Pre-Algebra, Part 1 (ALG-041)
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Prerequisite
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Learning Outcomes
Pre-Algebra, Part 1 is divided into four units:
Whole Number Foundations
Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
Statistical Analysis
As students complete the course assignments, they will increase their knowledge, improve a 21st-century skill, and develop an attribute.
Knowledge: Pre-Algebra, Part 1
In this course, knowledge refers to the subject matter and content students will learn while completing the readings, practices, quizzes, and assignments.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:
Perform the four mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) on rational numbers (including positive and negative numbers, fractions, and decimals), and apply these operations to solve mathematical problems.
Apply concepts of ratio, proportion, and percent to real world problems.
Understand the meaning of a variable and use variables to write algebraic expressions, linear equations, and linear inequalities to solve real-world mathematical problems.
Gather and analyze data from the outcomes of an event using relative frequencies and data display graphs.
21st-Century Skill: Critical Thinking—Reasoning
As students complete this course's assignments, they will gain skills in Reasoning. This skill is part of Critical Thinking.
Attribute: Humility
This course focuses on developing the attribute of humility in the context of mathematics.
Course Materials
There are no textbooks required for this course, all content can be found within the course lesson pages.
Students may use a handheld graphing or scientific calculator or a Desmos online calculator (found at desmos.com/scientific or desmos.com/calculator only) during the final exam; no other calculator is allowed.
Assignments
Topic Assignments
Each module consists of 4 topics. Each topic has one assignment where students will be asked to demonstrate their knowledge of the content learned from the lesson material. In total, there are 56 assignments in the course. Students will have unlimited attempts.
Content Guides
Every module will have a content guide to help students take notes on the key topics in the lessons. Students will submit them for a grade in Modules 3, 7, 11, and 15. Content guides are graded based on completion, so students will get full points if they have everything filled out.
Students will have the option to resubmit content guides for a fee.
Application Problems and Final Project
At the end of some modules, students will have application problems that challenge them to apply what they learned to real-world problems. There are instructions, templates, and a rubric provided to help students be successful in completing this portion of the course. The 21st Century Skill of Reasoning is taught through the completion of these projects as well. Students should integrate the practices shared in the instructions and feedback to ensure that they earn the optional micro-credential at the end of the course.
Students will have the option to resubmit application problems for a fee.
Module Quizzes
At the end of each module, students will take a quiz that covers all topics taught. While module quizzes can not be resubmitted for a fee, they will allow for two attempts on each question.
Exams
Students will complete these exams during the course.
Mid-Course Quiz: The mid-course quiz is found in Module 8 and covers all of the material learned in Modules 1-7. The mid-course quiz can not be resubmitted for a fee, but like module quizzes, they allow for two attempts on each question.
Final Exam: The final exam is found in Module 16 and is a comprehensive final that covers all material learned in the course from Modules 1-15.
Grading
Your grade in this course will be based on these assignments and exams:
* You must pass the final exam with at least a 60% to earn credit for the course.
Grade Scale
Your letter grade is calculated according to these percentages.
| A | 93% - 100% |
| A- | 90% - 92% |
| B+ | 87% – 89% |
| B | 83% - 86% |
| B- | 80% - 82% |
| C+ | 77% - 79% |
| C | 73% - 76% |
| C- | 70% - 72% | D+ | 67% - 69% |
| D | 63% - 66% |
| D- | 60% - 62% |
| F (fail) | 0% - 59% |
Getting Help
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Course Policies
For information about how long you have to complete the course, resubmitting assignments, retaking exams, and other questions, please see Academy of America’s Policies.