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Welcome to our Department Page!Anyone can learn math if they have the right mindset! Besides mathematical skills, all of our courses will help you learn to organize, think critically, make decisions and use technology. You will not only use math in our classes but in science, finance, decision-making, technology & more. Math is a universal language and we cannot function in the world without it.
Here at SJB we have math courses for everyone from regents level Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II to AP Calculus and AP Statistics. We offer two additional Calculus classes including Calculus I in which students will learn all of Calculus I throughout the school year and have the opportunity to receive 3 college credits through Molloy College, and Calculus I and II which is offered for 8 St. John's University credits. College Algebra, and Precalculus are also offered for 3 Molloy College credits. We are also proud to offer hands-on personal and business finance classes as electives!
In addition to Math courses our department has a vast variety of Computer Science classes including Graphic Art, Digital Media, Web Design, Introduction to Programming, AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles. -
Electives
FINITE MATH
This course will focus on developing mental math skills and usage as well as the use of the graphing calculator for analysis of mathematical theories and their applications. This will allow the non-math major to study math in preparation for college math courses.
ANALYZING FINANCIAL DECISIONS
This course is a half-year senior elective designed to provide students with a foundational understanding to make informed personal financial decisions. Students will explore various topics they will encounter in their future careers such as taxes, insurance, retirement, investments, loans and budgeting fixed and variable cost. Students will experience real-world scenarios and use strategies in the course to evaluate the costs and benefits of their financial decisions. Topics include: Making Financial Decisions, Advertising and Consumer Awareness, Paychecks and Taxes, Insurance, Retirement, Investments, Credit, Loans, Independent Living and Budgeting.
PRECALCULUS
This course is intended for college bound students. It examines the study of elementary functions, the algebra of real and complex number systems, polynomials and utilizing the functionality of the TI84+ graphing calculator. Qualified students may take this course for 3 college credits through Molloy College.
STATISTICS
This course investigates elementary statistics topics that are investigated using the functions of the TI84+. Sampling, measures of central tendency and measures of dispersion, normal and "t" distributions, hypothesis testing, chi squares, and correlation are some of the topics to be studied. An emphasis will be placed on student produced projects. Qualified students may take this course for 3 college credits through Molloy College.
INTRODUCTION TO CALCULUS/CALCULUS I
This course is for students who wish to satisfy college core requirements. All topics in Calculus I will be covered throughout this course including limits, continuity, the derivative and its applications, with an emphasis on real world applications, among other topics. Qualified students may take this course for 4 college credits through Molloy College.
CALCULUS HONORS
Through St. John's University - This course is for Honors students interested in Math related fields, and those who wish to satisfy college core requirements. Functions, limits, both differential and integral calculus and their applications are studied, according to St. John's University.
AP CALCULUS AB
This course is for Honors students interested in Math related fields, and those who wish to satisfy college core requirements. This Advanced Placement course in AB Calculus studies both differential and integral calculus. It includes applications such as optimization, volume of solids of revolution and slope fields.
AP STATISTICS
This course is for Honors students interested in Math related fields, and those who wish to satisfy college core requirements. The course studies exploratory analysis, planning a study, probability, and statistical inference.