In addition, they are introduced to data interpretation and the concepts of mode, mean, median and range. This third course of the sequence provides the students with the fundamentals of geometry. The course includes the study of basic geometric concepts, congruent triangles through transformations, properties of parallel and perpendicular lines, similarity relationships, coordinate geometry and properties of quadrilaterals. Whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages are reviewed and instruction in algebra and geometry concepts is provided. Problem-solving skills are emphasized.
Instruction is modified to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student.
This course is designed for students who have mastered basic math skills and who are ready to prepare to meet personal financial responsibilities. Course content includes personal budgeting, understanding checking and savings accounts, time and pay, payroll deductions, taxes, and a review of basic mathematical operations. Instruction is modified to meet the individual needs and learning styles of each student. This is the first half of a two-year sequence in elementary algebra. The course includes basic concepts, integers and operations, solving equations and inequalities in one variable and graphing linear equations, while providing modifications and numerical remediation according to the individual needs of the students.