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Mathematics Ms. Bonnie Eva Ronan, Montana​ **
 * [[image:r-logo.gif width="219" height="152" align="left"]]Ronan High School

​Consumer Math

Consumer Math is a year-long course developed for Juniors and Seniors who want to be ready for the math needed in the real world. From buying groceries to budgeting for housing, transportation, and education, students will be exposed to the math needed to live on their own. Students gain mathematical concepts through real-world problems in the areas of money management, banking, credit-card math, loans, taxes, and everyday living.
 * Prerequisite: Junior or Senior **

Advanced Algebra

Advanced Algebra is designed to help students study the structure of algebra in depth. Students will be applying algebra concepts and techniques to work with polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and trigonometric functions. Students will be introduced to conic sections, complex numbers, matrices, and data analysis. They will also learn to use technology appropriately and apply mathematical models to solve real world problems.
 *  Prerequisite: Algebra and Geometry **

​@PreCalculus  Pre-Calculus is designed to prepare students for mathematics in college. Students will have the opportunity to learn mathematics algebraically, numerically, graphically, and verbally. Emphasis will be placed on trigonometry and the application of various functions. Students will also explore binomial probability and expansion, two and three dimensional vectors, and polar and parametric equation. Technology is a large part of the course and students should be able to navigate graphing calculators with ease. Students will also be applying mathematical models to real world problems to reinforce topics.
 * Prerequisite: C or better in Advanced Algebra, or instructor’s approval **

Advanced Placement Calculus AB​  Calculus AB is an advanced placement course that will develop a student’s understanding of calculus and provide experience though application. F or students to be adequately prepared for the Calculus AB examination, the year will  be devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> They will learn to model problem situations with functions, limits, differential equations, and integrals. Students will need to be able to use and clearly communicate mathematical reasoning. It is essential that they be able to translate between the English language and the language of mathematics. Technology is a large part of the course and students should be able to navigate graphing calculators with ease. Students will work harder and have higher expectations in this course than any other math course they have previously taken. They will immerse themselves in mathematics, exploring the power of calculus. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Prerequisite: C or better in Pre-Calculus, or instructor’s approval **

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