Mathematics
Algebra 1 Honors
Algebra 1 Honors provides an accelerated and in-depth study of foundational algebra. Students investigate equations, inequalities, systems, functions, exponents, polynomials, quadratics, statistics, and mathematical modeling. The course emphasizes nonroutine problems, connections between algebraic and graphical representations, precise justification, and the ability to select efficient strategies independently.
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Learning unit 1: Fundamentals of Algebra (Pre-Algebra)
Learning unit 2: Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
- 2-1PracticeMulti-Step Linear Equations
- 2-2PracticeLinear Equations Involving Fractions and Decimals
- 2-3PracticeLiteral Equations and Rearranging Formulas
- 2-4PracticeIdentities, Contradictions, and Number of Solutions
- 2-5PracticeLinear Inequalities
- 2-6PracticeCompound Inequalities and Interval Notation
- 2-7PracticeLinear Equations and Inequalities Word Problems
- 2-8PracticeEquations with Absolute Values
- 2-9PracticeInequalities with Absolute Values
- 2-10PracticeLinear Equations and Inequalities with Parameters
- 2-QQuizUnit 2 Quiz
Learning unit 3: Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
- 3-1PracticeIntroduction to Systems of Equations
- 3-2PracticeSolving Systems by Graphing
- 3-3PracticeSolving Systems by Substitution
- 3-4PracticeSolving Systems by Elimination
- 3-5PracticeSystems with No Solution or Infinitely Many Solutions
- 3-6PracticeSystems of Equations Word Problems
- 3-7PracticeSystems of Linear Inequalities
- 3-8PracticeModeling with Systems
- 3-9PracticeSystems of Three Linear Equations
- 3-10PracticeSystems Involving Parameters
- 3-QQuizUnit 3 Quiz
Assessment checkpoint: Test 1
Learning unit 4: Relations and Functions
- 4-1PracticeFunctions and the Vertical Line Test
- 4-2PracticeFunction Notation
- 4-3PracticeEvaluating Functions
- 4-4PracticeDomain and Range
- 4-5PracticeRate of Change and Slope
- 4-6PracticeLinear Functions
- 4-7PracticeSlope-Intercept, Point-Slope, and Standard Forms
- 4-8PracticeParallel and Perpendicular Lines
- 4-9PracticeTransformations of Functions
- 4-10PracticeOperations on Functions
- 4-QQuizUnit 4 Quiz
Learning unit 5: Absolute Value Functions and Piecewise Functions
- 5-1PracticeThe Absolute Value Function
- 5-2PracticeTransformations of Absolute Value Functions
- 5-3PracticeWriting Absolute Value Functions
- 5-4PracticeIntroduction to Piecewise Functions
- 5-5PracticeEvaluating Piecewise Functions
- 5-6PracticeGraphing Piecewise Functions
- 5-7PracticeModeling with Piecewise Functions
- 5-8PracticeMulti-Condition Piecewise Models
- 5-QQuizUnit 5 Quiz
Learning unit 6: Exponents and Radicals
Learning unit 7: Exponential Functions
- 7-1PracticeIntroduction to Exponential Functions
- 7-2PracticeExponential Growth
- 7-3PracticeExponential Decay
- 7-4PracticeGraphing Exponential Functions
- 7-5PracticeTransformations of Exponential Functions
- 7-6PracticeComparing Linear and Exponential Models
- 7-7PracticePercent Growth and Decay
- 7-8PracticeCompound Interest
- 7-9PracticeSolving Exponential Equations Using Common Bases
- 7-10PracticeAdvanced Exponential Modeling
- 7-QQuizUnit 7 Quiz
Learning unit 8: Sequences
Assessment checkpoint: Test 2
Assessment checkpoint: Exam I
Learning unit 9: Polynomials
- 9-1PracticeIntroduction to Polynomials
- 9-2PracticeAdding and Subtracting Polynomials
- 9-3PracticeMultiplying Polynomials
- 9-4PracticeSpecial Polynomial Products
- 9-6PracticeFactoring Trinomials
- 9-7PracticeFactoring by Grouping
- 9-8PracticeDifference of Squares
- 9-9PracticeSum and Difference of Cubes
- 9-10PracticePolynomial Identities and Advanced Factoring
- 9-QQuizUnit 9 Quiz
Learning unit 10: Quadratic Equations and Functions
- 10-1PracticeIntroduction to Quadratic Functions
- 10-2PracticeGraphing Parabolas
- 10-3PracticeVertex Form
- 10-4PracticeStandard Form and Axis of Symmetry
- 10-5PracticeTransformations of Quadratic Functions
- 10-6PracticeSolving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
- 10-7PracticeSolving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots
- 10-8PracticeCompleting the Square
- 10-9PracticeThe Quadratic Formula
- 10-10PracticeThe Discriminant
- 10-11PracticeQuadratic Word Problems
- 10-12PracticeMaximum and Minimum Problems
- 10-13PracticeQuadratic-Linear Systems
- 10-14PracticeQuadratic-Linear Systems with Parameters
- 10-QQuizUnit 10 Quiz
Assessment checkpoint: Test 3
Learning unit 11: Various Functions
Learning unit 12: Data Analysis and Statistics
Learning unit 13: Applications of Algebra 1
- 13-1PracticeMathematical Modeling
- 13-2PracticeDistance, Rate, and Time
- 13-3PracticeMixture Problems
- 13-4PracticePrecent and Financial Applications
- 13-5PracticeGeometry Applications
- 13-6PracticeChoosing an Appropriate Function Model
- 13-7PracticeMulti-Step Algebraic Modeling
- 13-8PracticeNon-Routine Algebraic Modeling and Optimization
- 13-QQuizUnit 13 Quiz
Assessment checkpoint: Test 4
Assessment checkpoint: Exam II
Assessment checkpoint: Final Exam
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