Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

polynomial denominators, more extensive work with radicals, graphs of
quadratic and exponential functions and related word problems. Introductory
topics from probability and statistics will also be included.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
FOUNDATIONS FOR ALGEBRA 315 (SP)
Grade: 9 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: None
This course will build up the mathematical background of the students enrolled.
Topics will include: operations with integers, fractions, decimals and percents,
operations with directed numbers, the solution of equations and inequalities,
proportions, graphing lines, et., The goal of this course is to prepare students to
successfully enroll in an Algebra I course the following year.
Full year course, 5 times per week
TRANSITION ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA I-1 360 (SP)
Grade: 9 Grouping: Transition Team
Prerequisites: Must be taken in conjunction with other Transition classes and
enrollment must be reviewed by Transition Team Faculty
Transition Elementary Algebra I-1 is the first year of a two year sequence
covering the basics of Algebra I. This course is intended to suit the student who
requires more time to practice and develop the concepts of Algebra I within a
smaller, supportive environment. The presentation leans toward an informal
approach with limited deductive reasoning.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA I-1 316 (SP)
Grade 9 Grouping: Homogeneous
Prerequisite: None
Elementary Algebra I-1 is the first year of a two year sequence covering the
basics of Algebra I. This course is intended to suit the student who requires
more time to practice and develop the concepts of Algebra I. The presentation
leans toward the informal intuitive approach with limited deductive reasoning.
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits
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