Norris Math Department

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Textbook:

Algebra I, Applications and Connections, Foster, Winters, Gell, Rath, Gordon, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., first edition, 1992
 

Course Description:

Algebra 1 is a year long course in first year algebra covering such topics as sets; solving equations and inequalities with one variable; properties of numbers; addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring of monomials and polynomials; fractional equations; graphs on the coordinate plane; solving systems of two equations in two variables; real numbers; square roots; and quadratic equations.  The course is intended to provide students with a background in algebra and a basis for geometry and other higher level math courses.

Materials:

Students will need to bring a notebook for working problems in class and completing homework assignments; a folder or binder; pencils; and a simple scientific calculator.