Word problems are stressed and review of basic skills is included. This course is designed for students to experience algebraic and geometric concepts and skills with a real world context. The pacing of this course is designed to meet the individual student s needs. It encourages discovery, exploration, application, and the development of mathematical reasoning and problem solving strategies. Topics covered in this course include exploring patterns, change, expressions, functions, data analysis and relationships, and solving and analyzing linear functions and their graphs.
Students discover and connect mathematical ideas through interactive explorations.
Pre-Algebra Part 2 or recommendation of math teacher. This course continues to explore experiences with algebraic and geometric concepts in real world context and applications. The pacing of this course is designed to meet the individual student s needs. Students explore algebra, functions, linear equations, slopes and systems of equations through concrete, pictorial and abstract experiences. Data analysis, graphs and various applications are integrated throughout the course.