Los Angeles Lutheran High School

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the number of credits granted for successful completion of that course.

The numbers 7-8-9-10-11-12 following the course description indicate the grades in which these courses are generally taken. Final placement in English, foreign language, science, and mathematics courses will be determined by the school on the basis of scores on Admission Tests and/or grade in previously taken courses in that subject area.

Emphasis on basic skills, working with fractions and decimals, etc. Measurement systems will be covered as will basic concepts in geometry. Prereq.=none (7-8)

Advanced General Math I for those proficient in the basic skill levels in mathematics (7-9)

Makes the transition from elementary mathematics to algebra. It emphasizes pre-algebra skills and concepts such as equations and problem solving. This course will not satisfy university entrance requirements, but does meet LALHS graduation requirements. Prereq.=Placement Test (7-10)

A study of real numbers, letters and symbols used in the solution of equations and inequalities. Prereq.=Placement Test or department (8-12)

A study of two and three dimensional figures. Emphasis will be made on logic, deductive reasoning and writing of formal two column proofs. Prereq.=Alg. I or by Placement Test or department (9-12)

Advanced topics in algebra, including solving systems of equations, quadratic equations, polynomial equations, and radical equations. Also, the study of right triangles, periodic functions, trigonometric identities. Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines. Prereq.=Algebra I or by Placement Test or department (9-12)

A comprehensive coverage of topics in advanced math is explored to help prepare the student for the study of Calculus. There is a balance of theory and its application in the topics considered. Prereq.=Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra/Trig. (11-12)

Advanced topics include vectors, analytical geometry, derivatives, symbolic logic, complex numbers, limits, functions, integration, differentials and applications. Prereq.=Grade B or better in Advanced Algebra/Trig. and Math Analysis or by permission of instructor (11-12)