Course Expectations and Standards

Math 3

• Math 3 is the third math course in the North Carolina High School Math Graduation Requirement Sequence.  Math 3 students study piecewise, polynomial, rational, and sinusoidal functions.  Geometric units focus on circles and their properties and modeling with 2D and 3D geometric figures. Probability rules learned in previous courses are extended to the statistics of making inferences and justifying conclusions.  At the end of the course, students take the Math 3 End-of-Course (EOC) Exam.

   

  Math 3 Standards Revised June 2022

Math 4

Math 4 is a course that is designed to prepare the student for college mathematics.  The primary focus of this course is on functions and statistical thinking, continuing the study of algebra, functions, trigonometry and statistical concepts previously experienced in NC Math 1-3. The course is designed to be a capstone to introductory statistical concepts. Additionally, the course intentionally integrates concepts from algebra and functions to demonstrate the close relationship between algebraic reasoning as applied to the characteristics and behaviors of more complex functions. In many cases, undergraduate students majoring in non-STEM fields will take an entry-level Algebra or Introductory Statistics course.

NC Math 4 Standards

Precalculus

Precalculus is a course that is designed to prepare the student for calculus, whether it is the AP Calculus class or a first Calculus course at college.  The purpose of Precalculus is to build upon the study of algebra, functions, and trigonometry experienced in previous high school mathematics courses. This course will build on students’ algebraic skills and understanding of functions to delve into real world phenomena and to deepen understanding of the functions in the course. This course is designed for students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields.

Precalculus Standards Revised June 2022

Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

The purpose of Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science is to introduce discrete structures that are the backbone of computer science. Discrete mathematics is the study of mathematical structures that are countable or otherwise distinct and separable. The mathematics of modern computer science is built almost entirely on discrete mathematics, such as logic, combinatorics, proof, and graph theory. At most universities, an undergraduate-level course in discrete mathematics is required for students who plan to pursue careers as computer programmers, software engineers, data scientists, security analysts and financial analysts. Students will be prepared for college level algebra, statistics, and discrete mathematics courses. 

Discrete Math for Computer Science Standards