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Course Title: Concepts of Mathematics Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 102113 Term(s) Offered: Full Year

Prerequisite(s): None Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11,
12

Description: This course is designed for students who need further mathematics foundational development before
enrolling in Algebra 1 and taking the Keystone Algebra 1 Exam. Building a strong foundation of basic arithmetic skills
through real world applications, solving multi-step problems, exploring the geography of the number line and coordinate

plane, and fostering pre-algebraic habits of mind are important parts of this course. In addition, students will receive

specific supports based on their unique needs. Concepts of Mathematics will continue to deepen the understanding of

algebraic concepts and application to real world context.

Course Title: Algebra 1 Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 102130 Term(s) Offered: Full Year

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Pre-Algebra with a 80% or higher. Open to Grades: 9

Description: The study of algebra expands what students know about applying operations to numbers to get specific

facts to thinking in terms of patterns that are valid in many situations. Specifically, we replace unknown values with

variables which allows us to write equations that represent patterns. The study of algebra is largely about how to model

situations and how to find the unknowns in our patterns. Algebra 1 students spend much of the year modeling real life

problems with constant rates of change. In order to do this, students explore the properties of real numbers, absolute

value, proportional reasoning, systems of linear equations and inequalities, and a brief introduction to quadratic

functions. The emphasis on multiple representations provides opportunities for students to make connections and

strengthen their problem solving strategies. All students completing Algebra 1 are required to take the end of course

Keystone Exam as mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Keystone Exam score is not used to

calculate the student’s final course grade.

Course Title: Algebra 1 with Lab Credit Value: 1.0

Course Number: 102131 Term(s) Offered: Full Year

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Fundamentals of Algebra or teacher Open to Grades: 9

recommendation

Note(s): Class meets 5 days per week and then meets on either A or

B days for additional class time each week.

Description: Real numbers, equations, inequalities, proportional reasoning, absolute value, linear functions, basic

systems of equations/inequalities, exponential functions, polynomials, and quadratic functions are studied by showing

their relationship to real-life situations. These applications provide opportunities for the development of problem-solving

strategies. The connections between the representations of tables, graphs, equations, and word-problems are

emphasized. All students completing an Algebra 1 course are required to take the end of course Keystone Algebra 1

Exam as mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The Keystone Exam score is not calculated in the

student’s final course grade. Students enrolled in the lab section experience a lower student-to-teacher ratio and use the

extra time to extend classroom concepts, move at a flexible pace, clarify directions on homework, and reinforce strategies

and procedures.

Course Title: Algebra 1 Supplemental Credit Value: 0.5

Course Number: 102135 Term(s) Offered: A/B Days

Prerequisite(s): Based on Keystone test results and recommendation Open to Grades: 9,10,11

Description: This course is designed to help students understand the key concepts embedded into the Pennsylvania

Standards in Algebra 1. Students will be given an initial assessment on Algebra 1 content. An individualized content

review will be created for each student based on their assessment results. In addition to content review, students will work

through a Keystone preparation program in order to increase their understandings of the key concepts and demonstrate

their understanding through the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam or local assessment. This course is only available to students

who have yet to achieve a score of proficient or advanced on the Algebra 1 Keystone Exam.

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