Algebra 2 standards and instructional time will emphasize five areas: (1) developing fluency with the Laws of Exponents with numerical and algebraic expressions; (2) extending arithmetic operations with algebraic expressions to include rational and polynomial expressions; (3) solving one-variable exponential, logarithmic, radical and rational equations and interpreting the viability of solutions in real-world contexts; (4) modeling with and applying linear, quadratic, absolute value, exponential, logarithmic and piecewise functions and systems of linear equations and inequalities; (5) extending knowledge of functions to include inverse and composition. # 1210305 MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE STATISTICS The purpose of this course is to help prepare students for future higher level mathematics courses: this course serves as an introduction to statistics and those students wanting to take a future college statistics course. Instructional time will emphasize four areas: (1) analyzing and applying linear and exponential functions within the context of statistics; (2) extending understanding of probability using data and various representations, including two-way tables and Venn Diagrams; (3) representing and interpreting univariate and bivariate categorical and numerical data and (4) determining the appropriateness of different types of statistical studies. # 1200388 MATHEMATICS FOR DATA AND FINANCIAL LITERACY AND 1200388 MATHEMATICS FOR DATA AND In Mathematics for Data and Financial Literacy Honors, instructional time will emphasize five areas: (1) extending knowledge of ratios, proportions and functions to data and financial contexts; (2) developing understanding of basic economic and accounting principles; (3) determining advantages and disadvantages of credit accounts and shortand long-term loans; (4) developing understanding of planning for the future through investments, insurance and retirement plans and (5) extending knowledge of data analysis to create and evaluate reports and to make predictions. # 1210300 PROBABILITY & STATISTICS WITH APPLICATIONS HONORS In Probability and Statistics Honors, instructional time will emphasize four areas: (1) creating and interpreting data displays for univariate and bivariate categorical and numerical data; (2) comparing and making observations about populations using statistical data, including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing; (3) extending understanding of probability and probability distributions and (4) developing an understanding of methods for collecting statistical data, including randomized trials. # 1202305 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PRECALCULUS Taking AP Precalculus prepares students for college-level mathematics and science courses. During the course, students will explore everyday situations using mathematical tools and lenses. Students will develop an understanding of modeling and functions and examine scenarios through multiple representations. The course framework outlines content and skills needed for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science. In AP Precalculus, instructional time will focus on four areas: (1) polynomial and rational functions; (2) exponential and logarithmic functions; (3) trigonometric and polar functions; and (4) functions involving parameters, vectors, and matrices (Note: Unit 4 is not assessed on the AP Exam). AP Calculus AB is designed to be the equivalent of a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. Students cultivate their understanding of differential and integral calculus through engaging with real-world problems represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally and using definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions as they explore concepts like change, limits, and the analysis of functions. Instructional time will focus on four areas (1) limits and continuity; (2) differentiation; (3) integration and accumulation of change and (4) differential equations and applications of integration. # 1202320 ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC AP Calculus BC is designed to be the equivalent to both first and second semester college calculus courses. AP Calculus BC applies the content and skills learned in AP Calculus AB to parametrically defined curves, polar curves, and vector- valued functions; develops additional integration techniques and applications; and introduces the topics of sequences and series. Instructional time will focus on (1) parametric equations, polar coordinates, and vector-valued functions and (2) infinite sequences and series. # 1210320 ADVANCED PLACEMENT STATISTICS The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics which introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing to build conceptual understanding. Instructional time will focus on four areas (1) exploring data; (2) sampling and experimentation; (3) probability and simulation and (4) statistical inference. # 0200335 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES AP Computer Science Principles is equivalent to a first semester college course in computing. Students will learn the principles that underlie the science of computing and develop the thinking skills that computer scientists use. Students will work on their own and as part of a team to creatively address real-world issues using the tools and processes of computation. Instructional time will focus on five areas (1) creative development; (2) data; (3) algorithms and programming; (4) computer systems and networks and (5) impact of computing. \\* This course counts as a math credit towards graduation but NOT for Bright Futures or SUS. # Mathematics Elective Courses # 1200400 FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS This course supports students who need additional instruction in foundational mathematics skills as it relates to core instruction. Instruction will use explicit, systematic, and sequential approaches to mathematics instruction addressing all strands including number sense & operations, algebraic reasoning, functions, geometric reasoning, and data analysis & probability. Teachers will use the listed benchmarks that correspond to each students’ needs. Effective instruction matches instruction to the needs of the students in the group and provides multiple opportunities to practice the skill and receive feedback. The additional time allotted for this course is in addition to core instruction. The intervention includes materials and strategies designed to supplement core instruction. \*. Credit in this course may be earned multiple times. # 1209315 MATHEMATICS FOR ACT AND SAT In Mathematics for ACT and SAT, instructional time will emphasize six areas: (1) extending understanding of functions to linear, quadratic and exponential functions and using them to model and analyze real-world relationships; (2) developing understanding of the complex number system, including complex numbers as roots of polynomial equations; (3) extending knowledge of ratios, proportions and functions to data and financial contexts; (4) solve problems involving univariate and bivariate data and make inferences from collected data; (5) relationships and theorems involving twodimensional figures using Euclidean geometry and coordinate geometry; (6) graph and apply trigonometric relations and functions. \*This is a 1.0 elective credit course.

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