HSC 021 - Introductory Algebra for Precalculus

• Use decimal place value to read and order numbers on a number line.
• Convert between decimal and scientific notation.
• Calculate with and convert between decimals, fractions, and percentages and interpret their significance in a variety of contexts.
• Use dimensional analysis to convert units of time, length, area, volume, and speed.
• Use Order of Operations to evaluate expressions including those with fractions, square roots, absolute value, and integer exponents.
• Translate between simple word phrases and mathematical notation, using variables to represent quantities where necessary.
• Evaluate a formula given a list of variable values.
• Solve single variable linear equations and proportions.
• Solve linear inequalities and graph their solutions on the number line.
• Solve multivariable equations or formulae for a given variable.
• Read and interpret graphs, charts, and tables.
• Create and use the graphs of points and lines in the plane.
• Generate an equation of a line given sufficient characteristics. 
• Create, use, and interpret linear models in a variety of authentic settings.
• Model with, and solve, systems of two linear equations in two variables.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and simplify polynomial expressions.
• Apply Polya’s four-step problem-solving process.
• Use technology as a tool for calculating and graphing.
• Explain the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.
• Practice productive struggle to creatively solve problems, enhance metacognition, and strengthen independent learning.