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Mathematics Courses
Algebra Concepts and Skills (1056)
This course is designed for students to
further develop an understanding of functions, algebra, geometry, statistics,
probabilities, measurement, logic and number sense. This course
emphasizes development of algebraic skills and concepts necessary to pass the
standardized district-wide tests. Students will communicate
mathematical thinking verbally and in written form, and apply the concepts to
real-world situations.
This course fulfills general mathematical credits required for graduation.
Algebra 1 (1310)
Completion of this course fulfills the
California State Algebra 1 graduation requirement (10 credits) This course
covers the twenty-five California State Mathematics Standard. The ability to
communicate mathematical reasoning and understanding is incorporated into all
topics. In addition, algebraic skills and concepts are developed and used in a
wide variety of problem solving situations.
This course does fulfill the Algebra 1 graduation requirement.
Career Integrated Academics
Math Competencies with Activities |
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What do students need to know? |
Competencies |
Skills |
Benchmarks |
CIA Activity |
1. Develop skills for communicating mathematically
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Solve Multi-step mathematical problems
Algebra Standard 2.1.6 |
Presentation |
Complete description of budget/financial project |
Create a presentation Financial/budget project |
2. Develop ability to reason logically
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Problem Solve |
Know how to use Internet to search for information |
Complete assigned requirements for project |
Word processing |
3. Build
Mathematical models, formulate and solve problems
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Problem Solve |
Use a spreadsheet |
Spend, save, invest |
Use a spreadsheet to record information and calculate financial/budgeting project |
4. Improve mathematical skills necessary to be successful in multiple careers
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Problem Solve |
Evaluate effectiveness of financial career choice |
Prioritize spending |
Use word processing program |