The Thomas Stone Mathematics Department provides an in-depth array of classes, ranging from Algebra I Part I to the AP Calculus class. Each class has its own requirements and its own goals and objectives. The class's goals can range from learning basic algebraic functions to the complexities of Statistics and Calculus.
The math department also sponsors a math team, which competes around the county solving complex mathematic problems.
Consumer Mathematics
Algebra I, Part I
Algebra I, Part II
Algebra I
Algebra II
Intermediate Algebra
Elementary Algebra II
Geometric Concepts
Geometry
Geometry(Honors)
Adv. Algebra w/ Trig
Trigonometry with Prob. & Statistics
Pre Calculus
AP Calculus
AP Statistics
College Prep Mathematics
Individualize Algebra I
Individualize Algebra I, Part I
Individualize Algebra I, Part II
Individualize Geometric Concepts
Individualized Math 3 4 (Consumer
Inclusion Algebra I Part I
Inclusion Algebra I Part II
Inclusion Geometric Concepts
Inclusion Consumer Math
Algebra Applications
Geometry Applications
Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry
Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry
This course is designed to further prepare students for AP Calculus. Topics include quadratic equations and functions, variation and polynomial equations, analytics geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices and determinants, vectors, trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometry and triangles, trigonometric identities and inverse functions/equations. A graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course.
AP Calculus
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus
This is the culminating course in a series of mathematics courses offered in our high schools. It will prepare students to take the AB Calculus AP Test if desired. It includes such topics as functions and derivatives, integrations, limits, differential equations, polar coordinates, applications, and graphs. A graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course. Under conditions determined by the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), this course may earn college credit.
AP Statistics
This academically-rigorous college-level course is designed for students who desire to prepare to take the national examinations offered by the College Board in AP Statistics. The four broad conceptual themes of the course include: exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns and statistical inference. Students who successfully complete the course and AP examinations may receive credit and/or advanced placement for one-semester introductory college statistics course.
Algebra I
This is the fist course taken by those students who intend to go to college and who intend, during their high school days, to take courses through Trigonometry with Probability and Statistics. It includes such topics as symbols and sets variable and open sentences, anions and equations, factoring, informal deductions, verbal problems, and rational expressions.
Algebra (individualized)
This program is available to students on recommendations of the IEP committee (Individualized Education Plan). Individual goals and objectives are developed in an Individualized Educations Place that reflects a student's level of performance and rate of learning.
Algebra I Part I
This course develops beginning concepts in algebra. Topics include data and patterns, probability, operations in algebra, solving equations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities and linear functions. This course will not meet the algebra entrance requirement at a four-year college or university.
Algebra I Part I (individualized)
This program is available to students on recommendations of the IEP Committee. Individual goal sand objectives are developed in an Individualize Education Plan that reflects a Student's level of performance and rate of learning. This course alone will not meet the algebra graduation requirement. It must be taken in combination with Algebra I Part II.
Algebra I part II
This is the sequential course to Algebra I, Part I. Topics include functions, equations and inequalities, linear functions and systems, matricides, probability and statistics, exponents, polynomials, quadratics functions, radicals and rational functions. Successful completion of this course and Algebra I Part I will satisfy the algebra entrance requirement at a four-year college or university.
Algebra I Part II (Individualized)
This program is available to students on recommendations of the IEP Committee. Individual goals and objectives are developed in an Individualized Educations Plan that reflects a student's level of performance and rate of learning.
Algebra II
Prerequisite: Algebra I (may be taken concurrently with Geometry)
This course further develops the real number system. it will include such topics as linear and quadratic equations, rational and irrational numbers, exponents, logarithms, radicals, inequalities, variations, graphs, and functions.
Algebra Applications
This year-long course provides students additional time and support to develop their knowledge and skills of algebra. This course may be concurrently paired with an existing algebra course or offered at a different time in the student's schedule. This course provides elective credit in mathematics but does not satisfy the graduation requirement for Algebra I.
College Prep Mathematics
Prerequisite: 3 credits in mathematics; may be taken in concurrently with a mathematics course.
This course had been designed to address the needs of the student who ahs taken the admission test for College of Southern Maryland and has not tested into their first general education course.
Consumer Mathematics with Probability and Statistics
This is a course designed to review basic skills, which students then apply to a functional and practical consumer-related activity. This course will include 9introductionry units to data analysis and probability.
Elementary Algebra II
Prerequisite: Algebra I or (Algebra I Part I and Part I) and/or Geometry or (Geometric Concepts)
This course is designed to be a bridge to Algebra II. The course will allow more students to access the more rigorous Algebra II curriculum, which will in turn provide them with the skills needed for the new SAT. The course will also provide assistance for those students who need to retake the HAS Algebra/Data Analysis assessment. Topics include functions, equations and inequalities, linear functions and systems matrices, polynomials, quadratic functions, sets, direct/inverse variation, and sequences/series.
Geometric Concepts
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge of plane geometry and its properties, definitions, correct terminology, and simple applied proofs. It includes such topics as points, lines, angles, polygons, area and volume, circles and coordinate geometry. This course meets the standards as determined by the Maryland State Department of Education Course Learning Goals for geometry.
Geometric Concepts(Individualized)
This program is available to students on recommendations of the IEP Committee (Individualized Education Plan). Individual goals and objectives are developed in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that reflects a student's level of performance and rate of learning.
Geometry (Honors)
Prerequisite: Algebra II
This rigorous, fast-paced course is designed for students who have shown interest and ability in above-level mathematics work. The course will include a more in-depth study of the topics covered in the Geometry course and a grater emphasis will be placed on formal proofs.
Geometry
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course4 is designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of plane and solid geometric figures and their properties. It is based on a system of logical deductions using postulates, definitions, and theorems of plane geometry. Topics include angles (their measure and relationships), deductions (a method of proof), plane polygons and their properties, circles, area and volume, and constructors.
Geometry Applications
This year-long course provide students additional time and support to develop their knowledge and skills in geometry. The course may be concurrently paired with an existing geometry course or offered at a different time in the student's schedule. The course provides elective mathematics credit but does not satisfy the graduation requirement for geometry.
Mathematics III (Individualized)
This program is available to students on recommendations of the IEP Committee (Individualized Education Plan). Individual goals and objectives are developed in and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that reflects a students level of performance and rate of learning.
Mathematics IV (Individualized)
This program is available to students on recommendations of the IEP Committee (Individualized Education Plan). Individual goals and objectives are developed in and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) that reflects a students level of performance and rate of learning.
Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite: Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry, or Trigonometry with Probability and Statistics.
This course is specifically designed to gives students an in-depth study of topics that are essential to the study of Calculus. Such topics include theory of equations, permutations, variation, complex numbers, the binomial theorem, probability and statistics. A graphing calculator is highly recommended for this course. Under conditions determined by the College of Southern (CSM), this course may earn college credit.
Trigonometry with Probability and Statistics
Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry
This course is designed for students wishing to further their educations either at a 2 or 4-year institution or a technical school. Topics will include angles and coordinate trigonometric functions, solution of right triangle and applications, degree and radian measurement, direction theorems and formulas, identities and equations graphs of the functions, functions of two angles, inverse functions, relations and functions, vectors in a plane, matrices, polar coordinates, organizing data, measure of central tendency, measures of variations, probability theory, permutations and combinations, binomial and normal distributions. A graphing calculatino0a is highly recommended for this course.
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