This course extends students knowledge and understanding of the real number system and its properties through the study of variables, expressions, equations, inequalities, and analysis of data derived from real-world phenomena.
Emphasis is placed on making connections in algebra to arithmetic, geometry, and statistics.
Calculator and computer technologies should be used as tools wherever appropriate. Use of a graphing calculator is considered essential to provide a graphical and numerical approach to topics in addition to a symbolic approach. All Virginia Standards of Learning for Algebra 1 are included in this course. Algebraic Geometry Course Content I. Mechanics of Algebra Benchmark Students develop proficiency in using properties of real numbers to simplify and evaluate numerical and algebraic expressions. Indicators Use appropriate computational techniques to evaluate and simplify algebraic and numerical expressions to include absolute value expressions.