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Table 1 Mathematics and science courses by types of high school curriculum for graduation in Texas (for students entering ninth grade during 2007–2011 school years)

From: Trends in Texas high school student enrollment in mathematics, science, and CTE-STEM courses

Program

 

Cr

 

Subject

Minimum

Mathematics

3

Required

Algebra I

 

Required

Geometry

 

Selective

Among 19 courses

Science

2

Required

Biology

 

Required

Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)

 

Substitute of IPC

Chemistry

 

Substitute of IPC

Physics

Recommended and Distinguished Advancement

Mathematics

4

Required

Algebra I

 

Required

Geometry

 

Required

Algebra IIa

 

Selective

Among 18 courses

Science

4

Required

Biology, AP Biology, or IB Biology

 

Required

Chemistry, AP Chemistry, or IB Chemistry

 

Required

Principles of Technology, Physics, AP Physics, or IB Physics

 

Substitute

Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)

 

Selective

Among 25 courses

  1. Source: Texas Education Agency (2014). Retrieved from http://www.tea.state.tx.us/graduation.aspx; http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter074/ch074f.html
  2. Cr = credit
  3. aAlgebra II is not a requirement any more starting from Class of 2018 (2014 entrants) on the Recommended and Distinguished Advancement Tracks