Course Description

This is the first year of a 2-year sequence special education algebra course. This course is designed to help students obtain a better understanding of basic math skills and build a foundation for future mathematical study. Some of the topics of study include problem-solving techniques, operations with variables, equation and inequality solving, order of operations, mathematical properties, writing and evaluating expressions, inverse operation, and factorization. Instruction is individualized as needed. Students will supply their own basic scientific calculators {Tl scientific preferred). 

Grade Open To: 9-11

Course Description

This is the second year of a two-year sequence special education algebra course. This course is designed to help students gain a better understanding of algebra and master its concepts. Some of the topics include: measurement, fraction concepts, percentages, ratios, graphing, numeric operations, calculator operations, decimals, integers, equations, statistics, rational numbers, and basic geometry concepts. Instruction is individualized as needed. Students will supply their own basic scientific calculators {Tl scientific preferred). 

Grade Open To: 10-12

Course Description

This year-long course special education course is designed to help students gain an understanding of general topics in geometry. Students will be able to identify different types of lines and angles and their relationships. Some of the topics covered in this class will include: angle & triangle identification, congruence, similarity & basic trigonometry, quadrilaterals & their properties; solving problems for perimeter, area, volume and surface area. Instruction is individualized as needed.

Grade Open To: 10-12

Course Description

This special education course is designed to aid students to meet challenges faced by most consumers. The topics include: basic skills of computation, calculator applications, budgeting, handling savings and checking accounts, loan applications, buying and financing a car, automobile insurance, buying/renting a house, and paying income taxes. Instruction is individualized as needed.

Grade Open To: 11-12

Course Description

This is a special education course designed to provide foundations in essential math skills. Some of the topics include problem solving techniques, decimals, fractions, and pre-algebra concepts. Instruction is individualized as needed. 

Grade Open To: 9-10 (IEP Team Recommendation)

Course Description

This is a special education course designed to provide foundations in pre-algebra concepts. Students will learn about fractions and decimals, inequalities, square roots, and irrational numbers. Other topics included are variables, algebraic patterns, expressions and algebraic rules and properties. The class will also address basic geometric concepts such as surface area and volume of 3D shapes along with measurements of angles and lines. Instruction is individualized as needed. 

Grade Open To: 9-10 (IEP Team Recommendation)