Sirchia - Honors Algebra I

Course Description

Starting with the 2016-2017 school year, 8th graders will take Honors Algebra 1 so the course now includes 1/3 of the pre-calculus standards.  Common Core Honors Algebra 1 adds some of the standards from the former Algebra II class to the former Algebra I standards.  Honors Algebra 1 demands a faster pace for instruction and learning.  The students will master the following critical areas: (1) quantities and rates, including simple linear expressions and equations; (2)  interpreting linear and exponential functions given graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally; translating between representations; and exploring systems of equations and inequalities; (3) using linear models to describe relationships between quantities and analyzing the appropriateness of linear models; (4) the laws of exponents to include rational exponents, creating and solving equations, inequalities, and systems of equations involving quadratic expressions; (5) solving quadratic equations; graphing of quadratic functions; comparing the key characteristics of quadratic functions to those of linear and exponential; specialized functions to include: absolute value, step functions, and piecewise-defined functions (6) matrices (7) complex numbers.
 
Extra help is available everyday at lunch in my room!  If you are struggling, please seek help immediately so you do not get too far behind.

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