Algebra

Teachers: Mr. Scott Beard, Mrs. Amanda Hamilton, Ms. Helen Hancock, Mr. Brian Harris, Mrs. Cindy Lawrence, Ms. Maggie Long, Mrs. Christina Porter

 

Levels: 

Double Block Algebra 1: Readiness Elective and Algebra 1

Algebra I

Pre-AP Algebra II (9^th & 10^th Graders) / Algebra II (11^th & 12^th Graders)

Algebra Functions and Data Analysis

College Algebra

Registration guide information

• Double Block Algebra I - Readiness Elective and Algebra I: Algebra I is the beginning of the academic mathematics sequence. The purpose of the Algebra Readiness elective is to prepare students for success in Algebra I by reinforcing critical pre-algebraic skills and concepts. Students will take this course along with Algebra I in a double-block structure. Students are encouraged to develop self-reliance, a questioning attitude, and verbal precision relating to mathematical problems. Topics to be studied include fundamental algebraic language, the real number system, equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, coordinate graphing, relations and functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, rational and radical expressions, quadratics, and data set analysis. Manipulatives and graphing calculators will be used in this course.

• Algebra I is the beginning of the academic mathematics sequence. Students are encouraged to develop self-reliance, a questioning attitude, and verbal precision relating to mathematical problems. Topics to be studied include fundamental algebraic language, the real number system, equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, coordinate graphing, relations and functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, rational and radical expressions, quadratics, and data set analysis. Manipulatives and graphing calculators will be used in this course. Pre-AP Algebra I will provide more critical thinking and higher order problem solving and application of information.

• Algebra II is designed to be an extension of Algebra I. Students enrolled in Algebra II are assumed to have mastered basic Algebra I concepts. New concepts that broaden algebraic reasoning are introduced. Some of the topics studied include polynomials, factoring, quadratics, systems of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, rational expressions, radicals, relations/functions and their graphs, matrices and determinants, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, conic sections, and analysis of collected data. Graphing calculators will be an integral part of this course. Pre-AP Algebra II will provide more critical thinking and higher order problem solving and application of information.

• Algebra Functions and Data Analysis is designed for students who have successfully completed the standards for Algebra I and Geometry. Within the context of mathematical modeling and data analysis, students will study functions and their behaviors, systems of inequalities, probability, experimental design and implementation, and analysis of data. Data will be generated by practical applications arising from science, business, and finance. Students will solve problems that require the formulation of linear, quadratic, exponential, or logarithmic equations or a system of equations. Through the investigation of mathematical models and interpretation/analysis of data from real life situations, students will strengthen conceptual understandings in mathematics and further develop connections between algebra and statistics. Students should use the language and symbols of mathematics in representations and communication throughout the course. The infusion of technology (graphing calculator and/or computer software) in this course will assist in modeling and investigating functions and data analysis.

• College Algebra is a college preparatory course that extends topics from Algebra II and introduces additional ones. One quarter of the course deals with trigonometry topics. The remainder of the course concentrates on the study of functions, matrices, and probability. This course is recommended for college-bound seniors who do not have the background or interest to take the more in-depth course of Precalculus.