Mathematics

Mathematics Requirements

Students must complete 4 Mathematics credits to graduate with a South Carolina diploma.

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education requires a minimum of 4 credits of Mathematics to attend a public college or university. This should include Geometry, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2. A fourth, higher-level mathematics should be taken during or before the senior year.

Mathematics core courses core courses will be scheduled based upon student requests and teacher recommendations utilizing school and district criteria. Parents/Guardians who disagree with the recommended course will be asked to complete an override form as part of the IGP & Scheduling process.

The state of South Carolina recommends that all students enrolled in high school mathematics courses have a graphing calculator. Students will have access to to calculators through their school-issued personal learning device.

Mathematics Courses

Geometry with Statistics

412201CW

Prerequisite: HCS placement rubric

Geometry with Statistics is is designed to build on the students’ experiences in the middle grades. Through the use of visual representations of mathematical concepts, students will deepen their reasoning skills and build understanding across a variety of content areas, including: measurement, geometry, spatial reasoning, numerical reasoning, patterns, algebraic reasoning, probability, and statistical reasoning. Success in this course will lead to more in-depth study in Algebra and advanced mathematics classes.

Geometry with Statistics Honors

412203HW

Prerequisite: HCS placement rubric

Geometry with Statistics is is designed to build on the students’ experiences in the middle grades. Through the use of visual representations of mathematical concepts, students will deepen their reasoning skills and build understanding across a variety of content areas, including: measurement, geometry, spatial reasoning, numerical reasoning, patterns, algebraic reasoning, probability, and statistical reasoning. At the honors level, students are expected to demonstrate more sophisticated mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. Success in this course will lead to more in-depth study in Algebra and advanced mathematics classes.

Algebra 1

411401CW

Prerequisite: Geometry with Statistics

This course builds on students' existing mathematical knowledge and centers on the study of functions, which are fundamental objects in mathematics that model many real-life situations involving change. As one of the most widely used fields of mathematics, Algebra is is valuable for a range of activities, from ordinary decision making to advanced training in scientific and technological fields. Students will examine a variety of algebraic topics, including: linear functions, absolute value, quadratics, and exponential functions. Students take the SC End-of-Course Exam for Algebra 1 at the end of this course.

Algebra 1 Honors

411403HW

Prerequisite: Geometry with Statistics

This course builds on students' existing mathematical knowledge and centers on the study of functions, which are fundamental objects in mathematics that model many real-life situations involving change. As one of the most widely used fields of mathematics, Algebra is is valuable for a range of activities, from ordinary decision making to advanced training in scientific and technological fields. Students will examine a variety of algebraic topics, including: linear functions, absolute value, quadratics, and exponential functions. At the honors level, students are expected to demonstrate more sophisticated mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. Students take the SC End-of-Course Exam for Algebra 1 at the end of this course.

Intermediate Algebra

411701CW

Prerequisite: Foundations in Algebra, Geometry with Statistics

The Intermediate Algebra course is the second in a two-course progression designed to prepare students for success in advanced mathematics courses by providing a foundation in algebra and probability. This course will build on the conceptual knowledge and skills students mastered in their Foundations in Algebra and Geometry with Statistics mathematics course in the areas of algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, probability, data analysis, and proportional reasoning. This class will be conducted over the course of a single semester. Students take the SC End-of-Course Exam for Algebra 1 at the end of this course.

Algebra 2 with Probability

411501CW

Prerequisites: Geometry with Statistics & Algebra 1 or Intermediate Algebra

Algebra 2 is a course designed for students seeking access to higher levels of mathematics after completing Geometry and Algebra 1, and it essential for students planning to attend a four-year college or university. This course contains in in-depth study of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and piecewise functions with the intent of graphically investigating and determining solutions of real-world problems at a higher conceptual level. Students will also explore complex numbers, matrices, and probability.

Algebra 2 with Probability Honors

411503HW

Prerequisites: Geometry with Statistics & Algebra 1 or Intermediate Algebra

Algebra 2 is a course designed for students seeking access to higher levels of mathematics after completing Geometry and Algebra 1, and it essential for students planning to attend a four-year college or university. This course contains in in-depth study of polynomial, rational, radical, exponential, and piecewise functions with the intent of graphically investigating and determining solutions of real-world problems at a higher conceptual level. Students will also explore complex numbers, matrices, and probability. At the honors level, students are expected to demonstrate more sophisticated mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.

Reasoning in Mathematics

411801CW

Prerequisites: Geometry with Statistics & Algebra 1 or Intermediate Algebra

Reasoning in Mathematics engages students in relevant problems that focus on how mathematics and statistics inform decision making. It prepares students for post-secondary options with instruction that focuses on modeling real-world situations. The class emphasizes statistics, quantitative reasoning, modeling, and financial applications and features a variety of mathematical and statistical tools useful for decision making.

Applications and Modeling

411901CW

Prerequisites: Geometry with Statistics & Algebra 1 or Intermediate Algebra

Applications and Modeling is designed to engage students in doing, thinking about, and discussing mathematics, statistics, and modeling in everyday life. It allows students to experience mathematics and its applications in a variety of ways that promote financial literacy and career-based decision making. Students will explore decision making for financial planning and management, design in three dimensions, interpret statistical studies, and create functions that model problems faced by society. Measurements are taken from the real world, and technology is used extensively for computation.

Statistical Modeling

412001CW

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with Probability

Statistical Modeling 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.

Statistical Modeling Honors

412002HW

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with Probability

Statistical Modeling 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. At the honors level, students are expected to demonstrate more sophisticated mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.

Pre-Calculus Honors

413102HW

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with Probability Honors

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.

AP Statistics (Yearlong)

3199G2HW (1st Semester)

417102AW (2nd Semester)

Prerequisite: Algebra 2 with Probability Honors

The topics covered in this college-level course are divided into four major themes: exploratory analysis, planning study, probability, and statistical inference. Throughout the course, students will learn to develop plans, collect, and analyze data from a variety of sources using a number of mathematical models. Students will use TI-84 calculators as a technological supplement for this course. Students take the AP Statistics examination in May.

Calculus Honors

413502HW

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Honors

In this semester-long course, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of Calculus, including limits, derivatives, rate of change, applications of basic differentiation, and basic integration. This course is intended to prepare students who plan to pursue a college major in a field other than mathematics for introductory mathematical study at the college level.

AP Calculus - AB or BC (Yearlong)

3199H2HW (1st Semester)

417002AW (2nd Semester) OR 417202AW (2nd Semester)

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Honors

This course follows the curriculum prescribed by the College Board and is intended for students who have a sophisticated knowledge of mathematics. Topics covered include functions, graphs, limits, derivatives and their uses, and integration. Topics will be addressed through the use of technology as well as analytically, numerically, verbally, and graphically. Students pursing the BC course of study will explore additional topics at an accelerated pace during the 2nd semester, including integration by parts, Taylor series, parametric equations, vector calculus, and polar coordinate functions. A graphing calculator is strongly recommended; students will have access to calculator software on their school-issued devices. Students take the AP Calculus - AB or BC examination in May.

Mathematics

Mathematics Requirements

Mathematics Courses

Suggested Sequence for Mathematics Courses