8th Grade: Algebra
This course builds on skills developed in Introduction to Algebra and provides the foundation for all upper school math courses. In this course, students deepen their understanding of linear functions and inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, and their graphs. Students are introduced to quadratic equations, factoring, polynomials, radical equations and operations of rational expressions. Word problems, including those concerning mixtures and rates are also taught. The graphing calculator is used as a tool to explore concepts, for data analysis and to solve more complex problems with realistic data.