Solving . . . Full Year . . . 2 Credits Mathematical Problem Solving students acquire the basic computational skills necessary for effective functioning as workers, citizens, and consumers. Pre-Algebra . . . Full Year . . . 2 Credits Students who wish to take algebra have the option of enrolling in pre-algebra. The course involves practice on the basic fundamentals of algebra.
Areas covered include integers, solving equations, simultaneous equations, and simple word problems.
Also covered are addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of monomials, binomials, polynomials, FOIL method, and factoring. Algebra I . . . Full Year . . . 2 Credits Students who wish to continue with additional math courses should select algebra after successfully completing pre-algebra. Areas covered during the year include systems of numbers, basic operations on numbers and polynomials, factoring, sketching and solving linear equations and systems, variation and proportion, and operations involving radicals. Introductory work is done with quadratics to better prepare the student for the next course.