I suppose that Pre-algebra can be whatever the school elects to include. Unlike Val's description of California math curriculum, about 40% of DS' Pre-algebra curriculum would be more properly label Pre-geometry & Pre-trigonometry. In fact, I think the course may finally be relabeled. Probably something like passport to algebra and geometry.

Interestingly, I took Pre-algebra over three decades ago and while we covered geometry topics there were no coverage of basic trigonometry. Come to think of it, I am not sure if the non-GT Pre-algebra covers exactly the same topics.

Last edited by Quantum2003; 10/03/13 12:37 PM.