Accelerated Algebra (MA 170)

 

COURSE INFORMATION: 
     Number of Semesters: 2
    Course credit: 2
    Open to grades: 9 
    Prerequisites: department approval
    Instructor: Mrs. Beck

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed for students who have been exposed to basic Algebra topics. It includes all of the concepts listed for Algebra. Students must qualify for this course through a department-sponsored test. A scientific calculator is required.

 

TOPICS OF STUDY:
Accelerated Algebra develops basic understanding of mathematics. Topics covered during the year include:
    - solving/graphing linear equations and inequalities
    - solving systems of equations and applications
    - solving, graphing and taking roots of quadratics
    - basic operations of polynomials
    - factoring polynomials
    - basic trigonometry of right triangles