Course Description
Throughout Algebra 1 [Honors], students will study a range of topics that extend beyond the traditional framework of Algebra 1. This course begins with fundamental topics in algebra, including number classification, parts of expressions, linear equations, and proportionality. Students will extend these topics as they learn about the many characteristics and applications of linear functions. The course continues with an exploration of systems of equations and inequalities, the structure of polynomials, and an in-depth examination of quadratic functions. Students wrap up the course by analyzing data and probability concepts, inverses, radical functions, and rational expressions.

Course Breakdown

Systems of equations and inequalities
Exponent rules
Polynomial operations
Factoring polynomials
Quadratic function characteristics Nonlinear systems
Data displays
Probability
Exponential functions
Radical and cubic functions
Inverse functions
Rational expressions and functions

Course Goals
Demonstrate the ability to solve systems of equations using a variety of methods.
Simplify polynomials using different operations.
Apply the different methods of factoring polynomials. Choose an appropriate method for solving a quadratic equation.
Explore the measures of central tendency.
Compute various forms of probabilities.
Solve problems involving rational expressions by using different operations.