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Students in Algebra 1 continue their study of patterns and relationships, formalizing their knowledge, learning to use symbolic notation and connecting their understandings to the real world.

• In Unit 1, students model real world situations using equations and inequalities. Students solve equations and inequalities, including those involving absolute value.
• In Unit 2, students study relationships, functions, and function properties.
• In Unit 3, students examine linear functions and linear inequalities.
• In Unit 4, systems of equations and systems of inequalities are studied, as well as the student’s ability to represent real world situations using systems.
• In Unit 5, students use data analysis to solve problems and investigate the role of probability in many contexts: experimental probability compared to theoretical probability, sampling, bias, and simulation.
• In Unit 6, students are introduced to and investigate polynomials. Students are introduced to the role that factoring can play in determining the roots of an equation.
• In Unit 7, students explore quadratic and exponential functions.

Note: As part of this course, students prepare for and take the Algebra/Data Analysis High School Assessment, one of the requirements necessary for a high school diploma in the state of Maryland.