Welcome to the Chico High School Mathematics homepage. The staff of the Math Department is committed to excellance in mathematics. It is our hope that every student will leave Chico High with a better appreciation of the beauty of mathematics and how it relates to their lives.

Our Staff includes:

• Brian Boyer - Algebra I -Trigonometry- CHW
• H. B. Calvert - Algebra I - Competency Math - Geometry
• Cynthia Cox - Competency Math - SC Math - Algebra I
• Robert Hanson - Algebra 2 - Geometry - AP Statistics
• Anne Henkel - Algebra 2 - Geometry
• Steve Houser - Algebra I - Competency Math
• Todd Jones - Geometry - Algebra 2
• Dan Sours - Trigonometry - Dept Chair
• Jill Vanderheiden - Geometry - Integrated Math - Trigonometry
• Mark Wilpolt - Competency Math - CHW
  
  

• Competency Math
  SEMESTER (9-12) Variable Credit. Prerequisite: Failure of CUSD math competency test. Topics covered include place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, percent, and measurement. Each topic must be passed with 80% proficiency to earn credit. May be repeated if less than 5 credits earned.
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• SC Math
  YEAR (9-12) Variable Credit. Prerequisite: Designated limited English proficient student. SC Math is an inovative new sourse designed for the student to begin the development of the necessary skills to make mathematically informed decision in realtion to their jobs, their government and their lives. Upon completion of SC Math, a student will either take Algebra I or continue in the integrated sequence.
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• Algebra I, Algebra IA (begins midyear) and Algebra IB (begins in September)
  YEAR (9-12) Standard Credit. Meets UC/CSU entrance requirements. No prerequisite. This course presents the beginning algebra essential for the study of mathematics at the college level. Skill in solving linear and quadratic equation and inequalities are developed. Other topics include simplifying and evaluating exponential expressions and rational expressions, factoring, graphing and working with radicals. May be repeated for credit with department approval Return to Staff List
  
  
• Geometry
  YEAR (9-12) Standard Credit. Meets UC/CSU entrance requirements. Prerequisite: Algebra I. This course is designed for the college bound student. The major topics concern the characteristics of such geometric concepts as lines, angles, triangles, and circles. Importance is placed on understanding the properties of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional figures, and the area and volume of thses figures. Proficiency in thinking logically and drawing reasonalbe and valid conclusion, given a hypotheses, is a primary goal. May be taken concurrently with Algebra 2 with departmenal approval.
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• Integrated Math
  YEAR (9-12) Standard Credit. Honors and GATE course. Meets UC/CSU enterence requirement. Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry; B grade or better, teacher recommendation. Topics will include those normally convered in the course of Algebra2, Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry. After completing this course a student is prepared to enter first semester Calculus.
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• Algebra 2
  YEAR (9-12) Standard Credit. Meets US/CSU entrance requirments. Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, or successful completion of Algebra I and department approval. This course provides a thorough review and extension of Algebra I in the form of a mature mathematical development. Topics include properties of real nimbers, polynomial equations, rationa equations, radical equations, inequalities, coordinate geometry of the conic sections, logarithmic and exponential equations, arithmetic and geometric series, combinations and permutations, introduction to probability and trigonometry. This course helps to from and excellent background for future courses in business, science, and mathematics. May be taken concurrently with Geometry with department permission.
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• Trigonometry
  SEMESTER (9-12) Standard Credit. Meets UC/CSU entrance requirements. Prerequisite: Geometry, Algebra 2. Course is a prerequisite for Calculus in college. Course develops circular and trigonometric functions of angles, formulas relating them, and application in the science area. May be taken concurrently with Algebra 2 by seniors.
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• AP Calculus
  YEAR (10-12) Standard Credit. Honors and GATE course. Meets UC/CSU entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry or Integrated Math. This course covers topics usually taught in first and second semester college calculus. Topics include derivatives and applications of derivatives the definite and indefinite integral and applications of the definite integral and special methods of integration. The advanced placement examination in claculus may be taken in the spring for college credit.
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