Algebra 1

Algebra 1

2025-2026

Instructor: Maricela Lemos

Email: [email protected]

Class Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30-9:55am (PST)

Zoom Meeting ID: Emailed upon Request

Course Description:

This course prepares students for success in high school mathematics by building a strong foundation in essential algebraic concepts. Topics include integers, fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, order of operations, introduction to algebraic expressions, linear equations, graphing, and introductory geometry. Students will develop problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning through hands-on activities, real-world applications, and collaborative projects.

Guided by a biblical worldview, this course emphasizes the order and logic inherent in mathematics as a reflection of God’s perfect design. Students will be encouraged to see math not only as a tool for understanding the world but also as a way to develop discipline, stewardship, and critical thinking skills that can be used to serve others and glorify God.

This course provides a thorough overview of first-year high school algebra. Students will learn the concept of an expression and how manipulate it in order to solve for a variable quantity in real world situations.

Course Objectives:

This course is designed to prepare students for subsequent courses in Geometry and high school Algebra 2. Students will move from concrete numerical mathematical thinking to abstract algebraic thinking incorporating one or more variables.

Students will become proficient in finding the value of an expression when x is known, as well as finding x when the value of the expression is known. This course meets the high school Algebra 1 requirement.

Required Materials:

• Curriculum: Subscription to ThinkWell Homeschool Algebra 1 online program, one-year subscription ($149)

• Thinkwell Homeschool Algebra 1 Companion Books Volume 1 ($49.99) & Volume 2 ($49.99)

• www.thinkwellhomeschool.com

• Basic scientific calculator (such as Texas Instrument 30 IIx or 30xa)

• Graph paper

• Spiral bound notebook with lined or graph paper

• 1 ½ inch 3-ring binder

Grading Breakdown:

• Homework: 30%

• Quizzes: 10%

• Tests: 40%

• Midterm Exam: 10%

• Final Exam: 10%

Classroom Expectations

1. Attendance: Students should sign in 5 minutes before class begins, using their first and last name.

2. Participation: Video feature must be on, showing student’s entire face. Students may use the chatbox for questions unless called upon to unmute.

3. Preparation: Students must be seated at a table or desk with a pen/pencil, notebook and their completed homework out and ready.

4. Participation: Student participation is encouraged at each session, we will rely on each other to solve and present solutions during class. Homework should be completed on time before the next class session. This will help us all keep the pace and will make our sessions productive.

Homework Policy:

Homework is an essential part of learning, it’s a great opportunity for students to practice and master the new concepts each week. All assignments must be submitted before the beginning of the next class session. Coming to class prepared will make a tremendous difference in student comprehension and class contributions.

Additional Resources:

• The Thinkwell platform provides course materials including video lessons, online exercises, quizzes, notes, practice tests and tests.

• Please ensure you have reliable internet access and a suitable environment to study.

Course Schedule/Syllabus:

This course is structured over a 32-week school year.

*Note: “Assessments” are chapter tests.

Weeks 1-4:

□The Language of Variables and Expressions

□Adding ,Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing Real Numbers

□Tools of Algebra

□Powers, Exponents, Square Roots and Real Numbers

Weeks 5-8:

□Assessment

□Solving Equations

□Proportion and Percent

□Percent Increase and Decrease

Weeks 9-11:

□Assessment

□Inequalities

□Graphing, Solving Inequalities

□Multi-Step and Compound Inequalities

Weeks 12-14: □

□Assessment □

□Introduction to Functions

□Applying Functions

Weeks 15-18:

□Assessment

□Linear Functions

□Slope Intercept Formula

□Point-Slope Form

□Assessment

Weeks 19-21:

□Midterm AssessmentWeeks 19-21

□Systems of Linear Equations

□Linear Inequalities

□Assessment

Weeks 22-25:

□Exponents

□Exponent properties

□Polynomials

□Scientific Notation

□Assessment

Weeks 26-28:

□Factoring: GCF

□Factoring Quadratic Expressions

□Applying Factoring Methods

□Assessment

□Quadratic Functions

Weeks 29-32:

□Solving Quadratic Equations

□Completing the Square

□The Quadratic Formula; The Discriminant

□Probability and Data Analysis

□Final Exam