11th Grade Math Courses

This course emphasizes the ability to understand and apply math skills to solve problems in the world of work. Most Technical Education Degrees use Math 100 as a baseline toward a student’s applied associate’s in science (AAS) degree.

Note: This course is not transferable between technical colleges and universities.

This course will enhance students’ problem-solving skills and prepare them for mathematical problems to be faced in future courses and careers. Technical degree majors such as Financial Services will use this slightly higher math rigor to challenge and enhance a student’s education.

Note: This course is not transferable between technical colleges and universities.

Students interested in pursuing careers in fields like nursing, education*, humanities (i.e., art, English, journalism, and history), or social sciences (i.e., psychology and sociology) are required to take Mathematical Reasoning (MATH 103) or a higher-level math course. If a student qualifies for both MATH 103 and MATH 114, they may want to consider taking MATH 114, as some career paths may benefit from a more advanced math course.

In this course, students will engage with authentic problems to develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and mathematical skills. Topics include finance, introductory probability and statistics, and linear and exponential models, fostering an appreciation for the meaningful role of mathematics in everyday life.

*Students planning to pursue secondary education in science or math will need higher-level math courses and should carefully review their options to ensure they meet the necessary requirements.

Note: MATH 103 and MATH 114 are transferable between technical colleges and universities, making them a strategic choice for those who are undecided between a technical college or university, or for students who are technical college bound but who may later choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university.

This course is designed for high school students who are college bound but who may need some additional support to be successful in College Algebra (MATH 114).

This opportunity, taught by the NSU E-Learning Center, includes two courses taken in succession. The first semester course focuses on college algebra prep (i.e., Math for College Readiness, common course code: 02138). If successful in that course, the student will take HSDC College Algebra (MATH 114) the following semester with the same teacher. Students earn one high school unit by taking the two-course sequence of Year-Long College Algebra. Both semester-long courses are approved to meet South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship curriculum requirements in math.

Students pursuing careers in fields such as mental health counseling, exercise science, respiratory care, criminal justice, wildlife and fisheries, and production agriculture often take College Algebra (MATH 114). For business degrees, math requirements vary across colleges and universities. While most programs require MATH 114, some may also require a higher-level math course and a statistics course.

Many students start with MATH 114 as a foundation for their university degree or as a steppingstone to higher-level math if their placement test scores do not meet the requirements for more advanced courses.

This course covers the theory and application of functions, including notation, graphs, inverses, and various types such as polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Additional topics may include sequences, series, the binomial theorem, linear systems, matrices, or complex numbers.

Note: MATH 103 and MATH 114 are transferable between technical colleges and universities, making them a strategic choice for those who are undecided between a technical college or university, or for students who are technical college bound but who may later choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university.

Students who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) might find Pre-Calculus (MATH 115) particularly helpful to prepare for higher-level math like calculus. If you are a high school junior eligible for MATH 115, you could then take Calculus I (MATH 123) in your senior year (at your high school or through HSDC).

It’s always wise to consult the specific requirements of your university of interest to see if Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry would be most appropriate.

Students who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields might find Trigonometry (MATH 120) particularly helpful to prepare for higher level math like calculus. If you are a high school junior and eligible for MATH 120, you could then take Calculus I (MATH 123) in your senior year (at your high school or through HSDC).

Trigonometry is the study of triangles – more specifically, the study of the angles and dimensions of triangles. Although this might sound simple, trigonometry is a vital part of modern engineering, design, architecture and other fields. This course covers trigonometric functions, equations, and identities, as well as their inverses and real-world applications. You may also learn about exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers in trigonometric form, and polar equations.

It’s always wise to consult the specific requirements of your university of interest to see if Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry would be most appropriate.

Students interested in pursuing careers in business, pharmacy, and agricultural business may find Survey of Calculus (MATH 121) particularly relevant. Math requirements for business degrees vary among South Dakota universities, with most programs also requiring a statistics course.

This course provides an overview of calculus with an intuitive approach to limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration. It emphasizes real-world applications of derivatives and integrals and includes topics from multivariable calculus.

Students who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) would benefit from taking Calculus I (MATH 123) as a high school dual credit course if they meet the eligibility requirements.

This course covers limits, continuity, derivatives, and their applications, as well as antiderivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, and the fundamental theorem of calculus.

Many fields, including business, psychology, biology, and social sciences, require a strong understanding of statistics. Early exposure can give students an advantage in these disciplines as well as others. Statistics builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and data literacy skills essential for many careers. Many fields, including business, healthcare, and technology, rely on data analysis, making statistical knowledge valuable for both college and the workforce.

This course explores descriptive statistics, including graphs, measures of central tendency, and variability. It also introduces probability theory, sampling methods, and statistical inference techniques, with a focus on real-world applications.