Applied Math
Yorkville High School’s Applied Mathematics Division seeks to engage students in collaborative learning environments that improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills. The division offers math courses through which students build number sense, algebraic fluency, pattern recognition, data literacy, and geometric reasoning. The division also offers a variety of elective courses in engineering, manufacturing, and computer science in which students apply mathematical reasoning to hands-on learning scenarios.
Applied Mathematics Courses
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Course Title |
Grade Level |
Recommended Prerequisite |
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Required Courses for Math Credit* |
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Algebra 1 OR Algebra 1 Honors** |
9 |
None (teacher recommendation for honors) |
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Geometry OR Geometry Honors** |
9,10 |
Algebra 1 (teacher recommendation for honors) |
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Algebra 2 OR Algebra 2 Honors** |
10,11 |
Geometry (teacher recommendation for honors) |
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Elective Courses for Math Credit* |
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Pre-Calculus OR AP Pre-Calculus ** |
10,11,12 |
Algebra 2 (teacher recommendation for honors) |
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AP Calculus AB** |
11,12 |
Pre-Calculus; teacher recommendation |
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AP Calculus BC** |
11,12 |
Pre-Calculus; teacher recommendation |
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AP Statistics** |
11,12 |
Algebra 2; teacher recommendation |
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Quantitative Literacy |
12 |
Algebra 2 |
| WCC MTH109 Algebra for Business and Social Science (Dual Credit) |
12 |
Algebra 2 and ACT math score of 22 or higher |
| WCC MTH211 Calculus for Business and Social Science (Dual Credit) | 12 | Algebra for Business and Social Science Grade of 70% or higher |
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WCC MTH107 Basic Statistics |
12 |
Algebra 2 and ACT math score of 22 or higher or Quantitive Literacy grade of 70% or higher |
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Elective Courses NOT for Math Credit |
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| Computer Science Discoveries | 9,10,11,12 | None |
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AP Computer Science Principles** |
9,10,11,12 |
None |
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WCC CIS 110 Business Integration Systems (Dual Credit) |
10,11,12 |
AP Computer Science Principles |
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WCC CIS 115 Introduction to Programming (Dual Credit) |
10,11,12 |
AP Computer Science Principles |
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WCC CIS 122 Networking Essentials (Dual Credit) |
11,12 |
CIS 110 & CIS 115 |
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WCC Web 110 Web Development with HTML (Dual Credit) |
11,12 |
CIS 122 |
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WCC CIS 205 Information Technology Project Management (Dual Credit) |
11,12 |
Web 110 |
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PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design** |
9,10,11,12 |
Algebra 1 (or concurrently enrolled) |
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PLTW: Principles of Engineering** |
10,11,12 |
PLTW: Introduction to Engineering Design |
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PLTW: Computer Integrated Manufacturing** |
10,11,12 |
PLTW: Principles of Engineering (or concurrently enrolled) |
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PLTW Capstone** |
11,12 |
PLTW: Computer Integrated Manufacturing (or concurrently enrolled) |
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Drones and Robotics |
9,10,11,12 |
None |
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Robotic Operations |
10,11,12 |
Drones and Robotics; Teacher Recommendation |
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WCC CAD 100 Basic CAD Drafting (Dual Credit) |
9,10,11,12 |
None |
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WCC CAD 102 Technical CAD Drafting (Dual Credit) |
9, 10,11,12 |
WCC CAD 100 |
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* A graphing calculator is required for these courses (recommended TI-84)
** Weighted Course
Division Chair
Kimberly Wensits
630-553-4380 Ext. 4134
kwensits@y115.org
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