Algebra I (412-A)
1 Credit
Grade 9
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra in Grade 8 (MS in all content standards and/or teacher recommendation)

Aligned to CCSS Standards (Common Core Standards) and based on the integration of CSDE Algebra One & Geometry Model, this course provides students opportunities to develop algebraic concepts and procedures, reasoning, communication, representation and problem-solving skills. Students will use verbal models, number tables, graphs, and algebraic equations and functions to recognize patterns and model and represent real-life situations focused exclusively on linear relationships. Units of study emphasize writing, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities (including absolute value) and methods for solving linear systems. Reinforcement of topics from two-dimensional geometry are integrated into this curriculum, including applications of area and perimeter, similarity and geometric proportion, and the Pythagorean Theorem and its applications. Finally, introductory statistics topics including graphical data displays, scatterplots, lines of best fit, and regression will be integrated based on their connection to linear functions.

Algebra I (411-H)
1 Credit
Grade 9
Prerequisites: Non-credit earning experience in 8th grade Algebra 1 (PS or higher in at least 5 of 7 Power Standards) OR teacher recommendation from Pre-Algebra with minimum of 238 RIT on MAP

Aligned to CCSS and based on the CSDE Algebra One Model Curriculum, this course provides students opportunities to develop algebraic concepts and procedures, reasoning, communication, representation and problem-solving skills. Students will use verbal models, number tables, graphs, algebraic equations and functions to recognize patterns and model and represent real-life situations, especially those involving linear, quadratic and exponential relationships. Units of study emphasize writing, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities (including absolute value), solving linear systems, writing and graphing exponential functions, simplifying exponential expressions, and graphing, factoring and solving quadratic equations. Finally, introductory statistic concepts including scatterplots, lines of best fit, and regression will be integrated based on their connection to linear functions.

Standards, Indicators, and Scoring Criteria for Algebra 1