Course Description

Students will review the basic arithmetic operations on whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers. They will gain a better understanding of graphing two variable equations: lines, parabolas, absolute value, and exponential shapes. They also will study various algebraic concepts: solutions of first and second degree equations, solutions of systems of first degree equations, and solutions of inequalities; operations with exponents, operations and factoring with polynomials, and operations with square roots. Concepts will be presented visually and applied through word problems.

This class has summer homework.

To be successful in this class:

Students at the Honors level will need daily at-home practice and possible assistance from their teaching parent. Parents will be expected to check homework and monitor students as they work.  Tests and assignments will be given to take at home with occasional quizzes given in class. Students should expect to spend at least one hour per day on these assignments.

Families with students in this class should also consider enrolling in Algebra 1 Virtual Lab.

See the Honors Addendum BELOW for a detailed explanation of the honors work.

Grades: 9th Grade

Fees: $465 plus $35 materials fee

Prerequisites:

Pre-Algebra or an equivalent curriculum. Students should have mastered arithmetic skills such as fractions, decimals, and integers. They also should have experience with variables, solving equations, and graphing.

Course Credit: 1 math (honors)