Welcome to Honors Algebra 1! We are so glad you are here. 

Honors Algebra 1, and the study of algebra in general, build a foundation for mathematics in high school and beyond. Throughout this course, we will develop an understanding of how mathematical relationships can be defined, represented, and used to solve real-world problems — with each unit building on what was covered in earlier units and courses. We will start by exploring sequences, which introduces the idea of describing patterns and making predictions. From there, we will expand this idea by solving equations and inequalities — learning how to find, represent, and interpret solutions in multiple ways. Our work with finding and identifying solutions, will lead into a unit on data where we will use statistical tools to analyze data sets and identify patterns or relationships between variables — providing more ways to interpret information. This understanding leads naturally into a study of functions, which builds upon our study of sequences and equations by modeling more complex relationships between quantities and communicating them clearly using notation. Next we will tackle systems of equations and inequalities, representing and solving problems with multiple constraints at once. From there we will compare exponential and linear functions, seeing how different patterns of change — like growth and decay — can be modeled and analyzed over time. Finally, we will focus on quadratic functions and equations, where we will better understand that not all situations can be represented by a linear pattern, leading to the idea that there are more functions we have yet to identify. We will work on representing and solving quadratic equations in different forms to reveal key features and support strategic problem solving.

On this site you will find some material that will help you know what to expect. Should you have any questions, let me know!