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To meet the need of the diverse student population it serves, the Mathematics Department of Bishop Kearney High School offers 12 courses in MATHEMATICS. All courses are college preparatory and are designed to ready students for a two year or four year college classroom.
College credit is available in both PRECALCULUS and ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS upon successful completion of course requirements. Both courses follow college mandates on textbook and curricula. A national exam is given each May in ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS.
601 MATH I A (Grade 9, Full Year, 1 Unit) - Regents
This integrated MATHEMATICS course is the first in a series of three courses needed for Advanced Regents credit. A New York State Regents exam will be given in January of the following year. The major topics such as logic, aspects of algebra and geometry, probability, statistics, rectangular coordinate systems, linear programming are developed through direct and open-ended questioning.
602 MATH I (Grade 9, Full Year, l Unit)
Integrated Mathematics course is designed so that students can earn Regents credit over a two year period. Concepts such as logic, aspects of algebra, probability, statistics, absolute values and equations are carefully introduced with an emphasis on drill practice and instruction in open-ended questioning. Reinforcement is provided through numerous examples and extensive practice.
603 MATH II (Grade 10, Full Year, 1 Unit)
This integrated Mathematics course is the continuation of the Algebra course and is necessary for students to receive Regents credit. Concepts are carefully developed to enable students to develop skills through the integration of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. A New York State Regents will be given in June.
604 MATH II A (Grade 10, Full Year, 1 Unit)
This integrated MATHEMATICS course is the second in a series of three courses. A N.Y.S. Regents exam will be taken by the student at the end of the course. The major topics developed in the course are: logic, mathematical systems, Euclidean geometry, analytical geometry, solutions of quadratic equations and probability, permutations and combinations. Optional topics such as binomial theorem, number theory, introduction to trigonometry and matrices, are covered as time permits.
605 MATH III A (Grades 10 - 11, Full Year, 1 Unit)
This is the third in a series of three integrated MATHEMATICS courses. A N.Y.S. Regents exam will be taken by the student at the end of the course. Major topics under discussion throughout the course are: Intermediate algebra, complex numbers, circles relations and functions, circular functions, transformational geometry, probability and statistics. Optional topics such as polar coordinates number theory, induction, sequences and series and matrices are covered as time permits.
607 MATH IV(General) (Grade 12, Full Year, 1 Unit)
This course offered in the Senior year is designed to acquaint the student with the area of Mathematics known as traditional Trigonometry. Students will move from a cognitive level of recall to levels of application and synthesis. Students will have completed a rigorous and thorough Mathematics program at the conclusion of this course. Over four years, students would have encountered basic Algebra, Euclidean geometry, Intermediate algebra statistics, special topics, and traditional trigonometry. Students will be ready for college Mathematics at the two year or four year level. Students will also be ready for Vocational or Trade programs involving the use of Trigonometry.
Electives
Precalculus (1 Unit)
This course is designed not only to unify concepts taught in grades 9 through 11 but also to prepare students for College Mathematics. Topics covered are: real numbers, functions and their graphs, Trigonometry, systems of equations and inequalities, matrices, sequences and series, conic sections and polar coordinates.
Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus (1 Unit)
The Calculus AP syllabus is a full year course in elementary functions, limits and continuity, differentiation, applications of differential calculus, integrations, definite integrals, differential equations and applications of integration to area and volume. Students enrolled in this course are required to take the ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AB Form) exam in May. Successful results may provide college credit for the student.
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