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Description

This course is a first year algebra course and is designed to introduce students to a variety of algebraic topics aligned to the Common Core State Standards. In this course, students will explore four main conceptual areas: (1) Number and Quantity, (2) Algebra, (3) Functions, and (4) Statistics and Probability. Specifically, students will investigate topics such as the real number system, numerical and algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, relations and functions, polynomials and factoring, and an introduction to summarizing data. There will be an emphasis on solving real world applications using linear, quadratic and exponential models.

Prerequisites

Pre-Algebra. Please note this course contains a final exam that will require the student to identify in advance an appropriate location as well as an adult proctor for the exam.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to:

Identify relationships between quantities within the real number system.
Interpret the structure of numerical and algebraic expressions.
Perform operations on expressions and write equivalent forms to solve problems.
Create equations to describe relationships.
Reason with equations and inequalities.
Interpret and build functions using proper function notation.
Construct, compare and interpret linear, quadratic and exponential models.
Interpret categorical and quantitative data.

Additional Requirements

It is suggested that students have a TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.

Details

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Discipline: Mathematics

Level: High School Standard

Program: Gifted and Talented Middle School, High School

Grade: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

When Offered: Fall

Duration: 35 weeks

Lab Kit Purchase Required: Yes

Accredited: Certified by NCAA for initial-eligibility (VHS Learning School Code:221356), Cognia (AdvancED), Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges