Mathematics

  • Chelsi Brewer

  • Jennifer Crutcher

  • Kurt Guelsdorf

  • Stephanie Gossett

  • Jacob Nelson

  • Christine Riehl

  • Anthony Robinson

  • Cynthia Schneider

  • Caralee Thygeson

  • Tiffani Traver

  • Brian Walters

  • Rob Whiting

In each year of high school, we want our students to learn to reason, become better problem solvers, value mathematics, and gain confidence in their ability to use the mathematics they are learning. The sequence of courses we offer is intended to allow students to be successful and yet be challenged as appropriate. The Oregon City School District and the State of Oregon require each high school graduate to earn three credits in high school math courses at an Algebra 1 (Integrated Math 1 equivalent) level or higher. This means every student will take math during at least their first three years at OCHS.

Course Selections - Math

  • This course is structured around problems and investigations that build connections and conceptual

    understanding of core mathematical topics. A major focus of this course is building problem solving and

    collaboration skills students need to be successful in high school mathematics courses and beyond.

    Mathematical topics include linear functions, geometric transformations, solving algebraic equations,

    modeling 2-variable data, arithmetic and geometric sequences, systems of equations and systems of

    inequalities, coordinate geometry, triangle congruence and flowchart proofs, exponential equations,

    analyzing categorical data, and geometric constructions. Knowledge of this content and collaboration

    skills are integral for success in Integrated 2. Required Materials: Scientific calculator, Desmos app, or

    Graphing calculator (A Graphing calculator, of which there are a limited number available to checkout

    through the library, is highly recommended in order to build familiarity prior to future upper level

    courses).

  • This course is a combination of our Integrated 1 and Integrated 2 courses so a student can complete

    the first two years of high school math in one year. This course moves very fast and has weekly

    homework to keep up with and get more practice with topics that are foundational in future math

    classes. This course is for students who are able to learn math at a faster pace and do not need as

    much practice to reach mastery. Students who do well in this course will be prepared to take AP

    Pre-Calculus the following year. Required Materials: Scientific calculator or Graphing calculator (A

    Graphing calculator is highly recommended as it will be required for future math courses. Some are

    available for checkout from our library). This is a full year course.

  • This course is the second course in the Integrated Math sequence. It is structured around problems and

    investigations that build connections and conceptual understanding of core mathematical topics

    including geometry of polygons, angle relationships, similarity of figures, proof, right-triangle

    trigonometry, quadratic functions, conditional probability, properties of circles, and 3-dimensional

    geometry. Course work involves problem solving and peer collaboration. This course is a prerequisite

    for College Math Foundations , Advanced Algebra. and AP PreCalculus. Required Materials: Scientific

    calculator, Desmos app, or Graphing calculator (A Graphing calculator, of which there are a limited

    number available to checkout through the library, is highly recommended in order to build familiarity prior to future upper level courses).

  • This course is a support class for students who are not fully prepared for Integrated Math 1, or who

    struggled in Integrated 1 or Integrated 2. Students will be concurrently enrolled in this course and

    Integrated Math 1. In this class, students will be pre-taught vocabulary and concepts so they have the

    required skills to be successful in Integrated Math 1. This class will provide students the opportunity to

    ask questions and receive help on difficult concepts, as well as retake assessments from their math

    class. This course is not a study hall; however, students will at times also have the opportunity to work

    on homework from their math class. The ideal candidate is a student who works hard to grasp concepts,

    but may need more time or one-on-one help to process material. Please see a math teacher if

    interested. This course may be repeated for credit as needed.

  • This course is structured around problems and investigations that build connections and conceptual

    understanding of core mathematical topics including linear and nonlinear functions, transformations of

    parent graphs, writing equivalent expressions of all types, solving equations and inequalities, solving

    systems of equations, inverse functions, logarithmic functions, polynomials, complex numbers, survey

    design, sampling, and normal distribution. Course work involves problem solving and peer

    collaboration. Required Materials: Scientific calculator, Desmos app, or Graphing calculator (A Graphing

    calculator, of which there are a limited number available to checkout through the library, is highly

    recommended in order to build familiarity prior to future upper level courses).

  • Students in this course will solve realistic problems in order to improve their critical-thinking abilities,

    number sense, and estimation skills. The course covers such topics as proportional reasoning, creating

    and analyzing visual representations in mathematics and statistics, problem solving strategies,

    properties of numerical operations, linear functions, and calculator computations. Emphasis will be

    placed on relevance, context, and technical communication, including written descriptions of concepts

    and procedures. Serves as a prerequisite for many courses such as welding, and training courses for

    trade jobs. This course aligns with Math 98 at CCC and upon completion of and registration at CCC,

    students will have Math 98 transcripted. This course is recommended for students who are not pursuing more advanced mathematical studies at this time but are looking to attend college and major

    in non-STEM fields or who plan to attend trade school. Required Materials: Scientific calculator, Desmos

    app, or Graphing calculator (A Graphing calculator, of which there are a limited number available to

    checkout through the library, is highly recommended in order to build familiarity prior to future upper level courses).

  • An applied math class to prepare students for the statistics they will see in courses in psychology, the sciences, and/or business. Topics include statistical graphs and interpretation, identifying samples and populations, normal curves and their applications in making decisions and confidence intervals, also an introduction to statistical testing including analyzing two way tables. This course is recommended for any upper level science elective (AP Bio, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, H Environmental, H Cell Bio, H Geology, H Comp Anatomy, H Adv Botany). This course is NOT a prerequisite for AP Statistics and is NOT required (or recommended) if you are planning to take any of the science courses or AP Statistics. May be taken the same year as Integrated Math 2, Advanced Algebra, or College Math Foundations. Required Materials: Scientific calculator, Desmos app, or Graphing calculator (A Graphing calculator, of which there are a limited number available to checkout through the library, is highly recommended in order to build familiarity prior to future upper level courses).

  • This one trimester course will explore the full range of trigonometric functions of the unit circle. Students will use the unit circle to define the six basic trigonometric functions algebraically, numerically, and graphically. Topics of study include right triangle trig, laws of sine and cosine, graphing trigonometric functions and their transformations, identities and equations of trig functions, inverse trig functions and applications of the trig functions. Required Materials: Graphing calculator (a limited number of which may be available for checkout through the library)

  • Discrete Math is the branch of mathematics that deals with situations that involve only distinct, for college-bound students who are not necessarily planning on majoring in STEM fields, as well as students not planning on attending college. The course encourages students to think critically and apply logic and mathematical models in real-world contexts. Topics include election methods, fair division, graph theory, probability and counting, and use of matrices. Several topics will be taught using a graphing calculator and/or other technology.

  • The AP Statistics course emphasizes data collection, summarization, and analysis as the basis for decision-making under uncertainty. Students use data to make inferences and learn how data analysis impacts decisions made in different occupational fields as well as in their own daily lives. There will be an AP exam in the spring. Required Materials: Graphing calculator (a limited number of which may be available for checkout through the library). This is a full year course.

  • AP Precalculus centers on the study of functions and modeling real-world phenomena. This exploration of functions is designed to better prepare students for college-level calculus and provide grounding for other mathematics and science courses. In this course, students study a broad spectrum of function types that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science. Required Materials: Graphing calculator (a limited number of which may be available for checkout through the library).

  • This course is an advanced study of functions and applies the algebraic reasoning that you have been building up to this point. Topics include the basics of differentiation and integration of a single variable. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP exam in May. Required Materials: Graphing calculator (a limited number of which may be available for checkout through the library). This is a full year course.

  • This course offers the opportunity to review the topics of Calculus A/B and then cover more advanced topics that show up in a 3rd term college Calculus Course. Topics include, but are not limited to, Taylor and MacLaurin Series, 2-dimensional Vector Calculus, Polar Calculus, and Parametric Calculus. Students will have the opportunity to take the AP exam in May. Required Materials: Graphing calculator (a limited number of which may be available for checkout through the library). This is a full-year course.

Curriculum Guide provides info about course offerings

Courses offered subject to availability based on student enrollment and district resources.