Course Number: MA.ALG3H
Course Name: Algebra 3 Honors
Prerequisite: Geometry 1, 2 or its equivalent with teacher recommendation.
Course Description:  Algebra 3, 4 aligns to the latest recommendations of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM standards), State Standards and Frameworks, District curriculum alignment guide, and ACT expectations. It follows the approach of making mathematics relevant by using math skills in a problem solving environment. Success in this course depends in a large part on success in Algebra 1, 2. Many applications will be offered. All of the concepts of Algebra 1, 2 will be reinforces through mathematics theory and application of mathematics in new situations. The concepts include open sentences in one, two, and three variables and factoring of polynomials, matrices, complex numbers, series and sequences, probability, statistics and conic sections. Graphing calculators are recommended for this course. (12/94, 12/06)
Course Length: 2 semesters
Period Length: 1
Grade Level:  9-12 grade(s)
Credit Per Semester: 1.0 (Math requirement or Elective)