9. 10, 11, 12
1 Credit
Graduation Requirement
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra

The Algebra I course will provide opportunities for students to develop and communicate an understanding of algebraic representation as a prerequisite to all higher mathematics courses. Concepts covered in this course include real numbers and their properties, functions, algebraic expressions, linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, graphing polynomials, formulas, slope, data analysis, probability, and matrix. The use of the graphing calculators will be an integral part of this course. This course is designed to prepare students for Geometry and then Algebra II. Upon completion of this class a student must pass the state Algebra I test. It is recommended that a student entering Algebra I should receive an 85 average in Pre-Algebra, score above 75% on the Mississippi Curriculum Test in eighth grade and score 70% on an entry-level test for Algebra I.