Algebra I

Course Description:
The Algebra I course will provide opportunities for students to develop and communicate and understanding of algebraic representation as a prerequisite to all higher mathematics courses. The use of graphing calculators will be a integral part in this course. This course is designed to prepare students for Geometry and/or Algebra II. This is a one-credit course.

Course Outline:

	Connections to Algebra
	Properties of Real Numbers
	Solving Linear Equations and Functions
	Writing Linear Equations
	Solving and Graphing Linear Equations
	Systems of Linear Equations
	Exponents and Exponential Functions
	Quadratic Equations and Functions
	Polynomials and Factoring
	Rational Equations and Functions
	Radicals and Connections to Geometry