Welcome! In this course, you will be exposed to a powerful set of mathematical tools called Algebra. As a set of tools, Algebra is the foundation of higher mathematics. While you learn Algebra, you will become used to a new way of thinking: a way of investigating new situations, discovering new relationships, and figuring out what strategies can be used to solve problems. During this course you will collaborate with other students as a member of a study team. By the end of this course, you will have a powerful set of mathematical tools at your disposal. You will see how these tools connect with each other so that you can use them to solve new problems. In order to be successful in mathematics it is critical that you actively participate in your learning.