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Mathematics continued
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MATH: COLLEGE ALGEBRA
Two semesters, 1 credit
Pre-requisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
PRE-CALCULUS HONORS
Two semesters, 1 credit
Pre-requisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II
Math faculty and administrative recommendations
W W W. S H E LT O N . O R G
This course helps students maintain and extend algebra skills in preparation for
college-level Algebra or other college-level math courses. This course includes
a study of all types of functions, inequalities, logarithms, and polynomials. An
emphasis is placed on graphing all of the types of functions.
This course moves at a rapid pace, and students are expected to do some
independent learning. Course topics include functions, matrices, the nature of
graphs and polynomial equations, trigonometric functions and identities, vectors,
conics, sequences and series, limits, and probability.
Two semesters, 1 credit
Pre-requisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus
Math faculty and administrative recommendations
This is an introductory course in differential and integral Calculus with elementary
functions. Topics are presented using graphical, numerical, algebraic, and verbal
approaches with an emphasis on the use of appropriate technology.
S H E LT O N S C H O O L
CALCULUS HONORS
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One semester, .5 credit
Pre-requisites: Algebra I, Geometry
Math faculty and administrative recommendations
Elective
This course covers different investments, such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds,
basic tax regulations, income tax returns, how to complete tax-related documents,
personal budgeting, check writing, balancing checkbooks, and understanding
different banking options. Terminology in all areas is reinforced and assessed
regularly. Students are expected to complete various independent and grouprelated projects to explore the concepts further.
U P P E R S C H O O L C O U R S E C AT A L O G
PERSONAL FINANCE
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