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Algebra 1

Teacher(s):     Mrs. Edberg & Mr. Kleiman

Textbook:       Focus on Algebra

Publisher:       Addison-Wesley

The textbook, Focus on Algebra, covers the following topics:

1. Data and Relationships
2. Patterns, Change, and Expressions
3. Introducing Functions
4. Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
5. Analyzing Linear Functions and Their Graphs
6. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
7. Lines and Distance
8. Polynomials
9. Quadratic Functions and Equations
10. Functions and the Structure of Algebra

This program encourages mathematical exploration, discovery, practice, application, reflection and self-assessment and emphasizes connections to the real world.  It provides a complete homework set that integrates skills, concepts, critical thinking, math reasoning, and applications.  Students are given opportunities to problem solve and explain their thinking.  Each section begins with an investigation that helps students construct mathematical meaning.

Each chapter is divided into three to five sections.  Students will be given a quiz on each section.  A test will be given at the end of each chapter.  Students will, in most cases, be allowed to retake a quiz or test.  A mid-year and final exam will be given.

Students will receive assignments on most days.  Time will generally be given in class to start the assignment, and some students may finish.  Assignments are due the next day unless otherwise stated.  Completion of the homework is imperative for success in mathematics.

Upon successful completion of the Algebra I class, the student will continue on to

Geometry the following year.