A: This answer applies to Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and Precalculus. High school math courses are all offered with similar scope and sequence because students who graduate with a high school math credit are responsible for knowledge and skill of the same state standards regardless of the version of the course the student enrolled in. Our math courses are designed to equip students for mastery of the essential knowledge and skills and are graded on a 4.0 GPA scale.
Our Advanced math courses are designed also to equip students for mastery not only of essential knowledge and skills but also strategies and critical thinking skills required for success in future Advanced Placement math courses, such as Statistics and Calculus. Students who enroll in Advanced high school math courses need strong number sense and an appreciation for multiple solution strategies. Advanced courses are graded on a 5.0 GPA scale.
GT Advanced math courses are designed to meet the social and emotional needs of gifted and talented students, especially those who talents are in mathematics, while equipping them for success in future Advanced Placement math courses, such as Statistics and Calculus. GT students who need fewer repetitions and less direct instruction can benefit from GT Advanced sections of math classes that allow students to extend their learning and make deeper connections to other disciplines and careers. GT Advanced sections will involve more exploration and discussion of the “why” behind mathematics knowledge and skills. GT Advanced courses are graded on a 5.0 GPA scale.