Fundamentals of Algebra

Course Description

This class will entail detailed coverage of numerical and algebraic concepts and is intended to remediate the emerging math student. Strong emphasis will be placed on the application of basic arithmetic to algebraic concepts. Topics will include fractions and decimals, algebraic expressions, positive and negative numbers, solving equations and inequalities, exponents and radicals. The course will also build a necessary vocabulary in mathematics for future courses as well as for this course.

Materials and Resources

CK-12 Online Resource

Teacher Created Online Materials

Materials and resources used throughout this course may include but are not limited to the materials and resources listed here. Materials and resources used during this course are available to parents and students by using student login information on a district-issued iPad.

Course Content

Algebraic Thinking

Decimals

Fractions

Integers

Ratios, Rates, and Proportions

Percents

Expressions, Equations, and Functions

Properties of Real Numbers

Linear Equations

Graphs of Linear Equations and Functions

Linear Inequalities and Absolute Value