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TITLE
Algebra I
TEXTBOOK
Algebra I, Applications and Connections, Foster, Winters, Gell, Rath, Gordon,
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., first edition, 1992
DESCRIPTION
ALGEBRA I is a two-semester course in first year algebra covering topics that
include sets; solving equations and inequalities with one variable; properties
of numbers; the addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring
of monomials and polynomials; fractional equations; graphs on the coordinate
plane; solving two equations in two variables (systems of equations); real
numbers; square roots; and quadratic equations.
This course is intended to provide the student with a background in algebra and
a basis for geometry and higher level algebra courses.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. The student will be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and compare real
numbers. (12.1.1 & 12.2.3)
2. The student will be able to express equivalent forms of numbers using
exponents, radicals, scientific notation, absolute values, fractions, decimals
and percents. (12.1.2)
3. The student will be able to interpret relations and functions in
slope-intercept form, point-slope form, and standard form. (12.6.1 & 12.6.4)
4. The student will be able to solve problems graphically that can be
represented by equations or inequalities. (12.6.1)
5. The student will be able to solve problems algebraically that can be
represented by linear and quadratic equations or inequalities. (12.6.2)
6. The student will be able to solve systems of equations algebraically and
graphically. (12.6.3)
7. The student will be able to simplify polynomials using operations (add,
subtract, etc) on polynomials. (12.6.3).
WRITING ACTIVITIES
1. At the end of each chapter, students are to write a short paragraph that
describes what they learned from their studies, what they had trouble with, and
how they might do it differently.
2. Lab procedures and conclusions are written in paragraph form.
3. Most of the time the students are given a problem and are to find the
solution. Sometimes, the students are given the solution and have to create a
story problem that goes with it.
4. The student will be able to write sentences from algebraic equations.
MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
1. Each chapter includes a short essay about a mathematician and the
contributions that were made to the field of mathematics. Students will
understand that people of many cultures contributed to the development of
mathematics and science.
