{"id":5688,"date":"2024-06-22T18:53:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T22:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/?page_id=5688"},"modified":"2025-11-10T22:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T02:47:05","slug":"high-school-mathematics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/high-school-level-5-6\/high-school-mathematics\/","title":{"rendered":"High School Mathematics"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #c4a990;\">Level 5 &amp; 6 Mathematics<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\"> Every high school student should study mathematics. The focus of the courses should align with your state requirements and your student&#8217;s future plans. <b>We recommend 3 credits of Mathematics before graduation. <\/b><strong>College-bound students should seriously consider a fourth math credit.\u00a0<\/strong>Students considering a STEM major will benefit from completing calculus.<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #c4a990\">Typical Math Courses<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Algebra (advanced students may take this in 8th grade)<\/li>\n<li>Geometry<\/li>\n<li>Algebra II<\/li>\n<li>Trigonometry (may be combined with Pre-Calculus as one course)<\/li>\n<li>Pre-calculus<\/li>\n<li>Calculus<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #c4a990\">textbook \/ course options<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Harold Jacobs texts <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8211; Algebra and Geometry\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching videos available from AskDrCallahan<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Paul Foerster texts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 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 &amp; Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Teaching videos available from Math Without Borders\u00a0<\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Geometry: A Guided Inquiry<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (text) along with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Home Study Companion: Geometry <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mathwithoutborders.com\/geometry\/?fbclid=IwAR0QvNEjDDe5Keth6RIQd5Ut0wQd31_Tr5Q-0dYmADRIbxlQ1BjGfwtxVM8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Math Without Borders<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeoffred.uniquemath.com\/lof-highschool.php#.YKQYC6hKhPY\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Life of Fred<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; 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.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Discovering Geometry<\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> by Michael Serra &#8211; There may be a difference between the Key Curriculum Press versions and the newer ones published by McGraw Hill.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Math U See<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Teaching Textbooks<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saxon<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #c4a990\">online options<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolconnections.com\/catalog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Homeschool Connections (either live courses or recorded)<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Khan Academy<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/schoolyourself.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">School Yourself<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1kAdRtznDpVeer5uylBVxODICDhIZi8XDx_nOVBD-JRU\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derekowens.com\/\">Derek Owens<\/a> &#8211; online courses (pre-recorded videos, workbooks, with grading available.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catholicpolytechnic.org\/\">Catholic Polytechnic University<\/a> Online Academy &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catholicpolytechnic.org\/pre-calculus\">online Pre-Calculus<\/a> for high school students<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"scbb-content-box scbb-rounded-corners\" style=\"background-color: #f8f6f0\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"color: #c4a990\">alternative math courses<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not every student will progress through the traditional math courses, especially those who are not planning to attend college. Note &#8211; students should complete mathematical calculations in the course of their studies to award math credit.<\/p>\n<p>Personal Finance \/ Consumer Mathematics \/ Financial Literacy<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/walletwin.com\/kids\/\">WalletWin Kids<\/a> (available at grade school, middle school, and high school levels)<\/li>\n<li>Jesse Mecham: <em>You Need a Budget<\/em><\/li>\n<li>7 Sisters <a href=\"https:\/\/www.7sistershomeschool.com\/product\/financial-literacy-from-a-christian-perspective-duplicate\/\">Financial Literacy from a Christian Perspective, 2023 Edition<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mr. D Math: <a href=\"https:\/\/mrdmath.edu20.org\/visitor_catalog_class\/show\/4999563\">Consumer Math<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dave Ramsey\u2019s <em>Complete Guide to Money<\/em> or <a href=\"https:\/\/store.ramseysolutions.com\/youth\/education\/\">online course offerings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><em>Life of Fred Financial Choices<\/em><\/li>\n<li>In Charge Debt Solution: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.incharge.org\/financial-literacy\/resources-for-teachers\/high-school\/\">Financial Literacy resources for teachers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/college-careers-more\/personal-finance\">Personal Finance<\/a> at Khan Academy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fess.ie\/images\/stories\/ResourcesForTutors\/KitchenMathWrkbk.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1bFbDiJp-HnTjdtqg8t8_eGIfSoBnmufv19Gx38JgZbGf83PN5INcl-is\">Kitchen Math: Everyday Math Skills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dfi.wa.gov\/financial-education\/educators\/high-school\">More options collected by the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Data Science \/ Statistics<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>YouCubed <a href=\"https:\/\/hsdatascience.youcubed.org\/\">Explorations in Data Science<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Life of Fred Statistics<\/li>\n<li>Khan Academy Statistics (multiple courses offered)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Small Business \/ Entrepreneurial Math<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brian Engelland: <em>A Force for Good<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Level 5 &amp; 6 Mathematics<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":4576,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-5688","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5688"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6385,"href":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5688\/revisions\/6385"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/materamabilis.org\/ma\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}