Welcome to Algebra I
Course Description
Algebra I is the gateway course for college admissions and the wonderful world of abstract mathematics. Using a top-tier curriculum designed for math champions, this course brings both gifted and math-averse students into the grand adventure of finding “x.”
Class Format: Live classes will take place over Adobe Connect, a secure and feature-rich learning platform with audio/video, chat, whiteboards, and breakout functionality. Students will need working mics and a way to interact with the whiteboard via mouse or touchscreen. Quizzes and tests will be hosted on Moodle.
Class Times: M/T/Th, 12:35 to 1:25 PM ET
Class Dates: September 2 – May 22 (final exam due on May 22)
Text: Introduction to Algebra, from The Art of Problem Solving. A complimentary ebook version of this text is provided by the instructor, along with access to the Art of Problem-Solving website.
Other requirements: Students will need access to Desmos, a free online graphing calculator.
Syllabus
| Week | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sept-2 (Wed) | 1 Follow the Rules | Students will complete weekly quizzes and/or practice problems on Alcumus |
| Sep-8 | ||
| Sep-15 | 2 x Marks the Spot | |
| Sep-22 | 3 Linear Equations | |
| Sep-29 | ||
| Oct-6 | 4 More Variables | |
| Oct-13 | 5 Multi-Variable Linear Equations | |
| Oct-20 | ||
| Oct-27 | 6 Ratios and Percents | |
| Nov-03 | Test 1 Due, Nov. 7 11:59pm ET | |
| Nov-10 | 7 Proportion | |
| Nov-17 | 8 Graphing Lines | |
| Nov-24* | Thanksgiving Break | |
| Dec-01 | More Practice Graphing Lines | |
| Dec-08 | ||
| Dec-15 | 9 Introduction to Inequalities | |
| Dec-22 | Christmas Break | |
| Dec-29 | Christmas Break | |
| Jan-04 | Review Week | |
| Jan-12 | 10 Quadratic Equations – Part 1 | |
| Jan-19 | Test 2 Due, Jan. 23 11:59pm ET | |
| Jan-26 | 11 Special Factorizations | |
| Feb-02 | 12 Complex Numbers | |
| Feb-09 | 13 Quadratic Equations – Part 2 | |
| Feb-16 | ||
| Feb-23 | 14 Graphing Quadratics | |
| Mar-02* | Spring Break | |
| Mar-09 | 15 More Inequalities | |
| Mar-16 | 16 Functions | |
| Mar-23 | ||
| Mar-30 | 17 Graphing Functions | Test 3 Due, Apr. 3 11:59pm ET |
| Apr-06 | 18 Polynomials | |
| Apr-13 | 19 Exponents and Logarithms | |
| Apr-20* | 20 Special Functions | |
| Apr-27 | 21 Sequences and Series | |
| May-04 | 22 Special Manipulations | |
| May-11 | Review Week | |
| May-18 | Final Exam Week | Final due May 22, 11:59pm |