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High Math for College Algebra

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Pre Requisites

Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 required.

This college-preparation course reviews and extends the concepts taught in Algebra 2. Students who have not completed Algebra 2 should register for Algebra 2, Mathematics for Data and Financial Literacy, or Mathematics for College Liberal Arts.

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.