Mathematics at Park High School
A minimum of three credits of math are required for graduation from high school. Students must take math courses in both 9th and 10th grades to receive adequate preparation for the math portion of the Wisconsin Standardized testing.
- Math Lab
This course is designed to give students who would struggle in a faster paced Math class the support they need to be successful. Each student will be required to own a scientific calculator. This course is a Math electivve and does not count towards the 3 credits. - Algebra 1
Algebra 1 is a first year high school course in college preparatory mathematics. Topics include using variables to write and manipulate mathematical expressions, equations, formulas and functions to solve problems, as well as some topics from Geometry. Each student will be required to own a scientific calculator. - Pre-AP Algebra 1
In Pre-AP Algebra 1, students develop a deep understanding of linear relationships emphasizing patterns of change, multiple representations of functions and equations, modeling real world scenarios with functions, and methods for finding and representing solutions of equations and inequalities. Taken together, these ideas provide powerful conceptual tools that students can use to make sense of their world through mathematics. Each student will be required to own a scientific calculator. - Geometric Concepts
This course deals with properties of plane and solid figures. It helps to develop logical thinking processes, and the precise use of language. The student taking this course would normally not be planning to take high school calculus. The normal sequence would be to take Algebra 2 (2440) after this course. Each student will be required to own a scientific calculator. - Pre-AP Geometry
Pre-AP Geometry with Statistics provides students with a conceptual bridge between algebra and geometry that deepens their understanding of mathematics. The course includes a unit of statistics and probability to support students’ understanding of concepts essential to quantitative literacy. Throughout the course, students solve problems across the domains of algebra, geometry, and statistics. - Algebra 2
This course deals with intermediate topics in Algebra and an introduction to Trigonometry. The student taking this course would normally not be planning to take high school calculus. Each student will be required to own a scientific calculator. - Algebra 2 - Trigonometry
This college preparatory course deals with intermediate topics in Algebra and provides a foundation in Trigonometry. Students may take Pre-AP Geometry and Algebra 2-Trig concurrently with department head approval. Each student will be required to own a scientific calculator but a graphing calculator is highly recommended. - Math Studies
This course is recommended for students who are planning on a course of study geared towards the liberal arts. It concentrates on math that can be applied to real world situations at home, work, and leisure, and includes a project involving a math investigation, research, evaluation, analysis, and written work. Math topics include algebra, logic, probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and financial math. A graphing calculator is strongly recommended. - Applied Technical Math 1
Applied Technical Mathematics 1 is a Dual Credit course with Gateway Technical College that may lead to math credits in Technical Diploma programs at Gateway Technical College. This hands-on math course reviews the four basic mathematical operations on whole numbers, fractions, decimals, basic algebra and trigonometry related to technical fields. - Applied Technical Math 2
Applied Technical Mathematics 2 is a hands-on math course that covers geometric principles along with calculations of linear, area and volume measurements. Includes interpreting and sketching graphs, the metric system, a method to solve technical conversions problems, and an introduction to statistics. - Statistics
In this course, students learn how information is gathered, organized and analyzed by the use of statistical methods. All probability and statistics topics from the RUSD standards are covered extensively in this course. Each student will be required to own a scientific calculator with 2-variable statistical functions. - AP Pre-Calculus
In AP Precalculus, students explore everyday situations and phenomena using mathematical tools and lenses. Through regular practice, students build deep mastery of modeling and functions, and they examine scenarios through multiple representations. They will learn how to observe, explore, and build mathematical meaning from dynamic systems, an important practice for thriving in an ever-changing world.
AP Precalculus prepares students for other college-level mathematics and science courses. The framework delineates content and skills common to college precalculus courses that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science. Students study each function type through their graphical, numerical, verbal, and analytical representations and their applications in a variety of contexts. Furthermore, students apply their understanding of functions by constructing and validating appropriate function models for scenarios, sets of conditions, and data sets, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of the nature and behavior of each function type. - AP Statistics
This course covers all of the topics of Statistics, as well as all of the topics required by the College Board for AP Statistics, which encompasses the following themes: exploratory analysis, planning and conducting a study, probability, and statistical inference. Computers and graphing calculators will be used extensively. Each student will be required to own a computer storage device and a graphing calculator with statistical functions. - AP Calculus AB
This full-year course is equivalent to the first semester of college calculus. All of the topics required by the College Board for AP Calculus are covered. Each student will be required to own a graphing calculator.