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Algebra 1A (Competency-based)

Course Description:

This competency-based Algebra course (CBE) is the first in a two-course sequence. In this course, students will learn about algebraic concepts such as integers, linear equations, inequalities and factoring. As students work through each interactive lesson, they will have the opportunity to complete several self-check activities and journal entries. Ultimately, this course will assist students in developing fundamental algebraic skills that will allow them to use problem-solving strategies in real-world situations as well as using graphing technology to interpret, represent, and communicate mathematical concepts.
This course utilizes the same lesson content and assessments from our standard high school Algebra 1 course, but it incorporates three important elements of a competency-based learning model. Firstly, it aligns each lesson and assessment activity to relevant Michigan academic content standards for high school mathematics. Secondly, it promotes learning for mastery by permitting multiple avenues and/or attempts at demonstrating mastery within assessments, allowing students to demonstrate growth in their learning over time. Finally, it utilizes the Learning Outcomes features within our learning management system (LMS) in order to report out each student's performance on individual competencies correlated to groups or domains of important content standards in order to assess a student's level of competency on these key skills, in addition to providing students a traditional overall score (i.e., a final percentage of total points earned in the course).

Course Details:

Course Title (District): Algebra 1A (Competency-based)
Course Title (NCES SCED) : Algebra I
Course Provider : Michigan Virtual
Content Provided By : Michigan Virtual
Online Instructor Provided By : Michigan Virtual
Standards Addressed : Michigan Merit Curriculum, Common Core State Standards, National Collegiate Athletic Association
Alignment Document : https://learn.michiganvirtual.org/alignment-document-coming-soon
Academic Terms : Semester
NCES SCED Code : 02052
Subject Area : Mathematics
Course Identifier : Algebra I
Course Level : High School (Secondary)
Available Credit : 0.5
Sequence : 1 of 2

How To Enroll:

Enrollment Website : https://slp.michiganvirtual.org/
Email : [email protected]
Phone : (888) 889-2840

Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.

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Additional Course Information:

Additional Cost Description:

None

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to...

  • Explore the foundations of Algebra using rational numbers, radical numbers, ratios, and integers
  • Write, solve, and graph equations, inequalities, functions, linear functions and system of equations
  • Apply equations, inequalities, functions, linear functions, and system of equations to real world situations

Unit 1: Introduction to Algebra

Unit 2: Equations and Inequalities

Unit 3: Linear Functions

Unit 4: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Unit 5: Bivariate Data

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Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.
School Year Enrollment Count Pass Count Completion Rate Notes
23-24 0.0%

Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube.

Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/