Course Selection Options Math Department Course Selection Options
Remember… Standard Diploma… Advanced Diploma… 3 math classes 1 verified credit (passed SOL) 4 math classes (including Algebra 2 or above) 2 verified credits (passed SOL)
Table of Contents (click the links below to skip to that section) For students currently in… Algebra 1 Geometry Functions Algebra 2 Algebra 2/Trigonometry (H) Advanced Functions Advanced Algebra/PreCalculus Math Analysis (H) AP Calculus AB Math Electives End of Slide Show
Currently in Algebra 1… …you should take… Geometry
If you… Take Geometry Earned a passing grade in Algebra 1… Passed the Algebra 1 SOL Table of Contents End of Slide Show
Functions, Algebra and Data Analysis Currently in Geometry… …you could take… Functions, Algebra and Data Analysis Algebra 2 Algebra 2 w/ Trigonometry (H)
If you… Want to strengthen your math skills before moving on to Algebra 2… Want to take a course that addresses some realistic applications of math… Want to feel more confident with your Algebra skills… Take Functions
If you… Did well in Algebra 1 (good grade, good SOL score)… Plan on attending a 4 year university with a math requirement… Have good fundamental math skills… Take Algebra 2
Take Algebra 2 with Trigonometry If you… Did really well in Algebra 1 (“A”, advanced SOL Score)… Have great fundamental math skills… Have been recommended by your Geometry teacher Plan on taking Calculus in high school… Just love math and want a challenge… Take Algebra 2 with Trigonometry Table of Contents End of Slide Show
Currently in Functions… …you should take… Algebra 2… Table of Contents End of Slide Show
Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus Currently in Algebra 2… …you could take… Advanced Functions with Modeling Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus Math Elective
Take Advanced Functions If you… Feel like you need more practice with Algebra 2 skills… Need more time to develop math study skills… Take Advanced Functions
Take Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus If you… Did really well in Algebra 2 (“A” or “B”, strong SOL Score)… Have great fundamental math skills… Plan on taking Calculus in high school… Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement… Take Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus Table of Contents End of Slide Show
Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus Currently in Algebra 2 w/ Trigonometry… …you could take… Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus Math Elective Math Analysis (H)
Take Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus If you… Did well in Algebra 2/Trig. (“C” or better, strong SOL Score)… Have great fundamental math skills… Plan on taking Calculus in high school… Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement… Take Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus
If you… Take Math Analysis Did really well in Algebra 2/Trig (“A” , advanced SOL score)… Plan on pursuing a career in a math-related field… Have really strong math/study skills… Just love math and want a challenge… Take Math Analysis Table of Contents End of Slide Show
Advanced Algebra/ PreCalculus Currently in Advanced Functions… …you could take… Advanced Algebra/ PreCalculus Math Elective Table of Contents End of Slide Show
Currently in Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus… …you could take… AP Calculus AB Math Elective
Take Advanced Functions If you… Feel like you need more practice with fundamental math skills… Need more time to develop math study skills… Feel like you are not quite ready for Calculus… Take Advanced Functions
If you… Take AP Calculus AB Did really well in PreCalculus (earned an “A”)… Have great fundamental math skills… Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement… Enjoy math… Take AP Calculus AB Table of Contents End of Slide Show
Currently in Math Analysis… …you could take… AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Math Elective
If you… Take AP Calculus AB Did well in Analysis, but would like a review of new Calculus topics… Have good fundamental math skills… Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement… Enjoy math… Take AP Calculus AB
If you… Take AP Calculus BC Did very well in Analysis (“A” or strong “B/B+”)… Have strong fundamental math skills… Plan on pursuing a career in a math-related field… Willing to learn material independently Enjoy math and want a challenge… Take AP Calculus BC Table of Contents End of Slide Show
Currently in AP Calculus AB… AP Calculus BC Math Elective …you could take… AP Calculus BC Math Elective Table of Contents End of Slide Show
Math Electives
If you… Take AP Statistics Want to see how math applies to everyday life… Can think analytically, see all sides of a problem… Can think logically… Pay attention to details… Have passed Algebra 2… Take AP Statistics
If you… Take Computer Math Ever wondered how your computer games are created… Like computers and coding… Want to learn how to write script and programs… Take Computer Math
Take AP Computer Science If you… Have taken computer math… Want to learn the types of skills required for 9 of the 10 top paying jobs… Take AP Computer Science
Take Statistics/ Probability If you… Are looking for a semester math elective… Want to gain a basic knowledge of statistics to use in college science courses… Have passed Algebra 2… Take Statistics/ Probability
If you… Take Discrete Math Are looking for a semester math elective… Are interested in logic and algorithmic processes… Take Discrete Math
Remember… Standard Diploma… Advanced Diploma… 3 math classes 1 verified credit (passed SOL) 4 math classes (including Algebra 2 or above) 2 verified credits (passed SOL)
Questions? Don’t hesitate to talk through your course selection options with your math teacher or school counselor. Table of Contents