HCST Curriculum

Pre-Calculus is designed to prepare students for calculus by covering advanced topics in algebra and trigonometry. Key areas of study include functions, graphing, complex numbers, conic sections, and an introduction to limits.

AP Precalculus is a college-level course that explores functions in greater depth, preparing students for the AP exam and subsequent calculus studies. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.

Calculus provides an introduction to the concepts of limits, derivatives, and integrals. The course focuses on the application of these principles to understand rates of change and the area under curves, building a strong foundation for advanced mathematics.

AP Calculus AB is a college-level course equivalent to a first-semester college calculus course. It covers differential and integral calculus, including limits, derivatives, and their applications, as well as the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.

AP Calculus BC is a full-year college-level course, equivalent to two semesters of college calculus. It extends the topics of AP Calculus AB to include additional methods of integration, polar and parametric equations, and infinite sequences and series.

AP Statistics is a college-level introductory course to statistics. Students will explore concepts such as exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns using probability, and statistical inference.

Business Math focuses on the practical application of mathematical skills in a business context. Topics include payroll, interest rates, financial reports, inventory, and other essential calculations for business operations.

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to make sense of uncertainty. Students will learn how to describe data sets using statistical measures, understand the principles of probability, design effective surveys and experiments, and use data from a small sample to draw reliable conclusions about a larger population. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, providing the tools to analyze real-world information and evaluate the validity of claims seen in news, science, and everyday life.