Math Department

1. Math Department Course 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!

2. Remember… Standard Diploma… Advanced Diploma… • 3 math classes • 1 verified credit (passed SOL) • 4 math classes (including Algebra 2 or above) • 2 verified credits (passed SOL)

3. Table of Contents (click the links below to skip to that section) • For students currently in… • Algebra 1 • Functions • Geometry • Algebra 2 • Algebra 2/Trigonometry (H) • Advanced Functions • Advanced Algebra/PreCalculus • Math Analysis (H) • AP Calculus AB Math Electives End of Slide Show

4. Currently in Algebra 1… …you could take… Functions, Algebra, and Data Analysis Geometry

5. 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!!!

6. If you… Did well in Algebra 1… Got a good SOL score… Have good math skills and strong study skills… • Take Geometry!!! Table of Contents End of Slide Show

7. Currently in Functions… …you should take… Geometry… Algebra 2… If you have not taken it already. If you have already taken Geometry. Table of Contents End of Slide Show

8. Currently in Geometry… …you could take… Functions, Algebra and Data Analysis Algebra 2 Algebra 2 w/ Trigonometry (H)

9. 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!!!

10. 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!!!

11. 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 !!! Table of Contents End of Slide Show

12. Currently in Algebra 2… …you could take… Advanced Functions with Modeling Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus Math Elective

13. If you… Feel like you need more practice with Algebra 2 skills… Need more time to develop math study skills… • Take Advanced Functions!!!

14. 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!!! Table of Contents End of Slide Show

15. Currently in Algebra 2 w/ Trigonometry… …you could take… Advanced Functions with Modeling Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus Math Elective Math Analysis (H)

16. If you… Feel like you need more practice with Algebra 2 skills… Need more time to develop math study skills… • Take Advanced Functions!!!

17. 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!!!

18. 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!!! Table of Contents End of Slide Show

19. Currently in Advanced Functions… …you could take… Advanced Algebra/ PreCalculus Math Elective Table of Contents End of Slide Show

20. Currently in Advanced Algebra w/ PreCalculus… …you could take… Advanced Functions with Modeling AP Calculus AB Math Elective

21. 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!!!

22. 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!!! Table of Contents End of Slide Show

23. Currently in Math Analysis… …you could take… AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC Math Elective

24. 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!!!

25. 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!!! Table of Contents End of Slide Show

26. Currently in AP Calculus AB… …you could take… AP Calculus BC Math Elective Table of Contents End of Slide Show

27. Math Electives

28. 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!!!

29. 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!!!

30. 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!!!

31. 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!!!

32. If you… Are looking for a semester math elective… Are interested in logic and algorithmic processes… • Take Discrete Math!!!

33. Remember… Standard Diploma… Advanced Diploma… • 3 math classes • 1 verified credit (passed SOL) • 4 math classes (including Algebra 2 or above) • 2 verified credits (passed SOL)

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