Recommended order of courses:
- Algebra 1 – needs to be taken in 8th to get calculus in 12th
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- Trigonometry/Pre-calculus
- Calculus
* Consumer Math is the easiest math course. It’s an option for students who are not planning on a math/science career requiring Trig and Calculus. Your student should have completed Pre-algebra before taking Consumer Math.
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A basic recommendation is to complete at least Algebra I and Geometry.
You’ll want to complete at least three years of math in high school to apply for college.