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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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