High School Mathematics

Every high school student should study mathematics. The focus of the courses should align with your state requirements and your student’s future plans. We recommend 3 credits of Mathematics before graduation. College-bound students should seriously consider a fourth math credit. Students considering a STEM major will benefit from completing calculus.

Typical Math Courses

• Algebra (advanced students may take this in 8th grade)
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Trigonometry (may be combined with Pre-Calculus as one course)
• Pre-calculus
• Calculus

textbook / course options

Harold Jacobs texts – Algebra and Geometry 

Teaching videos available from AskDrCallahan

Paul Foerster texts are part of the Prentice Hall Classics series. A student of Harold Hacobs, Mr. Foerster taught for many years in San Antonio, TX and was teacher of the year. His books are college prep level and include many word problems practicing application of concepts. (Algebra I, Algebra II & Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus)

Teaching videos available from Math Without Borders 

Geometry: A Guided Inquiry (text) along with Home Study Companion: Geometry from Math Without Borders

Life of Fred – These are available at many homeschool stores, but the Unique Math website provides a good overview of the books. If you successfully complete the Calculus book, you will have covered all the material included in the AP Calculus BC exam. (Additional study/preparation would still be recommended.) Note the recommended sequence for Life of Fred is different: Beginning Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus.

Discovering Geometry by Michael Serra – There may be a difference between the Key Curriculum Press versions and the newer ones published by McGraw Hill.

Math U See

Teaching Textbooks

Saxon

online options

Homeschool Connections (either live courses or recorded)

Khan Academy

School Yourself

Derek Owens online courses (pre-recorded videos, workbooks, with grading available.)

alternative math courses

Not every student will progress through the traditional math courses, especially those who are not planning to attend college. Note – students should complete mathematical calculations in the course of their studies to award math credit.

Personal Finance / Consumer Mathematics / Financial Literacy

• WalletWin Kids (available at grade school, middle school, and high school levels)
• Jesse Mecham: You Need a Budget
• 7 Sisters Financial Literacy from a Christian Perspective, 2023 Edition
• Dave Ramsey’s Complete Guide to Money or online course offerings
• Life of Fred Financial Choices
• In Charge Debt Solution: Financial Literacy resources for teachers
• Personal Finance at Khan Academy
• Kitchen Math: Everyday Math Skills
• More options collected by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

Data Science / Statistics

• YouCubed Explorations in Data Science
• Life of Fred Statistics
• Khan Academy Statistics (multiple courses offered)

Small Business / Entrepreneurial Math

• Brian Engelland: A Force for Good