NAC389.468. Prealgebra.

A course of study in prealgebra must include instruction designed to teach the pupil to do the following:

     1. Demonstrate strategies for solving problems, including the use of sets, Venn diagrams, sketching diagrams and techniques of estimation.

     2. Solve and graph equations and inequalities of the first degree.

     3. Demonstrate an understanding of exponents.

     4. Evaluate algebraic expressions and algebraic formulas by using the correct order of operations.

     5. Perform basic monomial operations.

     6. Add and subtract polynomials.

     7. Formulate and solve problems in everyday life by using ratio, proportion and percentages.

     8. Formulate and solve problems in everyday life by using the basic techniques of algebra.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 5-4-87; A 4-1-92)