Algebra 1 Quarter 1

Before taking this course, students should be comfortable working with positive and negative integers, simple equations, combining like terms, and simple functions.  If the student has taken a pre-algebra course or its equivalent, they will be prepared to take this class.  

Algebra 1 is the foundation to prepare for future high school math classes and should be taken with the intention to learn.   

This course will focus on the concepts and skills learned in the first quarter of Algebra 1. 

These concepts covered in this course include:
Week 1: Review of rational numbers and solving 1 and 2 step equations
Week 2: Solving equations with 2 variables
Week 3: Properties of equality
Week 4: Absolute value functions
Week 5: Linear Equations: Slope and graphing
Week 6:  Standard form, slope-intercept form and point-slope form
Week 7: Transforming linear equations
Week 8: Working with inequalities

Material will be presented through exploring concepts and discovering relationships between mathematical concepts.  There will be examples, practice and exploration.  Students will be given an example or exploration activity, then will work with the instructor to understand problems then they will solve problems on their own.  

Homework is assigned but answer keys will be posted.  Assessments will be used to track student progress.  Please request a letter grade if required.  Students should expect to spend 2 to 4 hours a week outside of class on homework.