Algebra 1
Algebra 1 is the first course in high school mathematics that focuses on algebraic concepts and techniques. It provides a foundation for more advanced math courses and helps develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. The main topics covered in Algebra 1 include:
Variables and expressions: Learn how to use variables (letters) to represent unknown values and create expressions to represent real-world situations.
Order of operations:
Understand the correct sequence of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS) when simplifying expressions.
Equations and inequalities:
Solve linear equations and inequalities with one variable, and learn how to represent their solutions on a number line.
Functions:
Understand the concept of a function and how to represent it using function notation, tables, and graphs.
Linear functions:
Analyze and interpret linear functions, find their slopes and learn how to write an equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b).
Systems of equations:
Solve systems of linear equations using different methods, such as substitution, elimination, and graphing.
Exponents and exponential functions:
Work with exponents, exponential expressions, and exponential growth and decay functions.
Polynomials:
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials, and factor quadratic expressions.
Quadratic equations and functions:
Solve quadratic equations using various methods (factoring, quadratic formula, completing the square) and graph quadratic functions.
Radicals and rational expressions:
Simplify radical expressions, and perform operations with rational expressions.
Probability and statistics:
Calculate and interpret basic probability and statistics, including measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and dispersion (range, variance, standard deviation).
Word problems: Apply algebraic techniques to solve real-world problems.
These topics serve as a foundation for more advanced mathematics courses such as Algebra 2, Geometry, and Precalculus.
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After studying this Algebra 1 course, students will be able to:
- Understand algebraic terminology
- Write out expressions and use variables
- Simplify expressions term by term
- Solve One- and Multi-Step equations
- Write and Graph Inequalities
- Understand arithmetic sequences
- Understand the laws of exponents
- Solve equations systems using different methods: graphing, elimination, and substitution
- Simplify polynomial expressions
- Factor polynomials using various techniques (greatest common factor, grouping, and special factoring patterns)
- Solve quadratic equations (graphing, factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula)