Chapter 1

Foundations for Algebra

Where's the math?

This skydiver is falling very fast! 

You can use positive and negative numbers to describe all kinds of things, like changes in elevation.

In this chapter, you will learn to use different kinds of numbers to describe real-world situations and perform operations.

Domains

Quantities

Seeing Structure in Expressions

Big Ideas

Variable

Essential Question: How can you represent quantities, patterns, and relationships?

Properties

Essential Question: How are properties related to algebra?

Remind Stream

Wall of Wisdom