M              M050                       MATHEMATICS BRIDGING            5

This is an academic bridging course for students who have been identified as below grade level in mathematical skills.  This course will emphasize development in the use of integers, fractions, decimals, exponents, equations, graphs and geometry/measurement.  This bridging course may be taken concurrently with other Mathematics courses and is offered for elective credit only.

M              M132                       MATHEMATICS 1                                5

M              M133                       MATHEMATICS 2                                5

This is a two-semester sequential course covering general mathematics skill for the vocationally oriented student.  The course is also of value to students who seek a college degree but whose math skills are not yet strong enough to master an algebra course.  Course content includes a review of common and decimal fractions, percent, an introduction to the metric system, English‑metric measurement, ratio and proportion, probability, graphing, statistics, basic algebra and geometric concepts.

M              M131                       MATHEMATICS 1, BILINGUAL                        5

M              M139                       MATHEMATICS 2, BILINGUAL                        5

M              M148                       MATHEMATICS 1, SHELTERED                   5

M              M149                       MATHEMATICS 2, SHELTERED                   5

Equivalent to Mathematics 1 and 2 (M132 and M133) with instruction provided using English and the student's primary language.

M              M150                       CONSUMER MATHEMATICS 1                      5

This one‑semester course that emphasizes the mathematical knowledge and skills needed to function in today's society.  This course provides the student who has mastered general math skills with the methods of mathematics to solve real‑life problems.  This course can be taken concurrently with Consumer Mathematics 2.  Course content includes units of payroll, checking and savings accounts, credit, housing, inflation and budgets.  Prerequisite:  Mathematics 1‑2.

M              M155                       CONSUMER MATHEMATICS 2                      5

This one‑semester course that emphasizes the mathematical knowledge and skills needed to function in today's society.  This course provides the student who has mastered general math skills with the methods of mathematics to solve real‑life problems.  This course can be taken concurrently with Consumer Mathematics 1.  Course content includes units on buying, transportation, personal and property insurance, Federal and State income tax, savings and investments, and financial planning. Prerequisite:  Mathematics 1‑2.

M              M245                       MATH A 1                           5

M              M246                       MATH A 2                           5

M              M251                       MATH A 1, SHELTERED               5

M              M252                       MATH A 2, SHELTERED               5

This is a two‑semester course that fulfills the District graduation requirement in mathematics.  The course contents include number theory, patterns and functions, basic algebra concepts, basic geometric concepts, measurement, logic, statistics and probability.  The course is designed to implement various teaching strategies such as cooperative learning, integrated instruction, projects and investigations, and use of manipulatives.  Prerequisite:  Satisfactory completion of Math 1‑2, or teacher recommendation.

M              M247                       MATH B 1                           5

M              M248                       MATH B 2                           5

Math B is the second course in the sequence "Math A/Math B@ as described in the 1985/1991 California Mathematics Framework (CMF).  Math B uses varied teaching techniques and strategies stressing the student as worker and the teacher as facilitator.  The major mathematical strands in Math B as described in the 1991 CMF are Logic & Language, Geometry, Functions, Discrete Mathematics, Measurement, Number, Statistics & Probability, and Algebra.  The major emphasis in Math B is numerical relations and number sense, proportionality, functions & graphs, conjecture & justification, and geometric connections.  Prerequisite:  Completion of Math A or higher

M              M302                       BASIC ALGEBRA 1                           5

M              M307                       BASIC ALGEBRA 2                           5

M              M312                       BASIC ALGEBRA 3                           5

M              M317                       BASIC ALGEBRA 4                           5

This is a four‑semester Algebra course.  The course is of value to students who seek a college degree but whose math skills may not be strong enough to master the speed of the Algebra IC or IH courses in the traditional one‑year program.  Course content includes the vocabulary of algebra, sets and set operations, basic properties of the real number system, positive and negative numbers, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, simple functions and relations, graphing, solving linear equations and inequalities, linear systems and quadratic equations.  Basic Algebra 3 and 4 meet the University of California AC@ requirement.

M              M303                       BASIC ALGEBRA 1, BILINGUAL                    5

M              M304                       BASIC ALGEBRA 1, SHELTERED               5

M              M308                       BASIC ALGEBRA 2, BILINGUAL                    5

M              M309                       BASIC ALGEBRA 2, SHELTERED               5

M              M313                       BASIC ALGEBRA 3, BILINGUAL                    5

M              M314                       BASIC ALGEBRA 3, SHELTERED               5

M              M318                       BASIC ALGEBRA 4, BILINGUAL                    5

M              M319                       BASIC ALGEBRA 4, SHELTERED               5

This course is equivalent to Basic Algebra 1, 2, 3, and 4 with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language.  Recommendation by an instructor is a prerequisite for this course: Basic Algebra 3 and 4 meets the University of California "C" requirement.

M              M322                       BASIC GEOMETRY 1                       5

M              M327                       BASIC GEOMETRY 2                       5

M              M333                       BASIC GEOMETRY 3                       5

M              M334                       BASIC GEOMETRY 4                       5

This is a four-semester geometry course.  The course is of value to students who seek a college degree but whose math skills may not be strong enough to master the speed of geometry 1C in the traditional one-year program.  Course contents includes inductive and deductive reasoning, and the nature of proof, the relationships and properties of angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence and similarity of triangles, polygons and circles, constructions, coordinate geometry, areas of polygons, circles and solids, and volumes of solids.  Prerequisites:  Algebra 1C -1-2 or Basic Algebra 1-4

M              M323                       BASIC GEOMETRY 1, BILINGUAL                5

M              M324                       BASIC GEOMETRY 1, SHELTERED           5

M              M328                       BASIC GEOMETRY 2, BILINGUAL                5

M              M329                       BASIC GEOMETRY 2, SHELTERED           5

This course is equivalent to Basic Geometry 1 and 2 with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language.

M              M390                       ALGEBRA ENRICHMENT IH                             5

This one‑semester course is for accelerated students who have completed a year of algebra in eighth grade.  This course is designed to expand their knowledge of algebra and to allow for a smooth transition into an accelerated high school mathematics program.  Course content includes fractional expressions, exponents and radicals, the quadratic function and the quadratic formula.  Prerequisite: Identified gifted and/or talented, or with permission of an instructor.

M              M400                       ALGEBRA IC‑1                        5

M              M405                       ALGEBRA IC‑2                        5

This is a two‑semester course for the college bound student.  This is a rigorous elementary algebra course.  Course content includes the vocabulary of the algebra sets, and set operations, basic properties of the real number system, positive and negative numbers, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, simple functions and relations, graphing, solving linear equations and inequalities, linear systems and quadratic equations.  Prerequisite for this course is an above average proficiency in mathematics.  This course meets the University of California "C" requirement.

M              M406                       ALGEBRA IC‑1, BILINGUAL       5

M              M407                       ALGEBRA IC‑2, BILINGUAL       5

M              M408                       ALGEBRA IC-1, SHELTERED                         5

M              M409                       ALGEBRA IC-2, SHELTERED                         5

Equivalent to Algebra IC‑1 and IC‑2 (M400 and M405) with instruction provided using English and the student's primary language.

M              M410                       ALGEBRA IH‑1                        5

M              M415                       ALGEBRA IH‑2                        5

A two‑semester course for accelerated students who are college bound.  This is a rigorous elementary algebra course.  Material is covered much more extensively than in Algebra IC‑1, 2. Additional topics of advanced algebra are considered as time permits.  Course content includes the vocabulary of algebra, sets and set operations, basic properties of the real number system, positive and negative numbers, polynomials, rational expressions, exponents and radicals, simple functions and relations, graphing, solving linear equations and inequalities, linear systems and quadratic equations.  Prerequisite:  Identified gifted and/or talented or with permission of an instructor.  This course meets the University of California "C" requirement.

M              M420                       GEOMETRY, PLANE & SOLID IC‑1        5

M              M425                       GEOMETRY, PLANE & SOLID IC‑2        5

This is a two‑semester course for the college-bound student.  This is a rigorous, traditional Euclidean geometry course.  Course content includes inductive and deductive reasoning, and the nature of proof, the relationships and properties of angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence and similarity of triangles, polygons and circles, constructions, coordinate geometry, areas of polygons, circles and solids, and volumes of solids.  Prerequisite:  Algebra IC‑1, 2 or Basic Algebra 1‑4.  This course meets the University of California "C" requirement.

M              M421                       GEOMETRY, PLANE & SOLID IC‑1, BILINGUAL     5

M              M422                       GEOMETRY, PLANE & SOLID lC-1, SHELTERED                       5

M              M426                       GEOMETRY, PLANE & SOLID IC-2, BILINGUAL                    5

M              M427                       GEOMETRY, PLANE & SOLID IC-2, SHELTERED                       5

This course is equivalent to Geometry, Plane & Solid IC‑1 (M420) with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language.

M              M430                       GEOMETRY, PLANE & SOLID IH‑1        5

M              M435                       GEOMETRY, PLANE & SOLID IH‑2        5

A two‑semester course for accelerated students who are college bound.  This is a rigorous, traditional Euclidean geometry course.  Material is covered much more extensively than presented in Geometry, Plane & Solid IC‑1, 2.  Additional topics of advanced algebra and geometry are considered as time permits.  Course content includes inductive and deductive reasoning, and the nature of proof, the relationships and properties of angles, parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence and similarity of triangles, polygons and circles, constructions, coordinate geometry, areas of polygons, circles and solids, and volumes of solids.  Prerequisite:  Algebra IH‑1, 2 or a full year of algebra in the eighth grade and identified as gifted and/or talented or with permission of an instructor.  This course meets the University of California "C" requirement.

M              M437                       INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 1                            5

M              M438                       INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA 2                            5

This course is designed for students who do not intend to major in math or science.  The course does not meet the requirement for entry into PRE-CALCULUS.  It is similar to Algebra 2 but does not include trigonometry.  The course provides students with the necessary background needed for a successful level of achievement on college level entrance exams.  The course includes such topics as rational & radical expressions, quadratic equations, set & function notation, logarithms and complex numbers.  Prerequisite:  Algebra 1C & Geometry 1C

M              M440                       ALGEBRA IIC‑1                      5

M              M445                       ALGEBRA IIC‑2                      5

This is a two‑semester course for the college-bound student.  This is a rigorous intermediate algebra course.  Course content includes sets and set operations, the properties of the real number system, linear functions and relations, graphing, systems of linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, rational expressions, fractional equations, exponents and radicals, quadratic functions and relations, exponential functions and logarithms.  Prerequisite:  Geometry, Plane & Solid IC‑1, 2.  This course meets the University of California "C" requirement.

M              M441                       ALGEBRA IIC‑1, BILINGUAL                       5

M              M442                       ALGEBRA IIC-1, SHELTERED                        5

M              M446                       ALGEBRA IIC‑2, BILINGUAL     5

M              M447                       ALGEBRA IIC-2, SHELTERED                        5

This course is equivalent to Algebra IIC‑1 and IIC-2 (M440 and M445) with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language.

M              M450                       ALGEBRA IIH‑1                   5

M              M455                       ALGEBRA IIH‑2                   5

A two‑semester course for accelerated students who are college bound.  This is a rigorous intermediate algebra course.  Material is covered much more extensively than presented in Algebra IIC‑1, 2.  Additional topics of advanced algebra are considered as time permits.  Course content includes sets and set operations, the properties of the real number system, linear functions and relations, graphing, systems of linear and quadratic equations, polynomials, rational expressions, fractional equations, exponents and radicals, quadratic functions and relations, exponential functions and logarithms.  Geometry, Plane & Solid IH ‑1, 2 or identified gifted and/or talented, or with permission of an instructor are prerequisites for this course.  This course meets the University of California "C" requirement.

M              M500                       ALGEBRA IIIC‑1              5

M              M505                       ALGEBRA IIIC‑2              5

This is a two‑semester advanced mathematics course for students who are college bound.  This course is designed primarily for students who are preparing for non-math, non-science majors in college, but who will need some college mathematics for a degree.  Course content includes statistics, logic and probability, a review of intermediate algebra and analytic geometry, and trigonometric and circular functions.  Prerequisite:  Algebra IIC‑1, 2.  This course meets the University of California "C" and ≥G≤ requirements.

M              M512                       PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS IC‑1             5

M              M517                       PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS IC‑2             5

This is a two‑semester advanced mathematics course for students who are college bound.  This course is designed primarily to extend the student's knowledge and skills in advanced algebra prior to taking more advanced work in calculus and modern algebra.  Course content includes polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and circular and trigonometric functions, sequences and series, limits and continuity, induction, the binomial theorem, matrices and logic.  Prerequisite:  Algebra IIC‑1, 2 or Algebra IIH‑1, 2.  This course meets the University of California "C" and ≥G≤ requirements.

M              M513                       PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS IC‑1, BILINGUAL     5

M              M514                       PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS IC-1, SHELTERED               5

M              M518                       PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS IC‑2, BILINGUAL     5

M              M519                       PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS IC-2, SHELTERED               5

This course is equivalent to Pre‑Calculus Mathematics IC‑1 and 1C-2, (M512 and M517) with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language.

M              M520                       PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS IH‑1             5

M              M525                       PRE-CALCULUS MATHEMATICS IH‑2             5

A two‑semester course for accelerated students who are college bound.  This is a rigorous advanced algebra course.  Material is covered much more extensively than presented in Pre‑Calculus Mathematics IC‑1, 2.  Additional topics of advanced algebra and calculus are considered as time permits.  Course content includes polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and circular and trigonometric functions, sequences and series, limits and continuity, induction, the binomial theorem, matrices and logic.  Prerequisite:  Algebra IIH‑1, 2, or identified gifted and/or talented, or with permission of an instructor.  This course meets the University of California "C" and ≥G≤ requirements.

M              M521                       CALCULUS  IC-1, SHELTERED                     5

M              M522                       CALCULUS  IC-2, SHELTERED                     5

M              M526                       CALCULUS IC‑1, BILINGUAL                      5

M              M529                       CALCULUS IC‑2, BILINGUAL                      5

This course is equivalent to Calculus IC‑1 and IC-2 (M527 and M528) with instruction provided through English and the student's primary language.

M              M527                       CALCULUS IC‑1            5

M              M528                       CALCULUS IC‑2            5

A two‑semester course designed for college preparatory students.  This is a "nontraditional" calculus course designed for students who intend to be Business or Life Science majors.  This course does not fully prepare the student for the Advanced Placement Examination.  The course content includes, but is not limited to, analytic geometry, graphing techniques, limits and continuity, the derivative, differentiation and anti differentiation, and the definite integral.  Prerequisite:  Pre‑Calculus Mathematics IC‑1, 2 or Pre‑Calculus Mathematics IH‑1, 2.  This course meets the University of California "C" and ≥G≤ requirements.

M              M530                       CALCULUS IH‑1            5

M              M535                       CALCULUS IH‑2            5

A course for accelerated students who are college bound.  This is a rigorous, "traditional" first semester of college calculus, including analytic geometry.  This course prepares the student for the advanced placement examination in mathematics.  Course content includes analytic geometry, limits and continuity, the derivative, differentiation and anti differentiation, and the definite integral. Prerequisites include Pre‑Calculus Mathematics IH ‑1, 2 or identified gifted and/or talented or with permission of an instructor.  This course meets the University of California "C" and ≥G≤ requirements.

M              M550                       ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB IH‑1       5

M              M551                       ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS AB IH‑2       5

This is a two‑semester introductory course in calculus and elementary functions, equivalent to one semester of college‑level calculus.  This course meets the University of California "C" and ≥G≤ requirements.

M              M560                       ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC IH‑1       5

M              M561                       ADVANCED PLACEMENT CALCULUS BC IH‑2       5

This two‑semester course in calculus incorporates all topics covered in Advanced Placement Calculus AB IH‑1, 2 and additional topics.  The course is equivalent to a full year of college‑level calculus.  This course meets the University of California "C" and ≥G≤ requirements.

M              M565                       COLLEGE PREP STATISTICS    1                 5

M              M566                       COLLEGE PREP STATISTICS 2                   5

This course is designed to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.  Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: (1) Exploring Data: observing patterns and departures from patterns; (2) Planning A Study: deciding what and how to measure; (3) Anticipating Patterns in Advance: producing models using probability and simulation; and (4) Statistical Inference: confirming models.  Prerequisite: Algebra II. This course meets the University of California AC@ and AF@ requirements.

M              M570                       AP STATISTICS 1                              5

M              M571                       AP STATISTICS 2                              5

The Advanced Placement Program offers a course description and examination in statistics to students who wish to complete studies in secondary school equivalent to one-semester in, introductory, non calculus-based, college course in statistics. In colleges and universities, the number of students who take a statistics course is almost as large as the number of students who take a calculus course.  At least one statistics course is typically required for majors such as engineering, psychology, sociology, health science, and business.  Every semester about 20,000 students take their first statistics course from the mathematics or statistics department at their college or university. The vast majority of these students take a non-calculus based introductory course that is equivalent to the AP Statistics course.  A large number of other students take a similar introductory course from other departments who teach their own statistics course.  AP Statistics will be effective preparation for Science, engineering, business, and mathematics majors who usually take an upper division calculus-based course in statistics.  This course meets UC AC@ and AF@ requirements.

M              M750                       MATH COMPETENCY SS             5

This is a summer school course designed to help 9th - 12th grade students improve math skills required for graduation and included in the District proficiency requirement.  Elective credit will be granted, but credit may not be used toward the math requirement for graduation.  This is a credit/no credit class.

M              M755                       CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM ≠ MATH                      2.5

This summer school course is specially designed for 10^th-12^th grade students who failed the mathematics section of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE).  The class meets for two hours each day so students can enroll in the complementary two-hour English course if needed.  The course concludes with the students taking the CAHSEE the final three days of the class.  Passing the CAHSEE is a graduation requirement for all students.

M              M756                       CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM ≠ MATH 9 DAY 0

This summer school course in mathematics provides students with six days of instruction on the methodology of standardized tests and specific test preparation techniques.  Students are then taught how to apply these skills to the mathematics section of the California High School Exit Exam.  This state examination is administered over a three-day period at the end of the class.  This is a no credit class.

M              M760                       MATH PROFICIENCY SS               5

This is a summer school course designed to help incoming 9th grade students improve math skills. Elective credit will be granted but credit may not be used toward the math requirement for graduation. This is a credit/no credit class.

M              M840                       SPECIAL STUDY/MATH              2.5

Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program.  Enrollment and completion of this course will achieve 2.5 credits.

M              M841                       SPECIAL STUDY/MATH                5

Students enrolled in this program will be assigned to individual instructors to develop an educational program.  The instructor will designate the number of credits (normally 5 per semester).

M              M850                       TRANSFER COURSE                     5

This course is for a student who has been attending a school outside the Grossmont District.  The subject matter field has been identified, however, the course description or title is not readily matched with a course in the Grossmont District Master Course Title Book.  Elective credit has been granted.

M              M851                       TRANSFER COURSE                     5

This is a second semester transfer course.  In cases where students remain in the same subject matter field during the second semester, using this course identification will allow a more accurate recognition of the course work.