Week 1
Lesson 1
General Theorems for Higher-Order Problems
Rational Root Theorem, Remainder Theorem, Factor Theorem, Conjugate Root Theorem, and Descartes Rule of Signs
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Cubic Equations
Applying the theorems to 3rd order polynomial equations
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Logarithms Rules
Similar to exponent rules; lots of practice, including the use of a calculator or a table
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Rate/Time Problems
Including Wind/Water Problems and vehicle-route problems
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Logarithm Equations and Richter scale problems
A new easy type of equation to solve with some important applications
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Economics Problems
Word problems from across the Algebra curriculum with an economic theme, including the necessary vocabulary, (using logarithms as well)
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Astronomy Problems
 Including Planetary Orbits
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Projectile Problems
Mostly quadratic equations
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Mixture Problems
Chemistry, Construction and Baking
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Linear Interpolation
Rarely taught but very useful for solving higher order problems and helpful for understanding calculus and computational methods
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Radiocarbon Dating
More logarithms, but including range restrictions and interpolation
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Review
End of year test