The Preparing for Pre-Algebra course focuses on building a strong foundation in preparation for a Pre-Algebra course. The first half of the course will practice basic facts and skills. This includes whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. The second half will introduce integers, expressions, one-step and two-step equations, and one-step and two-step inequalities. We recommend this course to students who want an extra year of preparation before starting our Pre-Algebra program.

Pre-Algebra Prerequisites:
To enter Pre-Algebra, the expectation is that the student is:

• fluent with +, -, x and ÷ facts
• experienced with fractions and decimals
• in grade 6 or higher

Algebra vs. Pre-Algebra:
Not sure whether your student should take Pre-Algebra or Algebra I? Use the questions below to help determine which course is the best fit.
If you can answer yes to all six questions, your student is likely ready for Algebra I:

• Do they have proficiency with fractions?
• Do they have proficiency with decimals?
• Do they have proficiency with percents?
• Have they worked with positive and negative numbers?
• Have they worked with solving 2-step equations like 2x - 5 = 13?
• Have they done some graphing (plotting points or graphing lines) on the xy-coordinate plane?

Note: Students do not need to be proficient with the last two topics before beginning Algebra I. These concepts are covered thoroughly in the course, but students who have not worked with them before may need to put in a little extra effort. 

Algebra I - completion of Pre-Algebra
Geometry - completion of Algebra I
Algebra II - completion of Geometry
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry - completion of Algebra II
Calculus - completion of Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry
 

 

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