Algebra 1 A Self-Paced

Students are introduced to the world of Algebra through expressions and equations. They will evaluate algebraic expressions and will solve and graph linear equations. Algebra 1 A steers students through different scenarios to emphasize using basic statistics to interpret information.

Major topics include:

Algebraic Expressions

Operations with Real Numbers

Properties of Real Numbers

Basic Statistic Measures

Solving Simple and Multi-step Equations

Linear Functions and Graphs

Solving Inequality Equations

Students learn through online lesson activities, videos, and interactive activities. Each module includes lessons that conclude with a brief quiz as well as a module exam. The course contains a cumulative final exam.

This self-paced course uses content from Accelerate Education taught by a VHS Learning instructor who is certified in their content area and who follows VHS Learning policies. The course will be hosted in the Buzz learning management system.

About the Self-Paced Course Model

Self-Paced courses are designed for students who need flexibility in their academic schedule.Teachers answer questions and interact with students in Private Topics, provide feedback on work, and host weekly office hours. Students work independently on course activities; the course does not include class discussion assignments or other collaborative work.

This course has start dates on each Wednesday throughout the year. Students must maintain enrollment for a minimum of 4 weeks and have up to 16 weeks to complete all assignments in the course. It is expected that students will work for approximately 90 hours to complete this course, though the amount of time may vary depending on a student’s work habits and comfort with the material.

Acknowledgements

Pre-Algebra or equivalent
This course contains an end-of-course proctored exam. Instructions for students to identify an appropriate adult proctor are included in the course lessons.
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Course Objectives

Course Essential Questions:

What tools do we need to describe and communicate about quantitative relationships?
How can we create and use a mathematical model to plan for the future?
How can we communicate about an event using a graphical model?
How can statistical measures be used to accurately represent data?
How can functions be used to model change?
What problems are best solved using a system of equations and when can they be modeled using graphs?

Course Learning Objectives:

Construct models to solve real-world problems.
Select tools to describe and solve functions.
Implement mathematical expressions to solve and represent functions.
Construct graphs and models to solve and represent equations.
Evaluate effective methods for simplifying expressions and solving equations.

Additional Requirements

None