Is Elementary Algebra by Harold Jacobs considered a Algebra I course?

Question

I am trying to assign credits for my high school freshman/sophmore. What do you need to cover in an Algebra 1 course for it to be considered algebra one? thanks for the help.

Answer 1

It depends on your state's requirements.

Call your state's education department.

Answer 2

It is not as much a more advanced course,   but it does have a rather unique, and different approach, however no, I would not give credit for elementary algebra on a algebra 1 level.

Have them go through all the course levels, from pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, and advanced mathematics (calculus and trigonometry) and assign the credits accordingly.

Math needs to be learned/taught incrementally to both benefit the student, and any course they may want to take in college that requires a great deal of math.

We have always used Saxon with great success, but now our son thinks differently, he is not a give me just the facts kind of guy, and that is why we are looking into Jacobs for him.

I do agree that the books are a bit difficult to assign grade level wise, since you start with Jacobs where your child is at, and take it from there.

Just my opinion.

Answer 3

Yes it is, according to the description of the course found on the Rainbow Resource website.  Go to http://www.rainbowresource.com and search the site for "Elementary Algebra",  their descriptions are usually very accurate.

Answer 4

How to solve for variables in simple equations (eg 4(2+x) = 7)

How to graph lines and quadratics.

How to factor and solve quadratics.

How to solve systems of equations.

The basics of trig functions.