High Mathematics for College Algebra
-
Number of Credits
1
-
Estimated Completion Time
2 segments / 32-36 weeks
-
Earliest Start Date
November 2024
Pre Requisites
Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 required
Description
In Mathematics for College Algebra, you will acquire skills needed for success in college-level mathematics. You will integrate critical-thinking skills, problem-solving skills, and mathematics skills as you explore expressions, equations, and functions. Within this exploration, you will interpret the viability of solutions to real-world problems at the level of algebra required for entry into college-level courses.
Instructional time in Mathematics for College Algebra will emphasize five areas: (1) developing fluency with the Laws of Exponents with numerical and algebraic expressions; (2) extending arithmetic operations with algebraic expressions to include rational and polynomial expressions; (3) solving one-variable exponential, logarithmic, radical and rational equations and interpreting the viability of solutions in real-world contexts; (4) modeling with and applying linear, quadratic, absolute value, exponential, logarithmic and piecewise functions and systems of linear equations and inequalities; (5) extending knowledge of functions to include inverse and composition.
Access the site link below to view the standards from the Florida Department of Education:
Course description: https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewCourse/Preview/22459
Segment 1
- evaluate expressions
- create and apply linear equations
- solve for a variable using dimensional analysis
- solve absolute value inequalities
- graph lines
- find and calculate slope
- apply linear equations with two variables
- apply and solve linear systems
- understand functions
- graph functions
- transform functions
- apply laws of exponents
- add, subtract, multiply and divide polynomials
- transform and solve problems involving quadratic functions
Segment 2
- multiply, divide, add, and subtract rational expressions
- solve problems involving complex fractions
- solve and apply rational equations
- transform rational expressions
- calculate roots of perfect powers
- solve problems involving radical functions
- solve problems involving rational exponents
- simplify radical expressions
- solve and apply radical equations
- solve problems using inverse functions
- transform functions
- calculate roots of perfect powers
- solve problems involving radical functions
- solve problems involving rational exponents
- simplify radical expressions
- solve and apply radical equations
- solve problems using inverse functions
- transform functions
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple-choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***
***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.
Courses subject to availability.
Pursuant to s. 1002.20, F.S.; A public school student whose parent makes written request to the school principal shall be exempted from the teaching of reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS, in accordance with the provisions of s. 1003.42(3). Learn more about the process and which courses contain subject matter where an exemption request can be made.
Whoops, that's an error!