Algebra I B*

Algebra I is a common starting point for high school math studies. A review of fundamental math skills in Unit 1 will ensure students are ready for algebraic concepts. Students’ math competence will grow as they learn to solve expressions, equations, and inequalities by using formulas, ratios, proportions, percentages, and rates. Other concepts include identifying functions, understanding patterns and sequences, direct and inverse variation, slope formulas, writing and graphing linear equations, and systems of equation and inequality. Students will learn exponent rules to work and solve exponential functions, operations with polynomials to solve quadratic functions and equations, and the various methods of graphing, factoring, simplifying square roots, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. Using tables and graphs, students will analyze and organize data and statistics using linear, quadratic, and exponential models. The standard assessment questions throughout the course will help the students to successfully complete the course and prepare for new concepts in Geometry.