Integrated Algebra is a comprehensive course in first-year algebra that integrates algebra with elements of geometry and probability. It stresses a conceptual understanding of algebraic techniques and using these techniques as tools for problem solving. Beginning with a discussion of problem-solving strategies and estimation, the course covers such topics as solving linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, algebraic fractions, functions and their graphs, rational and irrational numbers, and quadratic equations.
Integrated Algebra breaks the topics of a first-year algebra course into small segments that can more easily be approached by both the college and non-college bound student. It covers more topics in geometry than Algebra 1, but does not discuss probability.
Among the activities students do in completing this subject are systematically analyzing, translating into equations, and solving various types of word problems, including problems involving geometric figures and problems involving ratio and proportion. Students also perform operations on polynomials, solve quadratic equations using a variety of methods, graph inequalities and functions and solve systems of equations and inequalities using a graph and using algebra.
There are 11 examinations in Integrated Algebra.
Dressler et al., Algebra I: An Integrated Approach, AMSCO School Publications.
