Mathematics

This Algebra 1 course includes the following: functions and graphs, equations in one and two variables, solving systems of equations, exponents, polynomials, factoring, algebraic fractions, operations on square roots/radicals, solving quadratic equations, and inequalities. A graphing calculator is recommended; the teacher will demonstrate using a TI-84. This is a full-year course and is recommended for 9th-grade students. Big River Math classes meet for 1 hour 2 times a week; please note this in your scheduling.

Algebra II is recommended for high school juniors or any student who has completed Algebra I.

Day and time: The course will meet Mondays from 2:00-3:30 pm EST for lessons and again on Wednesdays from 2:00-2:30 for math lab.

Everyone needs to learn how to balance a checkbook, understand taxes, and budget. These are skills many don’t learn until they practice it in life. This Consumer Math course will help navigate real life financial situations while applying everyday math skills. This course fulfills one high school math credit.

This course covers classic Euclidean Geometry, with an emphasis on reasoning skills through proofs and the building of an axiomatic system. Topics include deductive reasoning, points, lines, planes, rays, angles, congruent triangles, geometric inequalities, properties of parallel lines, quadrilaterals, isometries, area, similarity, right triangles and trigonometric ratios, properties of circles, regular polygons, geometric solids, and coordinate geometry. While algebra will not be explicitly taught, algebra review problems are included in most chapters and additional (optional) asynchronous videos and problems will be provided. A scientific calculator is recommended; the teacher will demonstrate using a TI-84. This is a full-year course and is recommended for 10th-grade students. Big River Math classes meet for 1 hour 2 times a week; please note this in your scheduling.

In Pre-Algebra, we will prepare students for the equivalent of a standard high school algebraic course (Algebra 1). In this class students will be introduced to integers, fractions, decimals, square roots, basic step equations and inequalities, linear equations, graphs and functions, some geometry and statistics. Students are also taught how to solve basic equations using variables. This is a full-year course and will meet for 1 hour 2 times a week.

This course takes Algebra 2 to the next level, studying various types of functions and conic sections more deeply. We will also cover basic Trigonometry concepts such as the Laws for Sines and Cosines. Lastly, we will discuss beginning calculus concepts like limits and derivatives. This course is excellent for the SAT/ACT due to the advanced algebra, and students will be fully prepared to enter college-level math courses. This is a full-year course and is recommended for 12th-grade students.

This course will have two lesson methods: pre-recorded lessons twice per week and a live math lab twice per week Tuesdays and Thursdays* at 6:30 pm EST.

*Math Lab days can be flexible to accommodate for students’ schedules.