Applied Math

  • Yorkville High School’s Applied Mathematics Division seeks to engage students in collaborative learning environments that improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills. The division offers math courses through which students build number sense, algebraic fluency, pattern recognition, data literacy, and geometric reasoning. The division also offers a variety of elective courses in engineering, manufacturing, and informational technology in which students apply mathematical reasoning to hands-on learning scenarios.

     

    Applied Mathematics Courses

    Course Title

    Grade Level

    Recommended Prerequisite

    Required Courses for Math Credit*

    Algebra 1 OR Algebra 1 Honors**

    9

    None (teacher recommendation for honors)

    Geometry OR Geometry Honors**

    9,10

    Algebra 1 (teacher recommendation for honors)

    Algebra 2 OR Algebra 2 Honors**

    10,11

    Geometry (teacher recommendation for honors)

    Elective Courses for Math Credit*

    Pre-Calculus OR AP Pre-Calculus**

    10,11,12

    Algebra 2 (teacher recommendation for honors)

    AP Calculus AB**

    11,12

    Pre-Calculus; teacher recommendation

    AP Calculus BC**

    11,12

    Pre-Calculus; teacher recommendation

    AP Statistics**

    11,12

    Algebra 2; teacher recommendation

    Quantitative Literacy

    12

    Algebra 2

    WCC MTH109 Algebra for Business and Social Science (Dual Credit)

    12

    Algebra 2 and ACT math score of 22 or higher

    WCC MTH211 Calculus for Business and Social Science (Dual Credit)

    12

    Algebra for Business and Social Science Grade of 70% or higher

    WCC MTH107 Basic Statistics (Dual Credit)

    12

    Algebra 2 and ACT math score of 22 or higher or Quantitive Literacy grade of 70% or higher

    Elective Courses NOT for Math Credit

    Computer Science Discoveries

    9, 10, 11, 12

    None

    AP Computer Science Principles**

    9,10,11,12

    None

    WCC CIS 110 Business Integration Systems (Dual Credit)

    10,11,12

    AP Computer Science Principles

    WCC CIS 115 Introduction to Programming (Dual Credit)

    10,11,12

    AP Computer Science Principles

    WCC CIS 122 Networking Essentials (Dual Credit)

    11,12

    CIS 110 & CIS 115

    WCC Web 110 Web Development with HTML (Dual Credit)

    11,12

    CIS 122

    WCC CIS 205 Information Technology Project Management (Dual Credit)

    11,12

    Web 110

    PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design**

    9,10,11,12

    Algebra 1 (or concurrently enrolled)

    PLTW: Principles of Engineering**

    10,11,12

    PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design

    PLTW: Computer Integrated Manufacturing**

    10,11,12

    PLTW: Principles of Engineering (or concurrently enrolled)

    PLTW Capstone**

    11,12

    PLTW: Computer Integrated Manufacturing (or concurrently enrolled)

    Drones and Robotics

    9,10,11,12

    None

    Robotic Operations

    10,11,12

    Drones and Robotics; Teacher Recommendation

    WCC CAD 100 Basic CAD Drafting (Dual Credit)

    9,10,11,12

    None

    WCC CAD 102 Technical CAD Drafting (Dual Credit)

    9, 10,11,12

    WCC CAD 100

     * A graphing calculator is required for these courses (recommended TI-84)

    ** Weighted Course