Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

PRE-ALGEBRA

3123(1 credit) Grade Level: 9 Prerequisite: None

The Pre-Algebra course is an introduction to basic algebra concepts and a review of arithmetic algorithms. The course is designed to help students develop basic skills in mathematics, emphasizing the concepts necessary to be in Algebra I and II. The course helps students to develop good mathematical study skills and learning strategies as an integral part of this course. The course begins with a brief review of the number system and operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimal, positive and negative numbers. Eventually covering rational and linear exponents, ratios, proportions and percentage; solving simple and complex equations with one variable.

ALGEBRA I PART I

3131(1 elective credit) Grade Level: 9 and 10 Prerequisite: None

Algebra I Part I is the first semester of a two-semester sequence. Basic operations in arithmetic, directed numbers, polynomials, equations, properties, and graphing are studied. Graphing calculator instruction will be used to reinforce algebra concepts in this course.

ALGEBRA I PART II

3132(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, and 11 Prerequisite: Algebra I Part I EOC Test: Standards of Accreditation require an End of Course Test upon completion of this course.

Algebra I Part II will continue the study of topics begin in Algebra I Part I and extend the study to include fundamental operations with algebraic functions, equations, graphing, linear equations, inequalities in two variables, and quadratic equations. A student who successfully completes Algebra I Part II may continue to Geometry Part I or Geometry with teacher recommendation. Graphing calculators will be used in this course to enforce algebraic concepts.

ALGEBRA I

3130(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra experience EOC Test: Standards of Accreditation require an End of Course Test upon completion of this course.

Algebra I is the study of real numbers for solving 1 st and 2 nd degree equations, inequalities, linear equations, and systems of equations. This course will include the study of polynomials, factoring, and graphing. Graphing calculators will be used in this course to enforce algebraic concepts.

ALGEBRA, FUNCTIONS, AND DATA ANALYSIS

3136(1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Algebra I Part II or Algebra I

Algebra, Functions, and Data Analysis will build a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts learned in Algebra I. The connection will be shown between algebra and statistics. Students will learn how to problem solve, communicate and reason mathematically, make mathematical connections, create and interpret mathematical representations and modes, and make efficient and appropriate use of technology to solve problems.