ALGEBRA 1 SYLLABUS

Purpose of the course:

To study functions, emphasizing an analysis of relationships using a variety of representations including concrete models, algebraic methods, and the graphing calculator.

Course Topics:

Semester 1

          Real Numbers & Variable Expressions

            Linear Equations

Applications of Linear Equations

Using Proportional Reasoning

Relations and Functions

Graphing Linear Functions

Writing Equations of Lines

Systems of Linear Equations

Semester 2

          Applications of Systems of Linear Equations

            Inequalities

            Polynomials

            Factoring Polynomials

            Solving Quadratic Equations

            Quadratic and Exponential Functions

            Operations with Radicals

Course Requirements:

• Completion of classwork and homework

Grading Policy:

The six week average will be calculated as follows:

• 50% Test average
• 25% Quiz average
• 25% Daily Assignment average