Math

Three (3) math credits are required for a high school diploma. Four (4) math credits are required or highly recommended for those pursuing post-secondary education. Student math class selection will be based on your teacher’s recommendation.  

Suggested Math Course Sequence

OPTION I

OPTION II

Option III

ALGEBRA I A

ALGEBRA I

Honors Algebra 1/Honors Algebra 2

ALGEBRA I B

GEOMETRY

Geometry

FOUNDATIONS OF GEOMETRY

ALGEBRA II

College Algebra/Trig

FOUNDATIONS OF ALGEBRA II

COLLEGE ALGEBRA

Calculus or Stats

Can take Geometry and Algebra II same year with teacher permission. Highly recommend taking 4 years of math.

Highly recommend taking 4 years of math.  

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  Classes in red are a suggestion.  You need to pass 3 years of math to graduate.  Along with taking the Algebra 1 EOC

MA Algebra I A H2003 (1 credit) Grade 9, 10 NCAA Approved (.5 Max credit)

Algebra I A is the first part of the foundational course for all other higher mathematics.  The material covered in this course will be used throughout the student’s high school and college mathematics studies.  This course is designed at a slower pace in order for students to learn concepts at an in-depth level.  Algebra I A students will learn about variables, mathematical expressions, inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, and rational and irrational numbers.

MA Algebra I B H2004 (1 credit) Grade 10, 11 NCAA Approved (.5 Max credit)

Algebra I B is the second part of the foundational course for all other higher mathematics.  The material covered in this course will be used throughout the student’s high school and college mathematics studies.  This course is designed at a slower place in order for students to learn concepts at an in-depth level. Algebra I B will start reviewing concepts learned in Algebra I A.  Students will then learn about linear and quadratic equations, linear inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, systems of equations, and rational and irrational numbers.

MA Algebra I H2012 (1 credit) Grade  9,10     NCAA approved (.5 Max credit)

Algebra I is the foundation course for all other higher mathematics.  The material covered in this course will be used throughout the student’s high school and college mathematics studies.  Algebra I students will learn about variables, mathematical expressions, linear and quadratic equations, linear inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, systems of  equations, and rational and irrational numbers.

MA Accelerated Algebra 1 H**** (.5 credits) Grade 9 

Prerequisite:  Honors math class in middle school and teacher recommendations.  

The material covered in this course will be used throughout the student’s high school and college mathematics studies.  Accelerated Algebra I students will learn at an accelerated pace about variables, mathematical expressions, linear and quadratic equations, linear inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, systems of  equations, and rational and irrational numbers.

MA Accelerated Algebra 2 H**** (.5 credits)  Grade 9,10,11  

Prerequisite:  B- or higher in Accelerated Algebra I, teacher recommendations

Algebra II is the study of advanced number systems, operations, and forms.  Students will be required to communicate using the language of algebra.  Students will explore linear relations, graphs, systems and variations.  Later students will explore polynomial and rational functions, powers, roots, quadratic functions and the conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions.  The course emphasizes the need for students to comprehend the abstract and symbolic nature of complex algebraic concepts at an accelerated pace.  

MA Foundations of Geometry H2013 (1 credit) Grade 10, 11, 12,  

Prerequisite - Algebra I B or Algebra I

In this course, students learn foundational geometry concepts.  This course is designed at a slower pace in order for students to learn concepts at an in-depth level.  Students engage in activities which require them to identify, analyze, and solve problems involving the following topics: points, lines, planes, polygons, circles, Pythagorean Theorem, special right triangles, basic trigonometry, three dimensional figures, if-then statements, proofs, and coordinate geometry.  

MA Geometry H2015 (1 credit) Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite - 9th B or better 10, 11, 12 C or better Algebra I or Algebra I B

In this course students learn fundamental geometry concepts.  Students engage in activities which require them to identify, analyze, and solve problems involving the following topics: points, lines, planes, polygons, circles, Pythagorean Theorem, special right triangles, basic trigonometry, three dimensional figures, if-then statements, proofs, and coordinate geometry.

MA Foundations of Algebra II H2042 (1 credit) Grade 11, 12

Prerequisite - Foundations of Geometry or Geometry

Foundations of Algebra II is the student of advanced number systems, operations and forms.  This course is designed at a slower pace in order for students to learn concepts at an in-depth level.  Students will be required to communicate using the language of algebra.  Students will explore linear relations, graphs, systems and variations.  Later students will explore polynomial and rational functions, powers, roots, quadratic functions and conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions.  The course emphasizes the need for students to comprehend the abstract and symbolic nature of complex algebraic concepts.

MA Algebra II H2043 (1 credit) Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 NCAA Approved

Prerequisite - Geometry (C or better recommended) * Recommended for college bound student

Algebra II is the study of advanced number systems, operations, and forms.  Students will be required to communicate using the language of algebra.  Students will explore linear relations, graphs, systems and variations.  Later students will explore polynomial and rational functions, powers, roots, quadratic functions and the conic sections, exponential and logarithmic functions.  The course emphasizes the need for students to comprehend the abstract and symbolic nature of complex algebraic concepts.

MA College Algebra H2065 (1 credit high school/3 college credit) grade 11, 12  

 Prerequisite - ACT math sub score >  20 NCAA Approved

If you want to take this class for dual credit, you MUST have an accumulative GPA of 3.0 and an ACT math score of 20 or above.  Dual credit through Central Methodist University, 3 hours college credit offered.

College Algebra is a continuation of basic algebra including such topics as linear and quadratic inequalities, second-degree relations and functions, systems of equations, exponential and logarithmic functions.  It serves as a prerequisite for calculus at the college level and also as the required basic math course for many majors such as the sciences and business.  

MA Accelerated College Algebra H2066 (.5 credit/3 college credit) Grade 11, 12 - 1st semester

Prerequisite - ACT math sub score > 22 NCAA Approved

If you want to take this class for dual credit, you  MUST have an accumulative GPA of 3.0 and an ACT math score of 22 or above.  Dual credit through Central Methodist University, 3 hours college credit offered.

Accelerated College Algebra covers the same material as College Algebra (see description in this section) but in one semester instead of two.  The assumption is made that the students have mastery of some of the early material such as variables and factoring, so less time is spent on those topics and more time is spent on graphing polynomial and rational expressions, matrices, and conic sections.

MA Analytic Trigonometry H2054 (.5 credit/3 college credit) Grade 11, 12 - 2nd semester

Prerequisite - > C in College Algebra NCAA Approved

Using the theory and application of the trigonometric functions and applying them to analytical geometry.  This course is designed primarily for students preparing for calculus or physics.

MA Statistics H2084 (.5 credit/3 college credit) Grade 11, 12 - 1st semester NCAA Approved

Prerequisite - ACT math sub score > 22 or College Algebra

If you want to take this class for dual credit, you MUST have an accumulative GPA of 3.0 and an ACT math score of 22 before the class begins.

This course will introduce students to data analysis and probability.  Students will use their problem-solving skills while becoming familiar with statistical concepts of measures of central tendency, dispersion, hypothesis testing, and regression and correlation.  Basic probability concepts will be introduced and used in relation to binomial experiments and normal probability distributions.

MA Calculus and Analytical Geometry H2085 (1 credit/5 college credit) Grade 12                   NCAA Approved

Prerequisite - Trigonometry and College Algebra if you want to take this class for dual credit, you MUST have an accumulative GPA of 3.0 Dual credit through Central Methodist University, 5 hours college credit offered.

A combined course in calculus and analytical geometry intended to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of plane analytical geometry, the limit process, continuity of functions, differentiation, integration, and areas under and between curves.  Selected applications of calculus in the areas of business, economics, and physical science will be presented.