Algebra 1 Syllabus

Course Description

Algebra 1 is a course that continues to help the student with the transition from concrete thinking to abstract thinking. On completion of the course the student will be ready for the next level - Geometry or Algebra 2 (or both at the same time).

Goals / Objectives

Students who successfully complete the course will be able to...

* Write and simplify expressions

* Write and solve equations

* Write and solve systems of equations

* Write linear equations

* Graph linear equations

* Factor expressions

* Add, subtract, multiply, divide and simplify radicals

* Add, subtract, multiply, divide and simplify polynomials

* Write and solve various word problems

Methods

The instructor will...

* Lecture

* Facilitate Discussion

* Have guided practice

* Provide immediate daily feedback on homework

* Guide students in cooperative learning