High School Math Sequence
Core High School Math Courses
Algebra I
Expressions, equations, linear functions, inequalities, quadratic equations
Geometry
Proofs, theorems, triangles, circles, area/volume, coordinate geometry
Algebra II
Polynomials, rational expressions, logarithms, complex numbers, conic sections
Precalculus
Trigonometry, advanced functions, limits, intro to derivatives
Statistics
Data analysis, probability, distributions, regression, inference
Advanced -Level Math Courses
Trigonometry (Sometimes offered as a standalone course or within Precalculus)
Calculus (Non-AP)
Differentiation, integration, applications, basic limits
AP Calculus AB
Equivalent to one semester of college calculus
Covers limits, derivatives, integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
AP Calculus BC
Equivalent to a full year of college calculus
Includes all AB topics + parametric equations, polar coordinates, series
AP Statistics
College-level course in data collection, probability, statistical inference
Multivariable Calculus (Offered at some advanced schools or through dual enrollment)
Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector calculus
Linear Algebra (Rare, usually via college or online options)
Matrices, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues
Differential Equations (Rare, college-level)
Solving first- and second-order differential equations, modeling
Integrated Math Pathway (Alternative to traditional sequence)
Integrated Math I – Combines Algebra I & Geometry
Integrated Math II – Combines Geometry & Algebra II
Integrated Math III – Precalculus concepts