Algebra 1 - L1

This is a very challenging course designed to prepare students for college level courses requiring abstract reasoning and college preparatory courses in mathematics. Emphasis is placed on an algebraic approach to problem solving and skills of algebra. The course bridges the gap between the concrete ideas of arithmetic and the more abstract ideas of higher mathematics. Topics include operations with signed numbers, polynomials, linear and quadratic equations, graphing, and working with a variety of functions. A Texas Instruments graphing calculator is required (TI 84+ is recommended.)