Class VIII Math Descriptions

ALGEBRA I PRINCIPLES: development of problem-solving skills and conceptual understanding of algebra; review of equations, inequalities and applications; polynomial and rational expressions; radicals; solutions of linear, quadratic and rational equations; linear and quadratic functions and models; graphing utilities used as needed; guided problem-solving throughout the year to reinforce and deepen conceptual understanding. 

ALGEBRA I EXTENDED: development of problem-solving skills and conceptual understanding of algebra; review of equations, inequalities and applications; polynomial and rational expressions; radicals; functions; solutions of linear, quadratic, rational and radical equations; quadratic models; geometry topics including coordinate geometry, algebraic proofs, constructions and locus; graphing utilities used as needed; integrated challenges and active problem-solving throughout the year to reinforce and deepen conceptual understanding.