Algebra 1 Semester 2

Before taking this course, students should have taken the first semester of Algebra 1 or its equivalent.

Algebra 1 is the foundation to prepare for future high school math classes and should be taken with the intention to learn.   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 or as a group.  We will also be learning to use technology such as a calculator.  A graphing calculator such as a TI-84 is recommended as the learning curve for a graphing calculator can be steep.   If not available we will also use the online Desmos Calculator.  

Week 1 Linear Sytems of Equations.
Week 2 Systems of Equations
Week 3 Properties of Exponents and relation to radicals
Week 4 Exponential functions and Geometric Sequences
Week 5 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials, Binomials
Week 6 Factoring and Multiplying Binomials
Week 7 Special Factors and more quadratics
Week 8 Quadratic Formula, the discriminant and solutions
Week 9 Linear, Quadratic and Exponential Models
Week 10 Radical expressions and equations
Week 11 Solving Radical Equations
Week 12 Graphing Radicals and introduction to Rational Expressions
 Week 13 Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
 Week 14  Wrap up of Rational Expressions and Review

Each week students will have a quiz.  They will also have a midsemester test and an end of the year test.  These assessments will be graded and students will be allowed to redo if desired.   Math is a journey to understanding, it's important to practice through assignments and learn from assessments.   As a teacher I hope to foster a comfortable environment to learn.   As we work together we will learn together as a class.