Maryland Mathematics Graduation Requirements

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Enrollment Requirements

Students must enroll in a mathematics class in each year of high school.

FAQs about mathematics every year of high school enrollment requirement.


Credit Requirements

Students must earn three mathematics credits, which must include a credit in:

• Algebra
• Geometry
  

Notes:

• Maryland’s local school systems may elect to add additional mathematics credit requirements. Refer to the local school system’s website for additional information.
  
  
• To be considered for acceptance to a school in the University System of Maryland (USM) students must have completed 4 years of mathematics, which must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Students who complete Algebra II before their senior year must complete a senior year mathematics course that is intensive in algebra and expands on algebra foundations developed during Algebra II.
  
  

Assessment Requirements

Students may meet the mathematics assessment graduation requirement in the following ways:

• Achieve a passing score on the Maryland High School Assessment for Algebra I, or

• Achieve a combined score on the Maryland High School Assessments, or

• Satisfactorily complete an Algebra Bridge Plan for Academic Validation