Strategic Math (Period 3)

Placement: Completion of Algebra I and another year of math or Basic Algebra A,B,C, & D

This math course is designed for juniors and seniors who are seeking to fulfill their 3rd year math requirement for graduation, but do not have the prerequisite skills to take Algebra 2 or a similar level of coursework. This course is not A-G compliant but it will prepare student for the CAASPP and college entrance placement test in mathematics. Students must complete either Algebra 1A and 1B OR Basic Algebra AB and Basic Algebra CD. The course is split into four units of study as follows:

* Algebra Academy (18 weeks) reviews and deepens students’ understanding of algebra concepts. These include exponents, radicals, solving equations, systems of equations and quadratics.

* Real-Life Geometry (6 weeks) looks at the foundations of geometry, scale drawings, maps, and area and volume problems.

* Probability & Statistics in the World (6 weeks) includes gathering and analyzing data, creating appropriate visual displays and explanations of data, introduces the concepts of distribution and statistical tests, and explores probability in games and other contexts.

* Money Talks (6 weeks) the cost of buying and maintaining a car, budgeting, banking, credit and taxes are all introduced in this unit.