This course is designed based on the Indiana state standards for Algebra I. It has been created to challenge you to think and work through a variety of problems using your creativity and problem-solving skills in order to give you a solid foundation in basic algebra.

The course will cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, solving equations, solving inequalities, functions, linear functions and systems of equations and inequalities. You are strongly advised to thoroughly read all the material in each lesson before attempting to do any of the problems in any lesson assignment.

Each lesson will be divided into multiple sections, each of which will discuss one or more main idea. There will typically be links to videos, definitions of new terms, multiple examples, and multiple practice problems in each section. Pay attention to the definitions, which are always underlined. A definition or idea outlined in a box should be considered to be especially important.

None of the material presented here will be suitable for speed-reading or skimming that might work in other courses. You will need to read carefully, and think through and analyze the points being made.

You should proceed through the course in the order presented in the syllabus. You can access the different pages, quizzes and assignments from the syllabus, or you can simply proceed forward (or back) by clicking 'Next' at the bottom right of each page (or by clicking 'Back' at bottom left to review a previous page.)

Prerequisites

You must have successfully completed both the first and second semester of Pre-Algebra or its equivalent before beginning this course.

Required Materials

You will need a scientific calculator, a ruler or straight edge, and a supply of coordinate plane graph paper. Access to a scanner for scanning assignments to be uploaded is also required.

The course is designed to be self-contained, with no textbook required.