Course Sequencing: High School Mathematics
Learn how to meet the math requirements for several different types of diplomas.
Standard Diploma
Acceptable Course Sequences
Option 1
This course sequence will satisfy Standard Diploma requirements, but it is recommended for students to take four years of mathematics.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
|---|---|---|
|
Algebra 1 |
Geometry |
Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis |
Option 2
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra 1 Part 1 | Algebra 1 | Geometry | Algebra 2 or Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis |
Advanced Studies Diploma
Acceptable Course Sequences
Option 1
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors |
Geometry or Geometry Honors |
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors |
Probability and Statistics or Trigonometry and Discrete Math or Trigonometry and Probability and Statistics or Precalculus/Precalculus Honors or AP Computer Science or AP Statistics or Computer Science (with a career concentration completer) |
Option 2
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
| Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors |
Geometry or Geometry Honors |
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors |
Precalculus/Precalculus Honors | AP Statistics or AP Computer Science or AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC |
Option 3
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra 1 or Algebra 1 Honors |
Geometry or Geometry Honors |
Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis | Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors |
IB Diploma
Acceptable Course Sequences
IB Math electives (vary by school site, please see course catalog): Multivariable Calculus, IB Comp Science, IB Math Studies SL.
* course prerequisite to Geometry is Algebra 1; prerequisites to Algebra 2 Trig HN are Algebra 1 and Geometry
Option 1
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geometry* or Geometry Honors |
Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Honors |
IB Math Applications and Interpretation 1 |
IB Math Applications and Interpretation SL 2 or IB Math Applications and Interpretation HL 2 |
Option 2
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geometry* or Geometry Honors |
Algebra 2 |
IB Math Analysis and Approaches 1 |
IB Math Analysis and Approaches SL 2 or IB Math Analysis and Approaches HL 2 |