Math Program

Mentors hand-pick the readings in these courses to spark transformations in high school students—moments when they see themselves and the world in an entirely new way. As students complete each reading, they feel the joys and sorrows of memorable characters and learn to see how the themes, plotlines, symbolism, and cause-and-effect in literature relates to their own daily lives. In addition to reading great novels and epic poems, students develop their writing skills through both critical analyses and creative projects. Students also gain a new awareness of how literature has shaped and been shaped by world events over time.

• Intro to HS Math A

  Students explore how core algebra and geometry skills connect to real-life problem solving and future goals. They build confidence as they work with equations, functions, patterns, and early statistics, seeing how familiar concepts prepare them for more advanced high school math. By the end, learners strengthen their mathematical foundation and are ready to tackle more complex challenges.

  Note: Intro to HS Math is an 8th-grade course that helps students build a strong foundation before advancing to high school–level math. Students in 9th grade may take it as a remedial course if they need additional support. High school students who pass this course earn elective credit toward graduation, not math credit.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 9th (Freshman)
  • Prerequisites: None*
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

  *Transferring from a traditional track? Check out this guide for help!

• Intro to HS Math B

  You want your student to strengthen their algebra skills and build confidence as they tackle multi-variable equations, linear functions, and real-world problem solving that prepares them for advanced high school math.

  Note: Intro to HS Math is an 8th-grade course that helps students build a strong foundation before advancing to high school–level math. Students in 9th grade may take it as a remedial course if they need additional support. High school students who pass this course earn elective credit toward graduation, not math credit.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 9th (Freshman)
  • Prerequisites: None*
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

  *Transferring from a traditional track? Check out this guide for help!

  *Transferring from a traditional track? Check out this guide for help!

• HS Math 1 A

  As a strong starting point for high school math, this course helps learners build lasting confidence by blending key algebra and geometry concepts in an intentional sequence. Mentors guide students as they make sense of equations, functions, and graphs, uncovering multiple problem-solving strategies along the way. Through this exploration, students grow into flexible thinkers who can apply mathematical reasoning to both academic work and real-life situations.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 9th (Freshman)
  • Prerequisites: Intro to HS Math B (also known as 8th Grade Math or Pre-Algebra)*
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

  *Transferring from a traditional track? Check out this guide for help!

  Note: This class is offered as both a Classic course and Honors course. Honors Math is for highly engaged students who like to think deeply and challenge themselves. Honors students will engage with a weekly project, reading, problem of the week, or research topic that will help them dive deeper into the subject and think more critically. These weekly WAM also provides students with an opportunity to explain their deep thinking and push past procedural math to a more complete, conceptual understanding.

• HS Math 1 B

  Strong mathematical reasoning grows as your student learns to connect algebra and geometry through patterns, functions, and real-world problem-solving that build lasting confidence and clarity.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 9th (Freshman)
  • Prerequisites*: High School Math 1A
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

  *Transferring from a traditional track? Check out this guide for help!

  Note: This class is offered as both a Classic course and Honors course. Honors Math is for highly engaged students who like to think deeply and challenge themselves. Honors students will engage with a weekly project, reading, problem of the week, or research topic that will help them dive deeper into the subject and think more critically. These weekly WAM also provides students with an opportunity to explain their deep thinking and push past procedural math to a more complete, conceptual understanding.

• HS Math 2 A

  As your student builds confidence in higher-level thinking, this course strengthens the algebraic and geometric reasoning they need to make sound, real-world decisions. Through explorations of exponential properties, polynomials, solids, circles, and conic sections, learners connect abstract concepts to practical situations. By the end, they gain a clearer, more reliable problem-solving mindset that supports future math success.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 10th (Sophomore)
  • Prerequisites: High School Math 1
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, self-paced
  • Credits: 0.5

  *Transferring from a traditional track? Check out this guide for help!

  Note: This class is offered as both a Classic course and Honors course. Honors Math is for highly engaged students who like to think deeply and challenge themselves. Honors students will engage with a weekly project, reading, problem of the week, or research topic that will help them dive deeper into the subject and think more critically. These weekly WAM also provides students with an opportunity to explain their deep thinking and push past procedural math to a more complete, conceptual understanding.

• HS Math 2 B

  Designed for students building confidence in logical reasoning, this course guides learners through advanced geometry while strengthening algebra skills and introducing foundational trigonometry. Mentors support students as they practice proofs, explore probability in everyday situations, and take their first steps into quadratics. Along the way, they learn how to use principles to make sense of limited information—a skill that serves them well beyond math.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 10th (Sophomore)
  • Prerequisites*: High School Math 2A
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

  *Transferring from a traditional track? Check out this guide for help!

  *This course is equivalent to Geometry B.

  Note: This class is offered as both a Classic course and Honors course. Honors Math is for highly engaged students who like to think deeply and challenge themselves. Honors students will engage with a weekly project, reading, problem of the week, or research topic that will help them dive deeper into the subject and think more critically. These weekly WAM also provides students with an opportunity to explain their deep thinking and push past procedural math to a more complete, conceptual understanding.

• HS Math 3 A

  Ideal for students preparing for college or STEM pathways, this course strengthens advanced algebra skills by connecting prior arithmetic mastery to variables, functions, and complex numbers. Learners deepen their ability to recognize patterns and change, building confidence as they move toward more technical math work. With mentor support, students develop the higher-level reasoning needed to keep doors open for future opportunities.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 11th (Junior)
  • Prerequisites*: High School Math 2 OR Algebra 1 and Geometry
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

  *Transferring from a traditional track? Check out this guide for help!

  *This course is equivalent to Algebra 2A

  Note: This class is offered as both a Classic course and Honors course. Honors Math is for highly engaged students who like to think deeply and challenge themselves. Honors students will engage with a weekly project, reading, problem of the week, or research topic that will help them dive deeper into the subject and think more critically. These weekly WAM also provides students with an opportunity to explain their deep thinking and push past procedural math to a more complete, conceptual understanding.

• HS Math 3 B

  As students deepen their understanding of abstract thinking, this course equips them to work confidently with advanced algebraic concepts and real-world statistical models. They explore intricate functions and strengthen the ability to connect concrete principles to abstract challenges. Along the way, learners build problem-solving skills that support higher-level math and flexible thinking in everyday life.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 11th (Junior)
  • Prerequisites*: High School Math 3A OR Algebra 2A
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

  *Transferring from a traditional track? Check out this guide for help!

  *This course is equivalent to Algebra 2B.

  Note: This class is offered as both a Classic course and Honors course. Honors Math is for highly engaged students who like to think deeply and challenge themselves. Honors students will engage with a weekly project, reading, problem of the week, or research topic that will help them dive deeper into the subject and think more critically. These weekly WAM also provides students with an opportunity to explain their deep thinking and push past procedural math to a more complete, conceptual understanding.

• Pre-Calculus A

  As your student steps toward adulthood, this course strengthens their ability to reason through complex mathematical ideas by applying trigonometry, vectors, and complex numbers to meaningful, real-world situations. With creative projects and mentor support, they gain confidence in advanced problem-solving and begin thinking like mathematicians. This deepened understanding prepares them for college-level work and broadens their appreciation for how math shapes everyday life.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 12th (Senior)
  • Prerequisites: High School Math 3 OR Algebra 2
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

  Note: This class is offered as both a Classic course and Honors course. Honors Math is for highly engaged students who like to think deeply and challenge themselves. Honors students will engage with a weekly project, reading, problem of the week, or research topic that will help them dive deeper into the subject and think more critically. These weekly WAM also provides students with an opportunity to explain their deep thinking and push past procedural math to a more complete, conceptual understanding.

• Pre-Calculus B

  Every learner benefits from understanding how advanced mathematical ideas reveal the patterns shaping our world, and this course offers an accessible path into those concepts through trigonometry. Students examine real-world multi-variable relationships while building confidence with matrices, statistics, and early calculus tools that prepare them for higher-level math.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 12th (Senior)
  • Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus A
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

  Note: This class is offered as both a Classic course and Honors course. Honors Math is for highly engaged students who like to think deeply and challenge themselves. Honors students will engage with a weekly project, reading, problem of the week, or research topic that will help them dive deeper into the subject and think more critically. These weekly WAM also provides students with an opportunity to explain their deep thinking and push past procedural math to a more complete, conceptual understanding.

• Calculus A (self-paced only)

  Built for curious minds interested in strengthening their analytical skills, this self-paced course guides students through key calculus concepts such as instantaneous rates of change, derivatives, and integration. Learners apply prior math knowledge to tackle increasingly complex, irregular problems, building both confidence and problem-solving resilience for high school and beyond.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 12th (Senior)
  • Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Self-paced
  • Credits: 0.5

• Calculus B (self-paced only)

  Designed for students ready to extend their mastery of higher-level math, this course guides learners through applying definite integrals, exploring transcendental functions, and strengthening integration techniques. It also introduces infinite series and sequences, helping students connect challenging calculus concepts to meaningful real-world applications. By the end, they’re equipped for college-level math or confident problem-solving beyond the classroom.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 12th (Senior)
  • Prerequisites: Calculus A
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Self-paced
  • Credits: 0.5

• Algebra 1 A (self-paced only)

  Designed for students eager to strengthen their math foundation, this course introduces key algebraic ideas through clear instruction, guided practice, and meaningful applications. Learners work with variables, equations, and graphs while uncovering the logic that connects mathematical thinking to everyday problem-solving. By completing the course, students gain the confidence and skills needed to move smoothly into higher-level math.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 9th (Freshman)
  • Prerequisites: 8th Grade Math or Pre-Algebra
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Self-paced, Independent
  • Credits: 0.5

• Algebra 1 B (self-paced only)

  In this self-paced continuation of Algebra 1A, students explore practical applications of linear inequalities, sequences, and key function types while strengthening their confidence in algebraic thinking. Learners build essential reasoning skills that support wise decision-making and analytical understanding of the world. By the end, they gain a solid foundation in manipulating expressions and are prepared for higher-level math.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 9th (Freshman)
  • Prerequisites: Algebra 1A
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

• Algebra 2 A (self-paced only)

  Designed for students ready to deepen their mathematical understanding, this course guides learners through exponential and radical functions, logarithms, and complex numbers while strengthening problem-solving skills. It helps students connect patterns, change, and structure in meaningful ways, building confidence for advanced math and future STEM opportunities.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 11th (Junior)
  • Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Geometry
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

  *This course is equivalent to High School Math 3A.

• Algebra 2 B (self-paced only)

  An engaging next step in algebra, this course helps students extend fundamental skills into more abstract territory through work with complex functions and applied statistics. They practice interpreting data and applying structured methods to unfamiliar problems. Along the way, they build versatile thinking skills that support success in future coursework and everyday reasoning.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 11th (Junior)
  • Prerequisites: Algebra 2A
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Self-paced, independent
  • Credits: 0.5

• Geometry A

  Ideal for those who want to help their student develop steady, logical problem-solving habits, this course builds reasoning skills through engaging geometric concepts and structured practice. Learners explore shapes, measurements, and analytical thinking in a supportive environment that strengthens their ability to work step by step toward solutions. As they progress, students gain confidence in applying calm, methodical approaches to challenges both inside and outside the classroom.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 10th (Sophomore)
  • Prerequisites: Algebra 1
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, Self-paced, or Independent
  • Credits: 0.5

• Geometry B

  Strong reasoning grows as your student learns to apply geometric principles to proofs, circles, conic sections, probability, and trigonometry while gaining confidence in making sound, evidence-based decisions.

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 10th (Sophomore)
  • Prerequisites: Geometry A
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 7
  • Format: Live, Self-paced, or Independent
  • Credits: 0.5

• LAU HS Independent Studies Math (LAU high school students only)

  This course is designed for and offered to Leadership Academy of Utah students who need a customized math plan.

  You want your student to learn math in the way that works best for them, and this course supports that by allowing the use of an approved third-party curriculum they already thrive with. Students strengthen their skills by progressing at the level and pace that fit their learning needs. Families maintain flexibility while still ensuring steady progress toward high school credit.

  Students in the LAU HS Independent Studies Math course use an approved math curriculum of their choice to learn the right concepts for their skill and/or grade level. Here are a few more things to know about this course:

  • Students must contact our LAU Independent Study Specialist, Cynthia Hampton, to select an approved curriculum for this course
  • Students in this course receive traditional letter grades
  • Grades are based on participation, homework, and test scores
  • Students must submit a monthly report showing at least 15 hours of math practice and progress
  • Students must have an adult mentor submit progress notes and sign each 15-hour report (can be a parent)
  • Students complete monthly competency exams from their chosen curriculum provider and submit proof of completed, graded tests each month
  • There is no midterm or final exam for this course
  • A 70% equates to a C-, and is the lowest grade a student can earn and still receive credit for the course

  Course Details

  • Recommended Grade: 9–12
  • Prerequisites: None*
  • Estimated Weekly Hours: 4–5
  • Format: Independent
  • Credits: 0.5