Algebra 1 B Self-Paced

Students are provided a strong foundation in problem solving. They work with problems and applications that involve exponents, quadratic equations, polynomials and factoring methods, rational and radical equations, data analysis, and probability.

Major topics include:

Exponents and Scientific Notation

Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

Operations with Polynomials

Systems of Equations

Factoring Polynomials

Quadratic Functions and Graphs

Higher-Order Polynomials

Data Analysis and Probability

Exponent and Radical Equations

Rational Functions and 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

Successful completion of Algebra 1 A.
I acknowledge that this is a self-paced course.
This course contains an end-of-course proctored exam. Instructions for students to identify an appropriate adult proctor are included in the course lessons.
Students should confirm that their high school will accept this course for credit before registration.

Course Objectives

Course Essential Questions:

How are exponential functions used to model change?
How are properties of real numbers related to polynomials?
What mathematical tools can we use to solve problems that use functions that include terms with exponents?
How can quadratic change be modeled?
Why is factoring important when simplifying rational expressions?

Course Learning Objectives:

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

Additional Requirements

None