New Math Electives Offered 08-09
Advanced Problem Solving in Mathematics 9-10
(Paly and Gunn Students: At the Paly Site)
2393
ADVPROB I
Semester
9-10
2394
ADVPROB II
Semester
9-10
The objective of this course is to foster excellence in mathematics through problem solving and competition. The course is offered in two discrete semesters, one not the prerequisite of the other, to 9th and 10th graders interested in expanding their mathematical horizon beyond the usual high school curriculum. Mathematical discovery and alternate methods of proof, shortcuts and multiple solutions to challenging problems and cross-curricular applications are explored. This course is ideal for students interested in participating in contests like the American Mathematics Competition and the Mathematics Olympiad. Homework average is 2-3 hrs/week.
Suggested Course Preparation:
Grades of “B” or better in 8th grade Algebra or concurrent enrollment in a 9th or 10th grade A or Honors level
Advanced Problem Solving in Mathematics 11-12
(Paly and Gunn Students: At the Gunn Site)
2395
ADVPROB III
Semester
11-12
2396
ADVPROB IV
Semester
11-12
The objective of this course is to foster excellence in mathematics through problem solving and competition. The course is offered in two discrete semesters, one not the prerequisite of the other, to 11th and 12th graders interested in expanding their mathematical horizon beyond the usual high school curriculum. Mathematical discovery and alternate methods of proof, shortcuts and multiple solutions to challenging problems and cross-curricular applications are explored. This course is ideal for students interested in participating in contests like the American Mathematics Competition and the Mathematics Olympiad. Homework average is 3-5 hrs/week.
Suggested Course Preparation:
Grades of “B” or better in Analysis Honors, AB Calculus or BC Calculus, or a grade of “A” in Alg2/ Trig H
Statistics Applications
2392
STATS APP
Semester
10-12
This 2nd semester course is designed to be a project-based introduction to applied Statistics. Topics include: Looking at data/Descriptive stats (3 weeks), Probability/Simulation (4 weeks), Normal, binomial, geometric distributions (3 weeks), Linear Regression (2 weeks), Survey Design (3 weeks) and Basic Inference (including one sample mean confidence intervals) (2 weeks). A final project is required for this course.
Homework average is 2-3 hrs/week.
Suggested Course Preparation:
Grades of “C-“ in ALG2 or beyond