| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Virtual Arkansas Resources and Materials List 2026-2027 | ||||||||
2 | Course Number | Department | Length or Credits | Grade Level | Course Name | Textbook | Textbook Vendor | Other Resources and Materials | Estimated Material Cost |
3 | 7-12 | All math courses | All Middle School Math Students will need a scientific calculator. All High School Math students will need the TI-84+ Graphing Calculator or higher. Schools must ensure all students have 24-hour access to the calculators and that batteries are also supplied. | Classroom set of (30 x $95 each) TI 84+ (black & white screen including batteries) - $2850 Classroom set of (30 x $10 each) TI30XIIS scientific calculators (solar no batteries) - $300 | |||||
4 | CC | All math courses | All Concurrent Credit Math students will need the TI-83 Graphing Calculator or higher. Schools must ensure all students have 24-hour access to the calculators and that batteries are also supplied. | Classroom set of (30 x $95 each) TI 83 (black & white screen including batteries) - $2850 | |||||
5 | 9-12 | All Chemistry courses | All Chemistry students will need the TI-33xIIs Scientific or the TI-84+ Graphing Calculator. Schools must ensure all students have 24-hour access to the calculators and that batteries are also supplied. | Classroom set of (30 x $95 each) TI 84+ (black & white screen including batteries) - $2850 Classroom set of (30 x $10 each) TI30XIIS scientific calculators (solar no batteries) - $300 | |||||
6 | 7-12 | All DCTE courses | All DCTE courses are required to have equipment available listed on the DCTE website's Equipment Lists for programs. Supply lists can be found on the DCTE website in the pathway folders. Any additional course-specific materials are listed below. | ||||||
7 | 559030 | AP | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP Art History | Gardner’s Art through the Ages: A Concise Global History, 4th Edition ISBN: 978-1305577800 | Amazon Various Educational Book Distributors | N/A | $28.99 to $55.19 |
8 | 534040 | AP | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP Calculus AB | Calculus of a Single Variable, 11th Edition, Ron Larson and Bruce Edwards ISBN: 978-1-337-27536-1 | Cengage Teacher Materials Needed: DeltaMath | AP Calculus students will need a TI-Nspire, TI-83, or TI-84+. Ensure the Calculator has the latest OS. | Calculus of a Single Variable Textbook, 11th edition - $50 (ebook is $80) Classroom set of (30 x $95 each) TI 84+ (black & white screen including batteries) - $2850 Classroom set of (30 x $95 each)TI 83 (black & white screen including batteries) - $2850 Classroom set of (30 x $140 each) TI-Nspire calculators - $4,200 |
9 | 521030 | AP | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP Chemistry | AP Chemistry students will need a TI-33xIIs Scientific or the TI-84+ Graphing Calculator. Ensure the Calculator has the latest OS. | Classroom set of (30 x $95 each) TI 84+ (black & white screen including batteries) - $2850 Classroom set of (30 x $10 each) TI30XIIS scientific calculators (solar no batteries) - $300 Each student will need an Advanced MicroChem Lab Kit - $305.27 each | ||
10 | 517030 | AP | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP English Language and Composition | A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah ISBN: 978-0-374-53126-3 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald ISBN: 0743273567 Students will also select two independent readings throughout the course and will receive access to this list immediately upon logging into the course. These books may be borrowed or purchased. Optional: 5 Steps to a 5: AP English Language 2017 (5 Steps to a 5 on the AP English Language Exam) by Barbaran L. Murphy and Estelle M. Rankin, any edition | Amazon | N/A | A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah - $22.45 The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - $4.50 Independent Readings will have varied prices 5 Steps to a 5: AP English Language 2017 (5 Steps to a 5 on the AP English Language Exam) by Barbaran L. Murphy and Estelle M. Rankin - $17.08 |
11 | 517040 | AP | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP English Literature and Composition | All texts are presented in the course as e-texts for student access. However, hard copies are recommended for lengthy texts: Shakespeare’s Othello Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Either Seamus Haney’s Beowulf or Burton Raffel’s translation of Beowulf (either edition can be determined by student preference). Students will also be required to select one novel or play from a list of provided works, chosen for their literary merit each semester. These books can be found at a school or local library. | Amazon Various Educational Book Distributors School or Local Library | N/A | Shakespeare’s Othello - $7.56 Heart of Darkness Paperback by Joseph Conrad - $7.95 Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky - $11.04 Shakespeare’s Hamlet - $8.19 Seamus Haney’s Beowulf - $11.43 or Burton Raffel’s translation of Beowulf $4.60 |
12 | 523030 | SCI | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP Environmental Science | N/A | N/A | Supplies List | $155.00 |
13 | 579170 | AP | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP European History | Choose one of the following: A History of Western Society Since 1300 for the AP Course, 12th Edition, McKay, John P. ISBN: 978-1319035983 Western Civilization, 10th Edition, Spielvogel ISBN: 978-130-595231-7 **While either text is appropriate for the course, the McKay text is the preferred text and the one from which readings are assigned and aligned. | Amazon | N/A | $120 or $77 |
14 | 559010 | AP | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP Music Theory | Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory Complete Workbook and CD ISBN: 978-0-7390-3635-8 Barron’s AP Music Theory Book and CD (3rd Edition), Nancy Scoggin- Barron’s Educational Series ISBN: 978-1438076775 A Complete Self-Study Guide for all Musicians, Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani & Morton Manus – Alfred Music Publishing | Amazon Alfred Music Publishing | AP Music Theory Materials List | Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory Complete Workbook and CD ISBN: 978-0-7390-3635-8 - $44.99 Barron’s AP Music Theory Book and CD (3rd Edition), Nancy Scoggin- Barron’s Educational Series ISBN: 978-1438076775 - $35.00 A Complete Self-Study Guide for all Musicians, Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani & Morton Manus – Alfred Music Publishing - $44.99 |
15 | 522080 | AP | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP Physics | AP Physics students will need a TI-84+ Graphing Calculator or higher. Ensure the Calculator has the latest OS. | Classroom set of (30 x $95 each) TI 84+ (black & white screen including batteries) - $2850 Each student will need an AP Physics Lab Kit - $199.87 each | ||
16 | 572010 | AP | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP US Government and Politics | Government by The People with AP Test Prep Bundle by Magleby, 25th Edition (24th edition is acceptable.) ISBN: 978-0133996128 The Lanahan Readings in the American Polity, edited by Ann Serow & Everett C. Ladd, 4th Edition ISBN: 978-1-930-39809-2 | Pearson Various Educational Book Distributors | N/A | $181 |
17 | 571020 | AP | 1.0 | 9-12 | AP World History | Choose one of the following: Ways of the World: A Global History with Sources for AP, 3rd Edition, Strayer, Robert and Nelson, Eric. ISBN: 978-1-319-02272-3 Ways of the World: A Global History with Sources for AP, 2nd Edition, Strayer, Robert and Nelson, Eric. ISBN: 978-0-312-58350-7 | Amazon BFW Publishing | N/A | $40 |
18 | 494260 | CTE | 1.0 | 9-12 | Aviation II: Airports, Airspace, and Weather | Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition Note: software must be installed on a computer which students can access for scheduled flight hours. Joystick is required with this software. Multiple students may utilize one station on an hourly schedule. | Steampowered Amazon | Software: Microsoft Flight SImulator X: Steam Edition Extreme 3D Joystick for Windows Minimum computer requirements: OS: Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later Processor: 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core) Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported; updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required.) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 30 GB available space | |
19 | 490020 | CTE | 1.0 | 9-12 | Aviation III: Private Pilot Operations | This course has the same requirements as Aviation II: Fundamentals of Flight. Additionally, students must have the E6B Paper Flight Computer available via Amazon. | Amazon | This course has the same requirements as Aviation I: Fundamentals of Flight. Additionally, students must have the E6B Paper Flight Computer available via Amazon. | |
20 | 549900 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | Beginning Spanish I and II | Panorama, 5th Edition, Vista Higher Learning ISBN: 978-1-68004-329-7 Note: Students only need the textbook. Students do not need an access code or any other materials. | Amazon Various Educational Book Distributors | N/A | |
21 | 421000 | SCI | 1.0 | 9-12 | Chemistry | N/A | N/A | All Chemistry students will need the TI-33xIIs Scientific or the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator. Supplies List | Classroom set of (30 x $95 each) TI 84+ (black & white screen including batteries) - $2850 Classroom set of (30 x $10 each) TI30XIIS scientific calculators (solar no batteries) - $300 Supplies List: $75 |
22 | 539900 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | College Algebra | Precalculus, 6th Edition by Blitzer ISBN: 978-0-13-446914-0 | Chegg Pearson Direct Textbook | N/A | |
23 | 539150 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | Quantitative Literacy | Using and Understanding Mathematics: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach, 7th Edition by Bennett & Briggs ISBN: 978-0134705187 | Amazon Pearson Chegg | N/A | |
24 | 519930 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | Composition I | The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings, 7e (the green one) ISBN: 978-1324087434 | Amazon Direct Textbook | N/A | The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings, 7e ISBN: 978-1324087434 - $84.14 |
25 | 519940 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | Composition II | The Norton Introduction to Literature, 15th Edition, Mays ISBN: 978-1324085898 | Amazon Direct Textbook | N/A | The Norton Introduction to Literature, 15th Edition - $105.00 |
26 | 492100 | CTE | 1.0 | 9-12 | Accounting I | Mindtap Accounting is the digital learning solution for the Accounting I course. The full digital student textbook is included with MindTap reader, along with flashcards, animated quizzes, and Online Working Papers powered by Aplia, which features auto-graded, interactive assignments that promote critical thinking and connect concepts to the real world. MindTap will be provided in the course fee. | For more information, contact Amanda Stamps via phone (870)246-2813 or by email at amanda.stamps@virtualarkansas.org. | N/A | N/A; MindTap part of course fee. |
27 | 492110 | CTE | 1.0 | 10-12 | Accounting II | Mindtap Accounting is the digital learning solution for the Accounting I course. The full digital student textbook is included with MindTap reader, along with flashcards, animated quizzes, and Online Working Papers powered by Aplia, which features auto-graded, interactive assignments that promote critical thinking and connect concepts to the real world. MindTap will be provided in the course fee. | For more information, contact Amanda Stamps via phone (870)246-2813 or by email at amanda.stamps@virtualarkansas.org. | N/A | N/A; MindTap part of course fee. |
28 | 411000 | ELA | 1.0 | 10 | English II | Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury ISBN: 978- 1451673319 | Amazon | N/A | Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury - $9.05 |
29 | 412000 | ELA | 1.0 | 11 | English III | The Crucible by Arthur Miller ISBN: 978-0142437339 Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston ISBN: 978-0061120060 | Amazon | N/A | The Crucible by Arthur Miller ISBN: 978-0142437339 - $5.46 Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston ISBN: 978-0061120060 - $14.39 |
30 | 410000 | ELA | 1.0 | 9 | English I | To Kill a Mockingbird ISBN: 978-0-446-31078-9 A Raisin in the Sun ISBN: 978-0-0679-75533-3 | Amazon | N/A | To Kill a Mockingbird ISBN: 978-0-446-31078-9 - $8.74 A Raisin in the Sun ISBN: 978-0-0679-75533-3 - $6.94 |
31 | 424020 | SCI | 1.0 | 9-12 | Environmental Science | N/A | N/A | Supplies List | $56 |
32 | 559000 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | Experiencing Art | Prebles' Artforms, 12th Edition ISBN: 978-0135828618 ISBN: 978-0134791364 Note: This is a softcover textbook. If purchased through Arkansas Textbook Depository, the cover may read 'rental'; however, schools will not be renting and returning these books to ATD. | Amazon Arkansas Textbook Depository (501-490-0007) | N/A | Prebles' Artforms, 12th Edition - $140.00 to $184.97 |
33 | 550100 | FA | 0.5 | 9-12 | Exploring Personal and National Identity Through Art | N/A | N/A | Students will need access to a digital camera and the ability to upload digital photos. A phone camera is acceptable. | |
34 | 399420 | MS | 1 | 7-8 | Family & Consumer Sciences | N/A | N/A | Supplies List | $295 |
35 | 355710 | SS | 1.0 | 5 | Grade 5 World Geography | N/A | N/A | Required Materials: Atlas of your choice, or access to an online atlas Markers, colored pencils, and/or crayons Notebook for taking notes Plain Drawing Paper Folder/Binder | $44 |
36 | 366710 | SS | 1.0 | 6 | Grade 6 World History | N/A | N/A | Required Materials: Atlas of your choice, or access to an online atlas Markers, colored pencils, and/or crayons Notebook for taking notes Plain Drawing Paper Folder/Binder | $44 |
37 | 377510/388510 | FA | 1.0 | 7-8 | Grade 7/8 Visual Arts - 9 Week | N/A | N/A | Even Years: Supplies List Odd Years: Supplies List | Approximate cost per 24 students: $600 or $25 per student |
38 | 529910 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | Introduction to Biological Science | Biology Today and Tomorrow with Physiology, 6th Edition. Starr, C., Evers, C., & Starr, L. Cengage. (2020) ISBN 978-0357127544 | Cengage Amazon | Supplies List | $19 |
39 | 495350 | CTE | 1 | 8-12 | Introduction to Healthcare | N/A | N/A | Supplies List - TBD | TBD |
40 | 399050 | MS | 0.5 | 7-8 | Keyboarding | Teacher Materials Needed: Any instructor using this course content will need a yearly Typing.com license to use with their students. | Teacher Materials Needed: Typing.com | N/A | |
41 | 366110 | Elementary | 1.0 | 6 | Language Arts 6 | The False Prince ISBN: 978-0545284141 Out of the Dust ISBN: 0590371258 Bud, Not Buddy ISBN: 0440413281 | Amazon | N/A | The False Prince ISBN: 978-0545284141 - $7.85 Out of the Dust ISBN: 0590371258 - $8.99 Bud, Not Buddy ISBN: 0440413281 - $8.99 |
42 | 377110 | ELA | 1.0 | 7 | Language Arts 7 | Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry ISBN: 978- 0142401125 | Amazon | N/A | Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry ISBN: 978- 0142401125 - $6.20 |
43 | 388110 | ELA | 1.0 | 8 | Language Arts 8 | The Giver ISBN: 978-0544336261 Brown Girl Dreaming ISBN: 978-0147515827 The Diary of Anne Frank ISBN: 978-1408520000 | Amazon | N/A | The Giver ISBN: 978-0544336261 - $6.34 Brown Girl Dreaming ISBN: 978-0147515827 - $6.49 The Diary of Anne Frank ISBN: 978-1408520000 - $7.22 |
44 | 580900 | CC | 1 | 9-12 | Personal Health and Wellness | Connect Core Concepts in Health, Brief, BOUND Edition, 18th Edition. Insel, P., Roth, W. (2024) ISBN 9781264427925 Note: Be sure to purchase the brief edition of the book. | Amazon | N/A | |
45 | 514000 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | Public Speaking | A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking, 6th Edition ISBN: 978-1-319-10278-4 Note: If you currently have the 5th Edition of A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking, you may continue using this text. However, if you need to purchase A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking, be sure to get the 6th Edition. | Amazon Textbook Brokers | N/A | A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking, 6th Edition - $20.00 |
46 | 377210 | SCI | NA 1 Year | 7-8 | Science 7 | N/A | N/A | Lab Materials Semester 1: Small, clear plastic cup, ¾ cup water, Index card, Table salt, 1 sheet black construction paper, Art brush, Teaspoon & ¼ cup measuring devices, Oven. Semester 2: Camera (phone to take pictures), Trash bag, student chosen materials to build a energy producing device (ex. aluminum foil), materials to construct a paper airplane | $33 |
47 | 492120 | CTE | 1.0 | 8-12 | Introduction to Business | TestOut will be provided in the course fee. | For more information, contact Amanda Stamps via phone (870)246-2813 or by email at amanda.stamps@virtualarkansas.org. | N/A | N/A; Testout part of course fee. |
48 | 550110 | FA | 0.5 | 9-12 | Today's American Art: Exploring the Fundamentals of Art | Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning, Book 3 by Pamela Sachant, Peggy Blood, Jeffery LeMieux, and Rita Tekippe (2016) | Free download at Fine Arts Open Textbooks | Supplies List | Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning, Book 3 by Pamela Sachant, Peggy LeMieux, Jeffery Blood, and Rita Tekippe (2016) - $39.99 Supplies List: Low: $60/student Mid: $88/student High: $120/student |
49 | 579920 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | US History since 1877 | US History by P. Scott Corbett, Volker Janssen, John M. Lund, Todd Pfannestiel, Sylvie Waskiewicz, and Paul Vickery (2014, Updated 2024). | Free download at OpenStax | N/A | $0 |
50 | 579920 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | US History to 1877 | US History by P. Scott Corbett, Volker Janssen, John M. Lund, Todd Pfannestiel, Sylvie Waskiewicz, and Paul Vickery (2014, Updated 2024). | Free download at OpenStax | N/A | $0 |
51 | 366510 | FA | 9W | 6 | Visual Art Grade 6 | N/A | N/A | Supplies List | Supplies List: $73 - $85 per student |
52 | 450000 | FA | 0.5 | 9-12 | Visual Art Foundations I | N/A | N/A | Supplies List | Supplies List: $52 - 55 per student |
53 | 579910 | CC | 1.0 | 9-12 | World History | World History, Volume 1: to 1500 by Ann Kordas, Ryan J. Lynch, Brooke Nelson, and Julie Tatlock (2023). World History, Volume 2: from 1400 by Ann Kordas, Ryan J. Lynch, Brooke Nelson, and Julie Tatlock (2022). | Free download at OpenStax and OpenStax | N/A | $0 |