35100/35150 PRE-ALGEBRA
Open to: 9 with qualifying criteria
Length: 2 Semesters
Credits: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Middle School Placement or department chair recommendation.
NOTE: In general, degree-granting institutions in the United States, including all Wisconsin public and private colleges and universities, will not accept this course as fulfilling a mathematics entrance requirement. Technical colleges will accept this course.
Content: This course is an intervention level course designed for students who are below district benchmark levels and indicate a critical need for additional math support. It provides large group, small group, and individualized instruction and offers access to adaptive online learning tools and software. The course focuses on core skills across all math domains, with an emphasis on full preparation for future success in Algebra 1. Concurrent enrollment in Guided Math is required.
Activities: Lectures, small-group discussions, and individualized instruction.
Cost: A scientific calculator is also required. (A Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS is recommended.)