Text Book:                

Algebra 1, Copyright: 2001

McDougall Littell Inc.

Specific Course Objectives:

The student will:

1.  Write and evaluate expressions, check solutions, use verbal and algebraic models, organize data, and represent functions.

2.  Add, subtract, multiply and divide real numbers and determine the likelihood of an event using probability and odds.

3.  Utilize techniques for solving linear equations systematically and apply ratios, rates, percents and problem solving strategies.

4.  Graph linear equations using tables, intercepts and slope-intercept.

5.  Write linear equations in different forms given a slope and a point, two points, and perpendicular lines.

6.  Solve and graph inequalities, absolute-value equations and inequalities, find measures of central tendency, and use statistical plots.

7.  Solve linear systems of equations and inequalities using graph-and-check, substitution, and combinations.

8.  Multiply and divide exponential expressions, use scientific notation, and use exponential decay and growth models.

9.  Evaluate square roots, simplify radicals, and solve quadratic equations.

10.  Add, subtract, multiply, factor and solve polynomials.

11.  Solve rational equations, perform operations on rational expressions, and graph rational functions and inverse variation functions.

12.  Solve and graph radical equations, apply the Pythagorean Theorem and use trigonometric ratios.