Mathematics

Four units of math are required for a SC High School Diploma

Geometry with Statistics

Prerequisite: Math 8

This is the first of four required courses in high school. It builds essential skills such as their reasoning and sensemaking skills, see the applicability of mathematics, and prepare more effectively for further studies in algebra. The course will also focus on statistics in analyzing data, which provides students with tools to describe, show, and summarize data in the world around them. Students will explore probability in compound events related to real word situations. The focus in this course is concentrated within the strands of Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning (DPSR); Measurements, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning (MGSR), Numerical Reasoning (NR); and Patterns, Algebra and Functional Reasoning (PAFR).

Geometry with Statistics- Honors

Recommended criteria for placement: Students should meet 2 out of the 3: *iReady score in the 61-84%ile, *SC Ready: 650 or above, and/or *Math 8 Grade of 85 or above or successful completion of Algebra 1 Honors

Credit: 1 credit

This is the first of four required courses in high school. It builds essential skills such as their reasoning and sensemaking skills, see the applicability of mathematics, and prepare more effectively for further studies in algebra. Honor students will extend their reasoning skills beyond CP level to learn to justify their results by using a variety of methods including proofs, patty paper, and transformations. The course will also focus on statistics in analyzing data, which provides students with tools to describe, show, and summarize data in the world around them. Students will explore probability in compound events related to real world situations. The focus in this course is concentrated within the strands of Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning (DPSR); Measurements, Geometry, and Spatial Reasoning (MGSR), Numerical Reasoning (NR); and Patterns, Algebra and Functional Reasoning (PAFR).

Reasoning in Mathematics

Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Honors

Credit: 1 credit

Reasoning in Mathematics engages students in relevant problems that focus on how mathematics and statistics inform decision making. It prepares students for post-secondary education options with instruction that focuses on modeling real-world situations. This course emphasizes statistics, quantitative reasoning, modeling and financial applications and features a variety of mathematical and statistical tools useful for decision making. Students will use appropriate tools, including technology, to model mathematics.

Algebra 2 with Probability

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors

Credit: 1 credit

This course is designed to build upon principles learned in Geometry and Algebra. The purpose of this course is to graphically investigate and compare functions, analyze rates or change, and determine solutions of “real-world” problems at a higher conceptual level. Students will use a graphing calculator or a computer algebra system to enable students to visualize mathematics and increase their conceptual understanding. Students will also study complex numbers, matrices, and probability.

Algebra 2 with Probability- Honors

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Honors or Algebra 1 with teacher recommendation

Credit: 1 credit

Statistical Modeling

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Honors or Algebra 2

Credit: 1 credit

Statistical Modeling (SM) is designed to extend students' understanding of statistics. The Statistical Modeling course offers students opportunities to strengthen their understanding of the statistical method of inquiry and statistical simulations. Students will formulate statistical investigative questions to be answered using data, design and implement a plan to collect the appropriate data, select appropriate graphical and numerical methods for data analysis, and interpret their results to make connections with the initial question.

Pre-Calcuclus Standards

Prerequisite: Geometry with Statistics, Algebra 1 & Algebra 2 with Probability

Students will enhance their conceptual knowledge and skills in mathematics by building on what they have mastered in previous courses. This foundation is essential for their future mathematical studies. The standards from earlier courses equip students with an understanding of key topics, including the theory of functions, roots and factors of polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, the complex number system, and an introduction to trigonometry.

In this course, students are expected to apply mathematics in meaningful ways to solve real-world problems that arise in the workplace, society, and everyday life through the process of modeling. Mathematical modeling involves creating suitable equations, graphs, functions, or other mathematical representations to analyze real-world situations and address questions.

The course will focus on piecewise, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Additionally, it will cover polar coordinates, conic sections, vectors, and matrices, providing a comprehensive study of these essential mathematical concepts.

Pre-Calculus Honors

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Honors grade of 80 or better or Algebra 3

This course focuses on the development of students’ abilities to understand and apply the study of functions and advanced mathematical concepts to solve problems. Topics include polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Other topics are sequences, series, vectors, conic sections, parametric equations, and polar course. Emphasis is on activities, participation through modeling, technology lab activities, group activities, and communication in mathematics. This course is designed to prepare students for further mathematical study in either Calculus Honors or AP Calculus.

Credit: 1 credit

Algebra 1

Credit: 1 Math/EOC

The focus is on the development of the student’s ability to use a variety of representations, tools, and technologies to model mathematical situations to solve meaningful problems. Students will use graphing calculators (TI-84) and appropriate computer software. Topics include solving equations and inequalities, understanding functions, linear functions, describing data, systems of linear equations, laws of exponents, radical expressions and rational exponents, polynomial operations, quadratic functions (graphing/key features), factoring polynomials, solving quadratic functions, exponential functions, and comparing functions. The S.C. Algebra 1 End of Course Test will be given at the completion of this course.

Algebra 1 Honors

Credit: 1 Math/EOC

The focus for this course is on development of the student’s ability to use a variety of representations, tools, and technologies to model mathematical situations to solve meaningful problems. Students will use graphing calculators and appropriate computer software. Honors students will be taught in greater depth and difficulty at this level. The honors course prepares students for Honors Geometry. Topics include solving equations and inequalities, understanding functions, linear functions, describing data, systems of linear equations, laws of exponents, radical expressions and rational exponents, polynomial operations, quadratic functions (graphing/key features), factoring polynomials, solving quadratic functions, exponential functions, and comparing functions. Students take the SC End of-Course Exam for Algebra 1 at the end of this course.

Geometry

Credit: 1 Math

This course includes the study of shapes, their properties, and their relationships. Emphasis is on student discovery and formulating and defending conjectures. Topics include reasoning, polygons, congruence, similarity, triangles, circles, area, volume, and transformations. Coordinate, transformational, and axiomatic systems are studied. Students will use graphing calculators (TI-84) and appropriate computer software.

Geometry Honors

Credit: 1 Math

See description above. Mathematics standards are defined by the South Carolina State Standards for Mathematics and expand learning so that greater independence and responsibility is placed on the advanced learner. Honors mathematics courses are distinguished by the quality of work expected of the advanced learner.

Algebra 2

Credit: 1 Math

This course includes an in-depth study of functions, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic functions solving quadratic equations, polynomial functions, rational functions, radical functions and rational exponents, exponential functions, and function operations and systems. Students will use graphing calculators (TI-84) and appropriate computer software.

Algebra 2 Honors

Credit: 1 Math

See Algebra 2 description. Mathematics standards are defined by the South Carolina State Standards for Mathematics and expand learning so that greater independence and responsibility is placed on the advanced learner. Honors mathematics courses are distinguished by the quality of work expected of the advanced learner.

Probability and Statistics Honors

Credit: 1 Math

Learn the fundamental principles of probability and statistics and apply these to data analysis. Topics include foundations of data analysis, univariate data displays, graphical displays, bivariate data and scatter plots, concepts and applications, probability distributions statistical inference, hypothesis testing, and project design. Students will be using graphing calculators (TI-84) and appropriate computer software.

Pre-calculus Honors

Credit: 1 Math

This course includes an in-depth study of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Topics include sequences, series, vectors, conic sections, parametric equations, and polar curves. Students will use graphing calculators (TI-84) and appropriate computer software. Mathematics standards are defined by the South Carolina state standards for Mathematics and expand learning so that greater independence and responsibility is placed on the advanced learner. Honors mathematics courses are distinguished by the quality of work expected of the advanced learner.

IB Math Studies

Credit: 1 Math elective/ IB Exam

Develops pre-calculus topics with emphasis placed on the application of math to real life situations. A unit on statistics is included. An Internal Assessment is required for the IB diploma. A graphing calculator is required. Students do not incur any charges for the IB and AP exams.

Calculus Honors

Credit: 1 Math elective

This course is a continued study of functions, rates, and accumulations. Students must be familiar with the properties, algebra, graphs, and language of functions as well as with the unit circle and values of trigonometric functions of numbers. Students will use graphing calculators (TI-84) and appropriate computer software. Mathematics standards are defined by the South Carolina state standards for Mathematics and expand learning so that greater independence and responsibility is placed on the advanced learner. Honors mathematics courses are distinguished by the quality of work expected of the advanced learner.

Foundations in Algebra (Semester) (Course no longer offered as of the 2025-2026)

Credit: 1 Math

In this course, students are expected to apply mathematics in meaningful ways to solve problems that arise in the workplace, society, and everyday life through the process of modeling. Mathematical modeling involves creating appropriate equations, graphs, functions, or other mathematical representations to analyze real-world situations and answer questions. Use of Technological tools, such as handheld graphing calculators, is important in creating and analyzing mathematical representations. For the Seminar portion of the course, topics include equations, inequalities, functions, linear functions and inequalities, describing data, systems of equations, exponents, quadratic functions, exponential functions, comparisons of functions, and interpreting data. (Students will take and End-of-Course Test when they are enrolled in Intermediate Algebra, which will follow the successful completion of Foundations in Algebra.)

Probability and Statistics (Course no longer offered as of the 2025-2026)

Credit: 1 Math

Learn the fundamental principles of probability and statistics and apply these to data analysis. Topics include foundations of data analysis, univariate data displays, graphical displays, bivariate data and scatter plots, concepts and applications, and probability distributions. Students will be using graphing calculators (TI-84) and appropriate computer software.

Intermediate Algebra (Course no longer offered as of the 2025-2026)

Credit: 1 Math/EOC

This is the second course in a program focusing on development of student’s ability to understand and apply mathematics to solve real workplace problems. Algebraic skills are taught through an

interactive approach. Students will use graphing calculators (TI-84) and appropriate computer software. Topics include an equations and inequalities review, polynomials, characteristics of quadratic functions, factoring, solving quadratic functions, exponential functions, sequences, and a review of the Foundations course. Together, the Foundations in Algebra and Intermediate Algebra meet the S.C. Algebra standards. The S.C. Algebra 1 End of Course Test will be given at the completion of Intermediate Algebra.