Algebra 1 examines the basic structure of real numbers, algebraic expressions, and functions. The topics studied are linear equations, inequalities, functions and systems, quadratic equations and functions, polynomial expressions, data analysis, probability, and properties of functions. Mathematical modeling of real-life problems and problem solving are major themes of the course.  Students successful in this course will take Honors Geometry the following year. High school credit is given upon successful completion of the full year of Algebra 1, including passing the final exam.

Students in this course take the state High School Assessment Test for Mathematics, which includes both algebraic and statistical concepts. This course satisfies the high school Algebra I requirement.