Math

  • Yorkville High School’s Applied Mathematics Department seeks to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills through both individual and collaborative instruction. The Applied Mathematics department offers a math sequence through which students build number sense and algebraic reasoning. The department also offers a wide variety of elective courses in engineering and informational technology in which students use technology as a tool to apply mathematical concepts to hands-on tasks.

     

    Applied Mathematics Courses

     

    Course Title

    Grade Level

    Recommended Prerequisite

    *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)

    *Pre-Calculus/Pre-Calculus Honors

    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

    *College Math (Dual Credit)

    12

    Algebra 2 AND SAT score of 530 or higher

    *Basic Statistics (Dual Credit)

    12

    2 AND SAT score of 530 or higher OR Quantitative Literacy

    AP Computer Science Principles

    9,10,11,12

    None

    Computer Formatting & Applications I

    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

    10,11,12

    AP Computer Science Principles

    WCC CIS 170 Networking Essentials (Dual Credit)

    11,12

    CIS 110 & CIS 115

    WCC Web 110 Web Development with HTML (Dual Credit)

    11,12

    CIS 170

    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

    11,12

    PLTW: Principles of Engineering

    PLTW: Engineering Design and Development

    12

    PLTW: Computer Integrated Manufacturing (or concurrently enrolled)

    Drones and Robotics

    9,10,11,12

    None

    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)

    ** Denotes a required course for graduation.