In the United States, high school math courses follow a general sequence, though course codes may vary depending on the state or school district. Below is a general list of high school math courses by grade level, with common names and typical course codes (which are examples, as they can differ regionally):
### 9th Grade (Freshman Year)
1. **Algebra I**
- **Common Code**: MTH 101
- **Common Name**: Introductory Algebra
- **Description**: Focuses on linear equations, inequalities, functions, and polynomials.
2. **Geometry** (for advanced students who completed Algebra I in 8th grade)
- **Common Code**: MTH 102
- **Common Name**: Geometry
- **Description**: Covers topics such as angles, congruence, similarity, area, volume, and basic trigonometry.
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### 10th Grade (Sophomore Year)
1. **Geometry** (if not taken in 9th grade)
- **Common Code**: MTH 102
- **Common Name**: Geometry
2. **Algebra II**
- **Common Code**: MTH 201
- **Common Name**: Advanced Algebra
- **Description**: Builds on Algebra I with quadratic functions, complex numbers, logarithms, and sequences.
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### 11th Grade (Junior Year)
1. **Algebra II** (if not taken in 10th grade)
- **Common Code**: MTH 201
2. **Precalculus**
- **Common Code**: MTH 301
- **Common Name**: Precalculus or Math Analysis
- **Description**: A preparatory course for calculus, covering trigonometry, polynomial and rational functions, and an introduction to limits.
3. **Probability & Statistics** (optional or alternative to Precalculus)
- **Common Code**: MTH 302
- **Common Name**: Statistics
- **Description**: Covers basic probability, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics.
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### 12th Grade (Senior Year)
1. **Calculus**
- **Common Code**: MTH 401
- **Common Name**: Calculus AB (similar to AP Calculus AB)
- **Description**: Covers differential and integral calculus, limits, and continuity.
2. **AP Calculus BC** (for advanced students)
- **Common Code**: MTH 402
- **Common Name**: Calculus BC
- **Description**: A more rigorous version of calculus with additional topics such as sequences and series.
3. **AP Statistics**
- **Common Code**: MTH 403
- **Common Name**: Advanced Placement Statistics
- **Description**: An advanced course in statistics focusing on data collection, analysis, and hypothesis testing.
4. **Consumer Math** (alternative for students focusing on practical math)
- **Common Code**: MTH 404
- **Common Name**: Personal Finance or Financial Literacy
- **Description**: Focuses on real-world applications of math, such as budgeting, taxes, loans, and investments.
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### Additional Electives (Grades 10-12)
1. **Discrete Mathematics**
- **Common Code**: MTH 405
- **Common Name**: Discrete Math
- **Description**: Topics include combinatorics, graph theory, and logic, often for students interested in computer science.
2. **Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry**
- **Common Code**: MTH 406
- **Common Name**: Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry
- **Description**: A course that blends advanced algebraic concepts with trigonometric functions.
These course names and codes may vary depending on the school or district, but the content follows a similar structure across most U.S. high schools. Some schools may also offer integrated math courses (e.g., Math I, II, III) which combine elements of Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics into a single course each year.
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