Mathematics Graduation Requirements: Incoming 9th graders are required to complete 30 credits of mathematics (each year long single period course is 10 credits). It is recommended however that students take math all four years of high school in order to increase their skill level and prepare for a broader range of educational options after high school.
Since mathematics is a highly structured, sequential subject, students should look closely at their achievement level in previous mathematics courses before selecting new courses.
It is recommended that students achieve a grade of “C” before progressing to the next course. Students who retake the same course can replace their previous grade.
Students who plan to attend a four-year college are strongly encouraged to complete Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra. Many colleges (UNL included) also require another year of mathematics beyond Advanced Algebra.
Here is the current East High Mathematics course guide for the 2014-2015 school year
| COURSE Title | G. Req. | PREREQUISITES | COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS |
| Algebra Block | Math | Math 8 & teacher placement recommendation. Placement for students who were in math intervention at the end of 8th grade. | The first year of Algebra in a block, double period format, to allow for further support and development of topics.2 semesters, double periods, 20 credits. |
| Algebra | Math | Math 8 & teacher placement recommendation. | First-year Algebra course covering expressions and equations. 2 semesters, 10 credits. |
| Geometry | Math | 20 credit hours of Algebra Block or 10 credit hours of Algebra | Covers formal proofs and a study of 2 and 3 dimensional figures. Essential for most colleges and vocational programs. 2 semesters, 10 credits. |
| Geometry Plus 1-2 | Math | Algebra Block (20 credit hrs) or Algebra (10 credit hrs) or teacher placement recommendation. | For sophomores and juniors. The first year of a two-year course covering the curriculum of regular Geometry. Provides additional time, support, and practice with topics. 2 semesters, 10 credits. |
| Geometry Plus 3 | Math | Geometry Plus 1-2 or teacher recommendation. | The 3rd semester of the Geometry Plus course. 1 semester, 5 credits. |
| Elements of Advanced Algebra(Follows Geo Plus 3) | Math | Geometry Plus 1,2 and 3 or teacher recommendation. | Follows the 3 semesters of Geo. Plus. Elements of Advanced Algebra reviews critical first-year algebra skills and topics from probability and statistics that prepare students for success in Advanced Algebra as well as college entrance examinations. 1 semester, 5 credits. |
| Geometry D | Math | Recommended C+ or better in Diff Algebra or teacher rec. | Accelerated pace and in-depth study of Geometry.2 semesters 10 credits |
| Advanced Algebra | Math | Geometry (10 credit hours) | Essential for most colleges and vocational programs. 2 semesters, 10 credits. |
| Advanced Algebra D | Math | Recommended C+ or better in Geometry D or teacher rec. | Accelerated pace and in-depth study of Advanced Algebra. 2 semesters, 10 credits. Weighted. |
| AP Statistics+ | Math | Advanced Algebra (10 credit hours) | College level course for those interested in business or social sciences. Topics include measures of center, variation, probability, normal distributions and hypothesis testing. 2 semesters, 10 credits. |
| Pre-College Mathematics | Math | Advanced Algebra | An extension of Advanced Algebra that includes topics from algebra, statistics, and trigonometry. After Pre-College Math a student would be ready for Pre-Calculus or AP Statistics. 2 semesters, 10 credits. |
| Pre-Calculus* | Math | Advanced Algebra | Includes trigonometry, rational and log functions as well as other college prep topics. Emphasis on preparation for calculus. 2 semesters, 10 credits. |
| Pre-Calculus D* | Math | Recommended C+ or better in Diff Advanced Algebra or teacher rec. | Accelerated pace and in-depth study of Pre-Calculus. 2 semesters, 10 credits. Weighted. |
| AP Calculus*+ | Math | Pre-Calculus | College level text is used by UNL; covers 75% of the first year of calculus. 2 semesters, 10 credits. Weighted. |
| AP Calculus D*+ ^ | Math | Recommended C+ or better in Differentiated Pre-Calculus or teacher recommendation | College level text is used by UNL; course covers two semesters of college calculus. 2 semesters, 10 credits. Weighted. |
+Students may enroll in AP Calculus and AP Statistics concurrently.
*Dual credit may be earned through Southeast Community College.
^Dual credit may be earned through Nebraska Wesleyan University.
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