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The mission of mathematics education in Worcester Public Schools is to provide opportunities for all students to interpret and persevere in solving real world, complex mathematical problems using strategic thinking. Students will be effective communicators and collaborators who construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others in order to make decisions, draw conclusions and solve problems.

Course Numbers:1182 (1.00)(H)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Advanced Topics in Computer Science: In this course, students will extend their foundation in computer programming. This course addresses computer technology and information technology, emphasizing the role of computers as tools to communicate more effectively, conduct research more efficiently, and increase productivity. Students will also address the legal and ethical issues involved with computer technology and use. As an honors-level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Course Numbers:1213 (0.50)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Advanced Topics in Computer Science Part 1: In this course, students will extend their foundation in computer programming. This course addresses computer technology and information technology, emphasizing the role of computers as tools to communicate more effectively, conduct research more efficiently, and increase productivity. Students will also address the legal and ethical issues involved with computer technology and use.

Course Numbers:1052 (1.00)(H) | 1053 (1.00)(C) | 1054 (1.00)(C) | 1055 (1.00)(C) | 1056 (1.00)(C) | 1057 (1.00)(C) | 1058 (1.00)(C) | 1050 (1.00)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Advanced Topics in Mathematics with Trigonometry: In this course, students will explore trigonometry and Algebra II topics, including right trigonometric and circular functions, inverses, and graphs; trigonometric identities and equations; solutions of right and oblique triangles; complex numbers; numerical tables; field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in-depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; and properties of higher degree equations.

Course Numbers:1283 (0.50)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Advanced Topics in Mathematics with Trigonometry Part 1: In this course, students will explore trigonometry and Algebra II topics, including right trigonometric and circular functions, inverses, and graphs; trigonometric identities and equations; solutions of right and oblique triangles; complex numbers; numerical tables; field properties and theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in-depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; and properties of higher degree equations.

Course Numbers:1212 (0.50)(H)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Advanced Topics in Computer Science Part 1: In this course, students will extend their foundation in computer programming. This course addresses computer technology and information technology, emphasizing the role of computers as tools to communicate more effectively, conduct research more efficiently, and increase productivity. Students will also address the legal and ethical issues involved with computer technology and use. As an honors-level course, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Course Numbers:1822 (0.00)(H)

Type: MS

Area: Mathematics

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Algebra: In this course, students will engage in concepts addressed in Math 8 and Algebra I. The course addresses deeper understanding and application of linear and exponential relationships; contrasting linear and exponential relationships and analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions; applying the laws of exponents to square and cube roots; and applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. As an honors-level course combining content from two courses, content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Course Numbers:1012 (1.00)(H) | 1019 (1.00)(H) | 1013 (1.00)(C) | 1014 (1.00)(C) | 1015 (1.00)(C) | 1016 (1.00)(C) | 1017 (1.00)(C) | 1018 (1.00)(C) | 1010 (1.00)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Algebra I: In this course, students will deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships; contrast linear and exponential relationships with each other and engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions; extend the laws of exponents to square and cube roots; and apply linear models to data that exhibit a trend. Students will study properties and operations of the real number system; evaluate rational algebraic expressions; solve linear equations and inequalities; graph linear, quadratic and exponential equations; translate word problems into equations; perform operations on and factor polynomials; and solve simple quadratic equations.

Course Numbers:1042 (1.00)(H) | 1049 (1.00)(H) | 1043 (1.00)(C) | 1044 (1.00)(C) | 1045 (1.00)(C) | 1046 (1.00)(C) | 1047 (1.00)(C) | 1048 (1.00)(C) | 1040 (1.00)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Algebra II: In this course, students will perform operations on rational expressions; expand understandings of functions and graphing to include trigonometric functions; synthesize and generalize functions and extend that understanding to logarithmic functions; relate data display and summary statistics to probability, and explore a variety of data collection methods. Students continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and solve complicated equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms.

Course Numbers:1071 (1.00)(A)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Advanced Placement Calculus AB: In this course, students will gain an intuitive understanding of the concepts of calculus and experience with its methods and applications. This course introduces calculus and includes the following topics: elementary functions; properties of functions and their graphs; limits and continuity; differential calculus (including definition of the derivative, derivative formulas, theorems about derivatives, geometric applications, optimization problems, and rate-of-change problems); and integral calculus (including antiderivatives and the definite integral). As an Advanced Placement course, college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Course Numbers:1211 (1.00)(A)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Advanced Placement Calculus BC: In this course, students will gain an intuitive understanding of the concepts of calculus and experience with its methods and applications, and also additional knowledge of the theoretical tools of calculus. This course addresses all of the topics in AP Calculus AB as well as the following topics: vector functions, parametric equations, and polar coordinates; rigorous definitions of finite and nonexistent limits; derivatives of vector functions and parametrically defined functions; advanced techniques of integration and advanced applications of the definite integral; and sequences and series. As an Advanced Placement course college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Course Numbers:1101 (1.00)(A)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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AP Computer Science Principles: In this course, students will experience a multidisciplinary approach to the principles of computation. Students will be introduced to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles will give students the opportunity to use technology to address real-world problems and build relevant solutions. Together, these aspects of the course make up a rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science. As an Advanced Placement course, college-level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Course Numbers:1091 (1.00)(A)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Advanced Placement Computer Science: In this course, students will solve problems by writing, running, and debugging computer programs; use commonly used algorithms and data structures; and develop and select appropriate algorithms and data structures to solve problems. Students will also code fluently in an object-oriented paradigm using Java. Furthermore, students will read and understand a large program consisting of several classes and interacting objects, showing an ability to read and understand a description of the design and development process leading to such a program. As an Advanced Placement course, college-level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Course Numbers:1081 (1.00)(A)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Advanced Placement Statistics: In this course, students will be introduced to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will be exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. As an Advanced Placement course college level content will be covered. Students will take the Advanced Placement Examination.

Course Numbers:1292 (0.50)(H) | 1293 (0.50)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Applied Financial Literacy Part 1: In this course, students will begin to develop the skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy. Five broad topics will be the foundation of the course: college and career planning; money management; savings and investing; income; and spending. Students will search and assess college and career opportunities, identify and prioritize their personal money management goals, develop personal spending and saving plans, comprehend the impact of time on the value of money, understand the cost of using credit, and protecting assets. As an honors level course, the content will be covered at an accelerated pace. Students will study topics at a deeper level and will be expected to complete more independent coursework and assignments.

Course Numbers:1273 (0.25)(C)

Type: HS

Area: Mathematics

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Applied Financial Literacy Pt 1A: In this course, students will begin to develop the skills and strategies that promote personal and financial responsibility related to financial planning, savings, investment, and charitable giving in the global economy. Five broad topics will be the foundation of the course: college and career planning; money management; savings and investing; income; and spending. Students will search and assess college and career opportunities, identify and prioritize their personal money management goals, develop personal spending and saving plans, comprehend the impact of time on the value of money, understand the cost of using credit, and protecting assets.