Algebra Lab 1 is a pass/fail yearlong elective course taken in tandem with the Algebra 1 course. The course is designed for those students needing additional assistance to be successful in algebra. The course will include opportunities for student remediation in topics essential to the understanding of algebra along with hands-on opportunities to explore algebraic concepts using a variety of representations. The active engagement of students along with the use of manipulatives and technology, such as calculators, computers, and spreadsheets, will allow students to enhance their understanding of the mathematical principles they are learning in the Algebra I course. Topics include variables and expressions, solving equations and inequalities; linear functions; and graphing and writing linear equations.
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