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• ALGEBRA 1 (SPL)

Credit:1.0; Full Year; Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None

Course Objectives: Algebra 1 is an introductory course focusing on algebraic concepts/skills and their applications to real life situations. These topics are typically studied in a ninth grade mathematics class. Major topics covered are linear equations, linear inequalities, ratios, geometric concepts, statistics, probability, exponents and polynomials, factoring polynomials, quadratic functions and equations. Students will be introduced to technology consisting of the TI-84 graphing calculator and computer software. A Self-Paced Learning version of this course is also available.

• GEOMETRY (SPL)

Credit: 1.0; Full year; Grades:  9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite : Completion of Algebra 1

Course Objectives : Geometry is a study of geometric concepts using the math of Algebra 1. Technology (graphing calculators and software programs) will be used to explore and demonstrate geometric concepts when appropriate. Some major topics covered are basic geometric concepts, reasoning and proofs, angles and parallel lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, congruence and similarity, transformations, area, surface area and volume. A Self-Paced Learning version of this course is also available.

• ALGEBRA 2 (SPL)

Credit: 1.0; Full year; Grades: 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry

Course Objectives: Algebra 2 objectives are to study transformations of functions and to study, model, and apply,

quadratic, polynomial, exponential,  logarithmic, exponential, rational and radical, along with probability/statistics and sequences/series. This course is mandatory for all 4-year colleges. A Self-Paced Learning version of this course is also available.