Courses

Introduction to Art

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Fine Arts
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Grades: 7, 8
This is a foundational art course that includes the study of art history, art production, and art criticism. The influence of prominent artists and several art movements will be introduced to students. Students also visually express themselves by applying learned production skills to various projects. Read More

Middle School Journalism: Tell Your Story

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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English Language Arts
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Grades: 7, 8
Who? What? When? Where? Journalism provides us with the answers to these questions for the events that affect our lives. In this course, students will learn how to gather information, organize ideas, format stories for different forms of news media, and edit their stories for publication. The course will also... Read More

Pre-Algebra, Part 1

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Mathematics
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Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
This introductory pre-algebra course is designed to bridge the gap from basic math to abstract concepts. It is a study of whole number foundations, operations with rational numbers, algebraic equations, and statistical analysis. This is the first course in a two-part Pre-Algebra series. This course uses our “https://is.byu.edu/ksa” Knowledge, Skills,... Read More

Pre-Algebra, Part 1 (Credit Recovery)

BYU Independent Study
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0.5 Unit
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Mathematics
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Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
This course is specifically designed for credit recovery purposes and is intended for students who have previously attempted and failed the corresponding course. In this course, students will learn how to work with fundamental mathematical functions with integers, fractions, and decimals; use the order of operations to evaluate variable expressions;... Read More