The following courses are available for upcoming 8th grade students with a recommendation from the middle school principal and approval by the high school principal.
Prerequisites: PreACT math readiness requirement (19), mastery level on the math TCAP assessment, and Algebra I entrance exam (upcoming 8th grade students who plan to skip 8th grade math)
Recommended Grade Level: 8th or 9th grade
Required Assessments: Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC) Exam
Here is a link to the assessment blueprint for the required Algebra I EOC Exam.
Here is a link to the parent resources for EOC exams provided by the Tennessee Department of Education.
Here is a link to the TCAP Mathematics End-of-Course Assessment Fact Sheet.
Assessment Overview & Duration:
Subpart 1: 35 minutes (13-18 items) - no calculator
Subpart 2: 50 minutes (11-25 items)
Subpart 3: 60 minutes (11-21 items)
Total Duration: 145 minutes
Total Questions: 53-64 items
Graduation Requirement: Yes
Credit: 1
EPSO: No
Course Description: Algebra I emphasizes linear and quadratic expressions, equations, and functions. This course also introduces students to polynomial and exponential functions with domains in the integers. Students explore the structures of and interpret functions and other mathematical models. Students build upon previous knowledge of equations and inequalities to reason, solve, and represent equations and inequalities numerically and graphically.
Course Content: The major work of Algebra I is from the following domains and clusters:
Seeing Structure in Expressions
Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions
Creating Equations
Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
Interpreting Functions
Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data
TN State Standards: linked here
Textbook: HMH Algebra I
Additional Digital Resources: SAVVAS Envision Algebra I
Prerequisites: None for 9th grade; 8th grade - middle school principal recommendation with on-grade level data
Recommended Grade Level: 8th or 9th grade
Required Assessments: Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC) Exam
Here is a link to the assessment blueprint for the required Algebra I EOC Exam.
Here is a link to the parent resources for EOC exams provided by the Tennessee Department of Education.
Here is a link to the TCAP Mathematics End-of-Course Assessment Fact Sheet.
Assessment Overview & Duration:
Subpart 1: 35 minutes (13-18 items) - no calculator
Subpart 2: 50 minutes (11-25 items)
Subpart 3: 60 minutes (11-21 items)
Total Duration: 145 minutes
Total Questions: 53-64 items
Graduation Requirement: Yes
Credit: 1 Elective (Algebra IA), 1 Math (Algebra IB)
EPSO: No
Course Description: Algebra I emphasizes linear and quadratic expressions, equations, and functions. This course also introduces students to polynomial and exponential functions with domains in the integers. Students explore the structures of and interpret functions and other mathematical models. Students build upon previous knowledge of equations and inequalities to reason, solve, and represent equations and inequalities numerically and graphically.
Course Content: The major work of Algebra I is from the following domains and clusters:
Seeing Structure in Expressions
Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions
Creating Equations
Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
Interpreting Functions
Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data
TN State Standards: linked here
Textbook: HMH Algebra I
Additional Digital Resources: SAVVAS Envision Algebra I