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Mathematics
Mathematics Courses
Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Self-Paced
Grade 9 Grade 9
Course Number 331 Course Number SP331
Full Year Course - 1 credit Full Year Course - 1 credit
Prerequisite: 8 Mathematics Prerequisite: 8 Mathematics
Estimated Fee: None Estimated Fee: None
Recommended For: College Bound or Technical Recommended For: College Bound or Technical
Education Education
Career: CORE Career: CORE
The focus of Algebra 1 is on quadratic The focus of Algebra 1 is on quadratic
expressions, equations, and functions; expressions, equations, and functions;
comparing their characteristics and behavior comparing their characteristics and behavior
to those of linear and exponential to those of linear and exponential
relationships. The need for extending the set relationships. The need for extending the set
of rational numbers arises and real and of rational numbers arises and real and
complex numbers are introduced so that all complex numbers are introduced so that all
quadratic equations can be solved. The link quadratic equations can be solved. The link
between probability and data is explored between probability and data is explored
through conditional probability and counting through conditional probability and counting
methods. A graphing calculator is required methods. A graphing calculator is required
for this course. for this course.
Option Algebra 1 Geometry Honors
Grade 9
Course Number OPT331 Grade 9
Full Year Course - 1 credit Course Number 339
Prerequisite: 8 Mathematics Full Year Course - 1 credit
Estimated Fee: None Prerequisite: Mathematics 8 Accelerated and
Recommended For: College Bound or Technical Recommendation
Education Estimated Fee: None
Career: CORE Recommended For: College Bound
Career: CORE
The focus of Algebra 1 is on quadratic This course is the second course in the honors
expressions, equations, and functions; program sequence. All topics covered in the
comparing their characteristics and behavior Geometry course are included, but covered in
to those of linear and exponential greater depth and with increased rigor. A
relationships. The need for extending the set graphing calculator is required for this
of rational numbers arises and real and course.
complex numbers are introduced so that all
quadratic equations can be solved. The link
between probability and data is explored
through conditional probability and counting
methods. A graphing calculator is required
for this course.
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