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Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
All courses are guided by the following Standards for Mathematical Practice
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Model with mathematics.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Attend to precision.
Look for and make use of structure.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Good math skills open the door to many occupations. Mathematical skills will help you succeed in high
school, post-secondary education, and the world of work. The following is a small sample of occupations
that require a high proficiency in math:
Construction Trades, Electrician, Metal Manufacturing, Financial Services, Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering, Residential, Computer Aided Design, Civil Engineer, Flight Engineer, Market Research
Consultant, Nutrition Research, Pharmacist, Radiologist, Real Estate appraiser, Computer Analyst,
Aerospace Engineer, Bank Teller, Casino Cashier, Certified Public Accountant, Stock Broker, Surveyor,
Chemist, Building Estimator, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics.
Math FAQ
Math FAQ
What is the Common Core?
The Common Core State Standards are “designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers.” The Math and English Language Arts Standards have been adopted by 45 of our United States, including Wisconsin. Please refer to: www.corestandards.org for more information.
What is Project Lead the Way?
“PLTW provides middle and high schools with engaging, hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) courses that prepare students to be innovative and productive leaders.” 4700 schools in all 50 states offer PLTW courses. Please refer to www.pltw.org for more information.
What is IB?
Mathematics represents Group 5 of the IB Program. Students participate in Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches SL at Wausau East. More information can be found at: www.ibo.org and through our IB Coordinator, Mr. Paul Clark.
What is AP?
Advanced Placement exams can be taken at the conclusion of Calculus IB and Probability and Statistics in coordination with Wausau West High School. Students can work with their East teacher to arrange for testing at West High School. Please see www.apcentral.collegeboard.com for more information.
What is NTC Dual Credit?
Wausau East works with NTC to offer courses at East for which students earn college credit directly. Upon successful completion of the course at East, students will work with their teacher to register for college credit through Northcentral Technical College. This credit should transfer throughout the UW system and is often recognized for credit at other universities. Search “dual credit” at: www.ntc.edu for more information.
How do I get more information about career opportunities in math?
Visit www.bls.gov and search for:
Construction trades, electrician, metal manufacturing, financial services, engineering, residential design, computer aided design, market research consultant, nutritionist, pharmacist, radiologist, real estate appraiser, computer analyst, bank teller, loan officer, casino cashier, certified public accountant, stock broker, surveyor, chemist, building estimator, business administration, economics, statistics
Course Choices
Course Choices
FOUNDATIONS OF MATH
Course: 119600/219600 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 9
Prerequisite: None Fee: $3.00
Foundations of Math is offered as a skill building class for students in order to prepare them for high school math standards as defined by the Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics. Topics include: real and rational numbers, expressions, equations, inequalities, linear functions, properties of exponents, systems of equations, mathematical modeling, and two-dimensional geometry.
INTEGRATED MATH 1
Course: 119601/219601 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 9-10
Prerequisite: None. Fee: $3.00
Math I is the first of a two-year sequence of introductory high school math courses defined by the Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics. Standards instructed include reasoning and solving equations, linear equations, inequalities, and systems of linear equations, linear and exponential functions, foundations of geometric thinking and reasoning, and an introduction to geometric principles, and statistics
INTEGRATED MATH 2
Course: 119121/219121 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 10-12
Prerequisite: Integrated Math 1 (with a grade of C or better) Fee: $3.00
Integrated Math 2 is the second of a two-year sequence of introductory high school math courses defined by the Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics. Standards instruction include: operations with polynomial functions, quadratic functions, complex numbers, properties of triangles, right triangle, trigonometry, further investigation into two- and three dimensional geometry, and probability.
Scientific calculator required: TI-30XII $15.00.
MATH IN CONSTRUCTION
Course: 124702/224702 Credit: 1.0 Math, 1.0 Elective Length: Year Year Taken: 9-12
Prerequisite: Integrated Math 1 Fee: None
Students will use coordinate geometry in the study of area, perimeter, volume, transformations, congruence, and functions. In this course, students will be exposed to construction careers such as engineering, architecture, construction management, interior design, landscape architecture, and surveying. Students will learn safety, problem solving, tool use, and drawing interpretation and understand the interrelation of geometry in construction. The class will be taught by both a Math and Technology and Engineering Education teacher so that students experience the connections between construction and geometry. Successful completion of this course will result in the required 1.0 math credit for Geometry and a 1.0 elective credit.
INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA
Course: 119141/219141 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 11-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (with a C or better) & Geometry Fee: $3.00
This course offers algebra content with applications. Topics include properties of real numbers, order of operations, algebraic solutions for linear equations and inequalities, operations with polynomial and rational expressions, operations with rational exponents and radicals, algebra of inverses, logarithmic and exponential functions. Scientific calculator required: TI-30XII $15.00
NTC Dual Credits may be possible pending appropriate grades.
ALGEBRA II
Course: 119061/219061 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 11-12
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (with a C or better) & Geometry Fee: $3.00
The emphasis of this course is on relationships between functions, their graphs, and transformations of them. Topics include the structure of real numbers; complex numbers; quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, and logarithmic functions. The use of a graphing calculator will be taught as a tool to check answers or solve problems when no algebraic solution is possible.
Recommended Calculator: TI-84: $80-$130
ALGEBRA II IB Applications & Interpretations I, SL
Course: 119221/219221 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 10-11
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (with a C or better) & Geometry Fee: $3.00
The emphasis of this course is on relationships between functions, their graphs, and transformations of them. Topics include the structure of real numbers; complex numbers; quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, and logarithmic functions. The use of a graphing calculator will be taught as a tool to check answers or solve problems when no algebraic solution is possible. This course will also include necessary extensions to each of these topics to begin preparation for the IB Mathematics SL programs. Recommended Calculator: TI-84: $80-$130
ADVANCED MATH
Course: 119011/219011 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II Fee: None
This is a yearlong course that covers the following topics: polynomial functions, logarithms, sequences and series, limits, linear and quadratic functions inequalities, analytical graphing, and trigonometry. The use of a graphing calculator will be taught as a tool to check answers or solve problems when no algebraic solution is possible. Recommended calculator: TI-84: $80-$130
NTC Dual Credits may be possible pending arrangements
PRE-CALCULUS IB Applications & Interpretations II, SL
Course: 119201/219201 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 12
Prerequisite: Algebra II IB Applications & Interpretations I, SL (with a grade of C or better)
Fee: None
This yearlong course covers the following topics: functions, logarithms, sequences, series, limits, probability, statistics, logic, trigonometry, and differential calculus. This course is required for those students wishing to test in Mathematics SL Applications & Interpretations, as part of the IB program. Recommended calculator: TI-84: $80 -$130
PRE-CALCULUS IB Analysis & Approaches I, SL
Course: 119211/219211 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 11
Prerequisite: Algebra II IB Applications & Interpretations I, SL (with a grade of C or better)
Fee: None
This yearlong course covers the following topics: functions, logarithms, sequences, series, limits, probability, statistics, trigonometry, and distribution. This course is required for those students wishing to test in Mathematics Analysis & Approaches, SL after taking Calculus IB as part of the IB program. The internal assessment portfolio for the math standard level will be required, whether taking the Math SL exam or not.
Recommended calculator: TI-84: $80-$130
CALCULUS IB Analysis & Approaches, SL
Course: 119231/219231 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 12
Prerequisite: Pre-calculus IB Analysis & Approaches I, SL Fee: None
This is a yearlong course which focuses on the concepts covered in the first semester of a college calculus course. This course is comparable to the AP Calculus AB course offered at many US high schools. The major emphasis will be on differentiation and integration and their applications. This course is required for those students testing at the Mathematics Analysis & Approaches as part of the IB program.
Recommended calculator: TI-84: $80-$130
This course will help prepare the students for possible advanced university standing or may help earn university credit after taking the exams in May. Please research the following websites for further information on local, national and international university recognition policies: http://www.ibo.org/university-admission/, and http://uwhelp.wisconsin.edu/testing/ib.aspx.
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Course: 119371/219371 Credit: 1.0 Length: Year Year Taken: 11-12
Prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrent with Math Department approval.
Fee: None
Probability and Statistics is a yearlong course. Students will describe data graphically and numerically, explore the design of surveys and experiments, and develop the skills used in making sound statistical decisions. Statistics is used and required by many fields of study. Some of these areas include: Health related studies such as physicians, pharmacists or nurses. Psychology and sociology, business and economics, biology and other sciences, engineering, actuarial science, agriculture and food science, general research, and many others. A graphing calculator will be used throughout the course along with the use of statistical software. The opportunity to take the AP Statistics Exam (for college credit at many universities) at the end of the course will be available and encouraged for all students. Recommended calculator: TI-84: $80 - $130.
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