Foundations of Math 1 (20902) 

Prerequisite: None 

Recommended for some students prior, but in the same school year as, to NC Math 1. Students will accelerate their learning of mathematics concepts that are addressed in NC Math 1 by previewing content with more time to support student success. 

NC Math 1 (21092) 

Honors Math 1 (21095) 

Prerequisite: None 

This rigorous course is designed to formalize and extend the mathematics learned in the middle grades. Students will deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships, by contrasting them with exponential and quadratic relationships, and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. NC Math 1 uses properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend understanding of geometric knowledge from prior grades. Culminating units of study tie together the algebraic and geometric ideas studied and also provide students opportunities to have experiences with more formal means of assessing how a model fits data. Students use regression techniques to describe approximately linear relationships between two quantities. They further use graphical representations and knowledge of the context to make judgments about the appropriateness of the linear models. Appropriate technology, such as calculators, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment. Must be taken by the end of Grade 10. 

Note: Students in this course must take the End-of-Course test for NC Math 1. 

Foundations of Math 2 (20912) 

Prerequisite: NC Math 1 

Recommended for some students prior, but in the same school year as, to NC Math 2. Students will preview key NC Math 2 topics while reinforcing proficiency of NC Math 1 concepts. 

NC Math 2 (22092) 

Honors NC Math 2 (22095) 

Prerequisite: NC Math 1/Honors NC Math 1 

This rigorous course focuses on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential functions as a continuing study from NC Math 1. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises, and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratic equations can be solved. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional probability and counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through the Pythagorean relationships. Circles, with their quadratic algebraic representations, complete the course. Appropriate technology, such as calculators, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment. 

NC Math 3 (23092) 

Honors NC Math 3 (23095) 

Prerequisite: NC Math 2/Honors NC Math 2 

This course is designed so that students have the opportunity to pull together and apply the accumulation of mathematics concepts learned previously. They apply methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions, including an intense study of families of functions and the relationships therein. They expand their study of right triangle trigonometry to include general triangles and in the study of trigonometric functions to model simple periodic phenomena. Finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions and geometry to create models and solve contextual problems. Appropriate technology, such as calculators, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment. 

Note: Students in this course must take the End-of-Course test for NC Math 3. 

NC Math 4 (24092) 

Honors NC Math 4 (24095) 

Prerequisite: NC Math 3/Honors NC Math 3 

The primary focus of this course is on functions and statistical thinking, continuing the study of algebra, functions, trigonometry and statistical concepts previously experienced in NC Math 1-3. The course is designed to be a capstone to introductory statistical concepts. Additionally, the course intentionally integrates concepts from algebra and functions to demonstrate the close relationship between algebraic reasoning as applied to the characteristics and behaviors of more complex functions. In many cases, undergraduate students majoring in non-STEM fields will take an entry-level Algebra or Introductory Statistics course. Students will be prepared for college level algebra and statistics or as a bridge to prepare students for Precalculus or other advanced math courses. 

Honors Precalculus (24035) 

Prerequisite: NC Math 3/Honors NC Math 3 (Precalculus is only offered as an honors level course) 

The purpose of Precalculus is to build upon the study of algebra, functions, and trigonometry experienced in previous high school mathematics courses. This course will build on students’ algebraic skills and understanding of functions to delve into real world phenomena and to deepen understanding of the functions in the course. This course is designed for students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields. Students will be prepared for Calculus, AP Calculus and any entry-level college course. 

Advanced Placement Precalculus 

Prerequisite: NC Math 3/Honors NC Math 3 

In AP Precalculus, students explore everyday situations using mathematical tools and lenses. Through regular practice, students build deep mastery of modeling and functions, and they examine scenarios through multiple representations. They will learn how to observe, explore, and build mathematical meaning from dynamic systems, an important practice for thriving in an ever-changing world. AP Precalculus prepares students for other higher-level mathematics and science courses. The framework delineates content and skills common to college precalculus courses that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science.

Advanced Placement Calculus AB (2A007) Prerequisite: Honors Precalculus 

Successful completion of this course satisfies the 4th level math NCGraduation requirement. 

(It is recommended that students who enroll in this course have completed or are enrolled in Physics and earned at least a C average in Pre-Calculus). This course emphasizes introductory calculus with elementary functions. Topics include properties of functions, limits, derivatives and their applications, techniques of integration, the definite integral, and applications of the integral. 

Note: Students in this course are expected to take the AP exam in May. 

Advanced Placement Calculus BC (2A017) Prerequisite: Honors Precalculus 

Successful completion of this course satisfies the 4th level math NCGraduation requirement. 

(It is recommended that students who enroll have completed or are enrolled in Physics I and have earned a B average in Pre-Calculus.) This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of analytic geometry and elementary functions in addition to college preparatory algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Calculus BC covers the topics of Calculus AB. In addition, sequences and series and elementary differential equations are covered in Calculus BC. 

Note: Students in this course are expected to take the AP exam in May. 

Advanced Placement Statistics (2A037) 

Prerequisite: NC Math 3/Honors NC Math 3 

Successful completion of this course satisfies the 4th level math NCGraduation requirement. 

AP Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students will observe patterns and departure from patterns, decide what and how to measure, produce models using probability and simulation, and confirm models. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and applications software, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment. 

Note: Students in this course are expected to take the AP exam in May.