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MATHEMATICS sentences into mathematical expressions; analyze
geometric figures; solve problems involving percentages,

ratios, and proportions; graph different kinds of equations
MTH011: Math Foundations II (Remediation) and inequalities; calculate statistical measures and
Students build and reinforce foundational math skills probabilities; apply the Pythagorean Theorem; and explain
typically found in sixth through eighth grade, achieving the strategies for solving real-world problems. Online lessons
computational skills and conceptual understanding needed provide demonstrations of key concepts, as well as
to undertake high school math courses with confidence. interactive problems with contextual feedback. A textbook
Carefully paced, guided instruction is accompanied by supplements the online material.
interactive practice that is engaging and accessible. Course Length: Yearlong
Formative assessments identify areas of weakness and Suggested Grade: 9-10
prescribe lessons to improve performance. Summative Prerequisites: K12 middle school Fundamentals of Geometry
assessments track progress and skill development. This and Algebra, or equivalent
course is appropriate for use as remediation at the high Note: Students who have already succeeded in K12 middle
school level or as a bridge to high school. school Pre-Algebra should not enroll in this course.
Course Length: Yearlong
Suggested Grade: 9-12
Prerequisites: None MTH123: Algebra I
Special Note: Remediation courses are assigned to students
Students develop algebraic fluency by learning the skills
as needed.
needed to solve equations and perform manipulations with

numbers, variables, equations, and inequalities. They also
learn concepts central to the abstraction and generalization
MTH107: Developmental Algebra that algebra makes possible. Topics include simplifying
This course covers fewer topics than the one-year expressions involving variables, fractions, exponents, and
Algebra 1 course, providing students more time to radicals; working with integers, rational numbers, and
learn and practice key concepts and skills. irrational numbers; graphing and solving equations and
Students will solve equations and perform inequalities; using factoring, formulas, and other techniques
manipulations with numbers, variables, equations, to solve quadratic and other polynomial equations;
and inequalities. formulating valid mathematical arguments using various
Students begin to explore the tools and principles types of reasoning; and translating word problems into
of algebra. They learn to identify the structure mathematical equations and then using the equations to
and properties of the real number system, solve the original problems.
complete operations with integers and other Course Length: Yearlong
rational numbers, and work with irrational Suggested Grade: 9-10
numbers. They also graph linear equations, solve Prerequisites: K¹² middle school Pre-Algebra, MTH113: Pre-
linear equations and inequalities in one variable, Algebra, or equivalent, or appropriate placement testing
and solve systems of linear equations. Virtual results
tools help students visualize algebraic
relationships.
After completing Developmental Algebra, students MTH124: Honors Algebra I
are prepared to take Algebra 1.
This course prepares students for more advanced courses
Course Length: Yearlong while they develop algebraic fluency, learn the skills needed
Suggested Grade: 9-10 to solve equations, and perform manipulations with
Prerequisites: K12 middle school Fundamentals of Geometry
numbers, variables, equations, and inequalities. They also
and Algebra, or equivalent, or MTH112: Pre-Algebra
learn concepts central to the abstraction and generalization

that algebra makes possible. Topics include simplifying
expressions involving variables, fractions, exponents, and
radicals; working with integers, rational numbers, and
irrational numbers; graphing and solving equations and
MTH113: Pre-Algebra inequalities; using factoring, formulas, and other techniques
In this course, students take a broader look at to solve quadratic and other polynomial equations;
computational and problem-solving skills while learning the formulating valid mathematical arguments using various
language of algebra. Students translate word phrases and types of reasoning; and translating word problems into
mathematical equations and then using the equations to
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