Oak Meadow’s Algebra 1 course encourages students to develop a strong foundation in algebraic thinking while exploring connections between math and the world around them. Using Algebra 1 by Elayn Martin-Gay (Pearson, 2016), this course blends structured skill-building with creative, real-world applications to make learning meaningful and engaging.
Students will work through self-corrected exercise sets to reinforce their understanding and prepare for chapter tests. Lessons include hands-on explorations that encourage students to connect new concepts with prior knowledge, analyze mathematical ideas through historical and cultural perspectives, apply algebra artistically, and examine real-world and financial applications.
Topics covered include:
- Graphs, functions, and inequalities
- Systems of linear equations
- Polynomials and rational expressions
- Radicals and quadratic equations
- Trigonometric ratios
While the answer key is in the back of the textbook, the textbook is also accompanied by an online resource called MyLab Math (Previously referred to as My Math Lab) that contains many helpful tools such as instructional videos, chapter test prep videos, a detailed solution manual, and the digital textbook, which can be downloaded to a device and viewed offline with the Pearson App. MyLab Math will soon be available for individual purchase for students using the course independently at the publisher's website (This access is not included with the textbook or coursebook purchase). We will email you when the vendor has the online site set up for our materials, it's still under construction as of August 11, 2025
The Course ID for students not enrolled in Oak Meadow is oakmeadow18892
After purchasing MyLab Math students will have access to:
- Video tutorials that walk through key concepts step by step
- Interactive practice exercises with instant feedback
- Guided examples and worked solutions to build confidence and problem-solving skills
- Personalized study plans to track progress and focus on areas that need extra support
- Real-world applications that connect algebra to everyday life
- Progress assessments to measure understanding along the way
