{{a href=”external_link-1″}}SAS Curriculum Pathways has launched a free Algebra 1 course that provides teachers and students with all the required content to address the Common Core State Standards for Algebra.
Available online, the course engages students through real-world examples, images, animations, videos and targeted feedback. Teachers can integrate individual components or use the entire course as the foundation for their Algebra 1 curriculum.
“Success in Algebra 1 opens the door to STEM opportunities in high school and beyond, and can set students on the path to some of the most lucrative careers,” said Scott McQuiggan, director of SAS Curriculum Pathways. “This course gives teachers engaging content to support instruction, and will help them meet Common Core requirements.”
SAS developed the Algebra 1 course in collaboration with the North Carolina Virtual Public School, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, and the Triangle High Five Algebra Readiness Initiative, an organization that promotes the important role mathematics teachers play in preparing students for college and careers.
The course maps to publisher requirements recently established by the lead writers of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. More specifically, the course addresses the authors’ concerns for greater emphasis on mathematical reasoning, rigor and balance.
In addition, the course takes a balanced approach to elements such as conceptual understanding, procedural skill, and opportunities to apply key concepts. It incorporates 21st-century themes like global awareness and financial literacy while weaving assessment opportunities throughout the content.
While Algebra 1 is the first full course developed, SAS Curriculum Pathways also provides interactive resources in every core subject for grades six through 12 in traditional, virtual, and home schools at no cost to all U.S. educators.
SAS Curriculum Pathways has registered more than 70,000 teachers and 18,000 schools in the United States.
