Math DepartmentCourse Selection Options and Suggestions

The suggestions given in this presentation are just that – suggestions. You should take the math course that is

the best choice to help you reach your academic goals!

Remember…Standard Diploma… Advanced Diploma…3 math classes1 verified credit (passed

SOL)

4 math classes (including Algebra 2 or above)

2 verified credits (passed SOL)

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For students currently in… Algebra 1FunctionsGeometryAlgebra 2Algebra 2/Trigonometry (H)Advanced FunctionsAdvanced Algebra/PreCalculusMath Analysis (H)AP Calculus ABMath Electives End of Slide Show

Currently in Algebra 1…

…you could take…

Functions, Algebra, and Data Analysis

Geometry

If you…•Need lots of extra practice before “getting” a math concept…•Wish you had a better grade in Algebra 1…•Want to feel more confident with your Algebra skills…

Take Functions!

!!

If you…•Did well in Algebra 1…•Got a good SOL score…•Have good math skills and strong study skills…

Take Geometry!

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Currently in Functions…

…you should take…

Algebra 2… Geometry…If you have already

taken Geometry.If you have not taken

it already.

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Currently in Geometry…

…you could take…Functions,

Algebra and Data

Analysis

Algebra 2

Algebra 2 w/ Trigonometry (H)

If you…•Want to strengthen your math skills before moving on to Algebra 2…•Want to take a course that addresses some realistic applications of math…•Want to feel more confident with your Algebra skills…

Take Functions!

!!

If you…•Did well in Algebra 1 (good grade, good SOL score)…•Plan on attending a 4 year university with a math requirement…•Have good fundamental math skills…

Take Algebra

2!!!

If you…•Did really well in Algebra 1 (“A”, advanced SOL Score)…•Have great fundamental math skills…•Plan on taking Calculus in high school…•Have a passion for math and are self-motivated

Take Algebra 2 with

Trigonometry!!!

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Currently in Algebra 2…

…you could take…

Advanced Functions

with Modeling

Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus

Math Elective

If you…•Feel like you need more practice with Algebra 2 skills…•Need more time to develop math study skills…

Take Advanced Functions!

!!

If you…•Did really well in Algebra 2 (“A” or “B”, strong SOL Score)…•Have great fundamental math skills…•Plan on taking Calculus in high school…•Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement…

Take Advanced Algebra w/

PreCalculus!!!

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Currently in Algebra 2 w/ Trigonometry…

…you could take…Advanced

Functions with Modeling

Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus

Math Analysis (H)

Math Elective

If you…•Feel like you need more practice with Algebra 2 skills…•Need more time to develop math study skills…

Take Advanced Functions!

!!

If you…•Did well in Algebra 2/Trig. (“C” or better, strong SOL Score)…•Have great fundamental math skills…•Plan on taking Calculus in high school…•Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement…

Take Advanced Algebra w/

PreCalculus!!!

If you…•Did really well in Algebra 2/Trig (“A” , advanced SOL score)…•Plan on pursuing a career in a math-related field…•Have really strong math/study skills…•Have a passion for math and are self-motivated

Take Math

Analysis!!!

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Currently in Advanced Functions…

…you could take…

Advanced Algebra/

PreCalculus

Math Elective

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Currently in Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus……you could

take…AP Calculus

AB

Math Elective

Advanced Functions with

Modeling

If you…•Feel like you need more practice with fundamental math skills…•Need more time to develop math study skills…•Feel like you are not quite ready for Calculus…

Take Advanced Functions!

!!

If you…•Did well in Adv. Alg. w/ PreCalculus…•Have great fundamental math skills…•Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement…•Enjoy math…

Take AP Calculus

AB!!!

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Currently in Math Analysis…

…you could take…

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

Math Elective

If you…•Did well in Analysis, but would like a review of new Calculus topics…•Have good fundamental math skills…•Plan on attending a 4 year college with a math requirement…•Enjoy math…

Take AP Calculus

AB!!!

If you…•Did very well in Analysis (“A” or strong “B/B+”)…•Have strong fundamental math skills…•Plan on pursuing a career in a math-related field…•Enjoy math and want a challenge…

Take AP Calculus

BC!!!

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Currently in AP Calculus AB…

…you could take…

AP Calculus BC

Math Elective

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Math Electives

If you…•Want to see how math applies to everyday life…•Can think analytically, see all sides of a problem…•Can think logically…•Pay attention to details…•Have passed Algebra 2…

Take AP Statistics!!

!

If you…•Ever wondered how your computer games are created…•Like computers and coding…•Want to learn how to write script and programs…

Take Computer

Math!!!

If you…•Have taken computer math…•Want to learn the types of skills required for 9 of the 10 top paying jobs…

Take AP Computer Science!!!

If you…•Are looking for a semester math elective…•Want to gain a basic knowledge of statistics to use in college science courses…•Have passed Algebra 2…

Take Statistics/ Probability

!!!

If you…•Are looking for a semester math elective…•Are interested in logic and algorithmic processes…

Take Discrete Math!!!

Remember…Standard Diploma… Advanced Diploma…3 math classes1 verified credit (passed

SOL)

4 math classes (including Algebra 2 or above)

2 verified credits (passed SOL)

Questions???Don’t hesitate to talk through your course selection options with your math teacher or guidance counselor.

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