HS Algebra 1 (Part 1)(9th-12th)(FALL)

Students focus on mastery of a single skill, and then move on to learn new concepts, laying a foundation for ever-increasing levels of proficiency. Students will study variables, equations, problem analysis, polynomials, algebraic functions and fractions, radical expressions, graphing, systems, and more.

Materials Needed for this Course:

• Alpha Omega LIFEPAC® Algebra I Set
• Graphing Calculator
• Graph Paper
• Pencil

Syllabus:

SEMESTER 1

VARIABLES AND NUMBERS
• Variables
• Distributive property
• Definition of signed numbers
• Signed number operations

SOLVING EQUATIONS
• Sentences and formulas
• Properties
• Solving equations
• Solving inequalities

PROBLEM ANALYSIS AND SOLUTION
• Words and symbols
• Simple verbal problems
• Medium verbal problems
• Challenging verbal problems

POLYNOMIALS
• Addition of polynomials
• Subtraction of polynomials
• Multiplication of polynomials
• Division of polynomials

ALGEBRAIC FACTORS
• Greatest common factor
• Binomial factors
• Complete factorization
• Word problems

SEMESTER 2

ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS
• Operations with fractions
• Solving equations
• Solving inequalities
• Solving word problems

RADICAL EXPRESSIONS
• Rational and irrational numbers
• Operations with radicals
• Irrational roots
• Radical equations

GRAPHING
• Equations of two variables
• Graphing lines
• Graphing inequalities
• Equations of lines

SYSTEMS
• Graphical solution
• Algebraic solutions
• Determinants
• Word problems

QUADRATIC EQUATIONS AND REVIEW
• Solving quadratic equations
• Equations and inequalities
• Polynomials and factors
• Radicals and graphing