Course
Algebra 1 Honors
Started Aug 17, 2017
1 credit
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Course Details
Course Number: 411401HW
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Department: Math
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Pre-Requirement(s): Middle school students entering into Algebra 1 Honors must have successfully completed Pre-Algebra with a yearly average of at least an 85 and a MAP Score of at least a 235.
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Fees Required: none
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Course Description
The Algebra I Honors course will explore the following topics: expressions and equations, linear functions, polynomials and nonlinear functions (with a focus on quadratic and exponential functions), radical and rational functions, and data analysis. Graphing calculators will be introduced and used throughout the course. Purposeful reading, meaningful writing, and discussion will be embedded throughout this course. In the Honors course, emphasis will be placed on critical and analytical thinking, rational decision making, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Students take the SC State End-of-Course Exam which determines 20% of the their final average. Students must pass the End-of-Course Exam with a 70% average.
