South Korea High School Grade 3 Mathematics Curriculum

The South Korean high school mathematics curriculum is a rigorous and comprehensive program. High school spans three years, from grades 10 to 12. The mathematics curriculum is standardized nationwide and is frequently revised to keep it up-to-date and relevant. The curriculum has undergone multiple revisions, with the most recent being in 2022. This revision restructured high school math subjects to comply with a credit system adopted starting in 2025.

The curriculum emphasizes mathematical processes and problem-solving, communication, and reasoning skills. It consists of a common core taken by all students for the first year and a half, followed by electives. Common courses include Korean Language, Mathematics, English, Korean History, Integrated Social Studies, and Integrated Science. Electives allow students to specialize in specific areas of mathematics.

A popular textbook series used by many Korean high school students is "The Art of Mathematics" by Hong Sung-Dae, first published in 1966 and regularly updated. Another resource is "OH! Math," aligned with the 2015 revised curriculum.

The 2015 revised curriculum, implemented in 2018, includes topics such as polynomials, factorization, imaginary numbers, quadratic equations and graphs, inequalities and graphs, and basic analytical geometry for 10th graders. Further details on specific topics covered in each grade level of high school are available through resources like the National Curriculum Information Center (NCIC). Additional information on the curriculum can be found through resources like the Korea Textbook Association.