Current School Mastery™
Grades 8 & 9
Algebra I
Linear equations, systems, inequalities, functions, polynomials, factoring, and quadratics.
1
Linear Functions
Slope, intercepts, and the equation y = mx + b as a model of constant change.
2
Systems
Solving two linear equations and interpreting the intersection.
3
Quadratics
Factoring, the quadratic formula, and the geometry of parabolas.
Definition
Algebra I in one line
Linear equations, systems, inequalities, functions, polynomials, factoring, and quadratics.
Every course builds on the last; each opens the next.
Where this leads next
Algebra I→Geometry
Mastering Algebra I unlocks the reasoning structures of Geometry.
Sample challenges
AdvancedApproachable
Foundational Problem
A representative problem for this course — accessible now, with room to generalize.
Alg I
AdvancedChallenging
Stretch Problem
A problem that extends the course's core ideas into non-routine territory.
Alg IReasoning
AdvancedOlympiad
Transfer Problem
Apply this course's structure to a competition or advanced context.
Alg ITransfer