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Learn about Skyline High School's mathematics program requirements, courses, and recommendations for college preparation. Includes information on IB Math courses and diploma options.
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Skyline High SchoolMathematics Presented By: Ami Williams and Ruth Ramsey
HS and College Requirements • Students need to take 3 years of math during grades 9-12 to graduate from high school. • Students need to meet standard on Algebra 1 or Geometry End-Of-Course (EOC) exams or 11th grade Smarter Balanced Math Test to graduate from high school. • WA state public colleges require math through senior year (can be Algebra 2) or successful completion of math through Pre-Calculus. Some colleges may require 4 years of math.
SHS Math Courses CC Algebra 1 CC Algebra 1 Lab LR: Learning Recommendations CC Geometry LR: B- or higher in Integrated Algebra B (8th grade math)OR C- or higher in Algebra 1 CC Geometry Lab CC Algebra 2 LR: C- or higher in Geometry
Algebra 1 or Geometry in 9th Grade? • Things to consider beyond the B- or higher in Int. Algebra B learning recommendation: • Test grades • Student attitude towards math • Student work ethic • Teacher input • Long-term math goals
SHS Math Courses I Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry LR: D or higher in Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus LR: C+ or higher in Algebra 2 OR C- or higher in Adv. Alg. Functions And Trig. IB Math 1 LR: B+ or higher in Algebra 2 Statistics LR: C or higher in Pre-Calculus or Advanced Algebra Designed for students who want to continue taking math and would appreciate more time to master concepts Both reviews Alg. 2 concepts and previews Pre-Calculus concepts Designed for students who are looking to take the next level of math Cover Pre-Calculus material only Designed for students who want to pursue a math or science-related field after high school Cover Pre-Calculus plus IB-specific material
SHS Math Courses Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry LR: D or higher in Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus^ LR: C+ or higher in Algebra 2 OR C- or higher in Adv. Alg. Functions And Trig. IB Math 1 LR: B+ or higher in Algebra 2 Statistics LR: C or higher in Pre-Calculus or Advanced Algebra Calculus^ LR: C+ or higher in Pre-Calculus OR C or higher in IB Math 1 IB Math 2 (SL)* LR: B- or higher in IB Math 1 ^ May be taken concurrently with IB Math Studies SL * College-in-the-High-School credit offered IB Math 3 (HL)* LR: B- or higher in IB Math 2
IB Diploma Options • IB Math HL exam: Complete IB Math 1, IB Math 2 and IB Math 3. • IB Math SL exam: Complete IB Math 1 and IB Math 2. • IB Math Studies SL exam:Complete IB Math Studies concurrently with Pre-Calculus or Calculus. • IB Math 1, IB Math 2 and IB Math 3 are courses taken during the school day. IB Math Studies meets 1-2 hours per week after school starting in May of the previous school year.
Other Info Calculators http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/documents/academics/math/ISDCalculatorRec.pdf Skyline Math Information http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/academics/core/math/high/Default.aspx