High school mathematics - Revision history

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Tracks

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	==Tracks==		==Tracks==

			===Quick summary===

			Track names are not standard and grade subdivisions are approximate, intended to provide a quick idea. Some schools cover a mix of topics.

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			! Track name !! Courses, roughly in sequence (grades 9-12)
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			\| Comprehensive college preparatory track \|\| Prealgebra (quick review of algebraic ideas), Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus/Trigonometry and Statistics (basic, not calculus-based), Calculus (basic, not at AP level)
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			\| Advanced Placement or equivalent Honors track \|\| Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus/Trigonometry, AP Calculus (AB or BC)
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			\| Accelerated Advanced Placement track \|\| Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus/Trigonometry, AP Calculus BC (finish junior year), use senior year to do AP Statistics, multivariable calculus, linear algebra, or other subjects
			\|}

	===Comprehensive college preparatory track===		===Comprehensive college preparatory track===

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Accelerated Advanced Placement track

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	===Accelerated Advanced Placement track===		===Accelerated Advanced Placement track===

	'''Starting point''' (beginning grade 9): Student comes in proficient with basic algebra and ~~possible~~ Algebra I (the first high school algebra course in the Advanced Placement track).		'''Starting point''' (beginning grade 9): Student comes in proficient with basic algebra and possibly Algebra I (the first high school algebra course in the Advanced Placement track).

	'''Early ending point''' (end of grade 11): Student completes Advanced Placement Calculus BC.		'''Early ending point''' (end of grade 11): Student completes Advanced Placement Calculus BC.

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What track is recommended?

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	* For the majority of students who are very keen on intellectual development and want to stay open to many career options, we would recommend the Advanced Placement Calculus BC track (or the AB track if the BC track is unavailable).		* For the majority of students who are very keen on intellectual development and want to stay open to many career options, we would recommend the Advanced Placement Calculus BC track (or the AB track if the BC track is unavailable).
	* We generally recommend an accelerated track in any of the following circumstances:		* We generally recommend an accelerated track in any of the following circumstances:
	** The student has a significant degree of passion in or interest ~~for~~ mathematics.		** The student has a significant degree of passion or interest in mathematics.
	** The student shows significant potential or skill in mathematics.		** The student shows significant potential or skill in mathematics.
	** The student is interested in pursuing mathematics or a mathematically based discipline (such as physics, chemistry, or economics) as a career.		** The student is interested in pursuing mathematics or a mathematically based discipline (such as physics, chemistry, or economics) as a career.
	** The student's school recommends this track to the student.		** The student's school recommends this track to the student.

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	* Accelerated Advanced Placement track without additional courses in senior year.		* Accelerated Advanced Placement track without additional courses in senior year.
	* Accelerated Advanced Placement track with additional courses (typically, multivariable calculus and linear algebra) in senior year.		* Accelerated Advanced Placement track with additional courses (typically, multivariable calculus and linear algebra) in senior year.

			Some schools, including elite private schools and science/technology magnet schools, have a highly populated accelerated Advanced Placement track. However, many schools attended by people we have talked to do not offer such a track explicitly. Keep in mind, however, that:

			* If a parent or other mentor of the student advocates well for the student, and the student meets the academic prerequisites, it may be possible for the student to take AP Calculus BC in junior year (grade 11) along with senior year students.
			* Even if the school does not offer multivariable calculus or linear algebra classes, the student may be able to attend such classes through an online high school or local university.

	==Staying on the right track==		==Staying on the right track==

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 * Advanced Placement AB track: Ends with completion of Advanced Placement Calculus AB.
 * Advanced Placement BC track: Ends with completion of Advanced Placement Calculus BC.
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 * Accelerated Advanced Placement track without additional courses in senior year.
 * Accelerated Advanced Placement track with additional courses (typically, multivariable calculus and linear algebra) in senior year.

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This page includes a brief overview of the high school mathematics curriculum, with a focus on college preparatory tracks in United States schools. Some of the remarks may not apply to homeschoolers and to high school students outside the United States.

The information on [http://www.k12.com/courses/high-school-courses/high-school-course-list this page] is useful.

==Tracks==

===Comprehensive college preparatory track===

'''Starting point''' (beginning grade 9): Student comes in somewhat familiar with but not proficient in the language of algebra.

'''Ending point''' (end of grade 12): Student has the requisite foundation in algebra, trigonometry, and functions to begin the study of calculus in college. Some students on this track take a calculus course in high school that is targeted at a level below the Advanced Placement students.

===Advanced Placement or equivalent Honors track===

'''Starting point''' (beginning grade 9): Student comes in proficient with basic algebra (equivalent to US course label ''prealgebra'' in most schools)

'''Ending point''' (end of grade 12): Student completes an Advanced Placement Calculus class, either AB or BC.

Sub-tracks:

* Advanced Placement AB track: Ends with completion of Advanced Placement Calculus AB.
* Advanced Placement BC track: Ends with completion of Advanced Placement Calculus BC.

===Accelerated Advanced Placement track===

'''Starting point''' (beginning grade 9): Student comes in proficient with basic algebra and possible Algebra I (the first high school algebra course in the Advanced Placement track).

'''Early ending point''' (end of grade 11): Student completes Advanced Placement Calculus BC.

'''Senior year''' (grade 12): Student may take multivariable calculus and linear algebra courses, either at the school or at an [[online high school]] or local university. Some students may not exercise this option.

Sub-tracks:

* Accelerated Advanced Placement track without additional courses in senior year.
* Accelerated Advanced Placement track with additional courses (typically, multivariable calculus and linear algebra) in senior year.