Pre-Algebra is an introduction to basic algebra concepts and a review of arithmetic algorithms. The course emphasizes the concepts necessary to be successful in Algebra I and II. The course helps students develop good mathematical study skills and learning strategies. Students will explore algebraic expressions and integers, solve one-step equations and inequalities, decimals and equations, factors, fractions, exponents, operations with fractions, ratios, proportions, percents, linear functions and graphing, spatial thinking, area and volume, right triangles in Algebra, data analysis and probability, and polynomials.
Algebra 1 is a study of the real number system and it's properties. Students will write and solve linear, exponential, and quadratic equations, system of linear equations, linear inequalities, and write and simplify algebraic expressions. Coursework is designed to facilitate mastery of the Kansas State Standards and to help students become better mathematicians , problem solvers, creators and thinkers. Throughout the year, students will consider how mathematics looks in the world outside the classroom and will work through simulations to help them prepare and practice that.