ACS Athens Virtual

Algebra 1 /

Credit gained: none

Prerequisites

To enroll in the ACS Athens Virtual Algebra 1 course students must meet the criteria below:

Student performance in the first quarter of the current face-to-face Math 8 course will be evaluated with an emphasis on Quarter 1 assessments. Students enrolled in the face to face Math 8 class are expected to perform at a B and above to be considered for the Algebra 1 virtual course.
Teacher’s recommendation.
Counselor’s input to ensure alignment with the student’s academic path.

Course description

This course is designed to provide the students with a solid foundation in Algebra. The students will focus on topics such as exponents & radicals, linear and quadratic equations, lines in the coordinate plane, systems of equations, factoring, expanding and factoring, the Pythagorean Theorem, right angle trigonometry, and Statistics. Mathematical reasoning, mental math, and problem-solving strategies are emphasized throughout the course.

*Upon successful completion of this virtual course, students will be required to take a face-to-face placement test, which will be scheduled a week after the final exams, to determine accurate placement in their next on-campus Mathematics course at ACS Athens:

To progress to Foundations of Geometry, students must earn a passing grade on both their Algebra 1 virtual course and the face-to-face placement test.
To progress to Geometry with Algebraic Topics, students must earn a C- and above on both their Algebra 1 virtual course and the face-to-face placement test.
To progress to Geometry with Algebraic Topics Honors, students must earn a B and above on both their Algebra 1 virtual course and the face-to-face placement test.

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