Math Department

Department Information

In each year of high school, we want our students to learn to reason and communicate mathematically, become better problem solvers, value mathematics, and gain confidence in their ability to use the mathematics they are learning.  The sequence of courses we
offer is intended to allow students to be successful and yet be challenged as much as their level of achievement will allow.

The Tigard-Tualatin School District requires each high school graduate to earn three credits in high school math courses.  This means you will take math at least  your first three years at TuHS.  College bound students should keep in mind that Oregon four year public colleges and universities require three credits of math which must include Algebra II.  It is also recommended that students planning for college take a math course their senior year.

In some cases, repeating a course or taking a summer school class is recommended before going to the next course. Students will not get additional credit for a course repeated or taken out of sequence unless a written petition is approved prior to taking the course. A student who is not successful in a course first semester should consult their teacher before continuing in the class second semester.

In all classes it is recommended that students have their own scientific calculator. In courses beginning with Algebra 2 graphing calculators will be used.

The diagram below illustrates the sequence of courses.

Classes

• Transition Math
• Pre-Algebra
• Algebra 1
  
• Geometry
• Algebra 2