Algebra 1, Parts 1 and 2

Algebra 1, in two parts, is offered for students who need additional time to complete the Algebra 1 curriculum. These two courses employ an interactive, hands-on approach to teaching Algebra concepts. This two-part course uses graphing utilities, the data cycle, and real-world and workplace applications as the platform for learning Algebra. Emphasis is placed on making connections in Algebra to arithmetic, geometry, and statistics. Algebra 1, Part 1 and Algebra 1, Part 2 are each year-long classes. Schools may double block the courses so that they meet every day for a full block of time over the full year. This gives students the chance to earn the first math credit by the end of the 9th grade year in addition to an elective credit for Part 1. Schools may allow students to take Part 1 in the 9th grade year and Part 2 in the 10th grade. This course has an associated Standards of Learning (SOL) test to be taken at the conclusion of Algebra 1, Part 2. Students will participate in these tests only when they have not yet earned sufficient credit for graduation and/or satisfied federal testing requirements.