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 basic answer key is in the back of the textbook, the publisher offers an online resource called MyLab Math which contains helpful tools such as instructional videos, a detailed solution manual, and the digital textbook. You can check it out with Pearson’s free 14 day trial and then upgrade through the platform for $60 if you find it helpful!
The course ID for students not enrolled in Oak Meadow’s distance learning school is oakmeadow18892. If you are enrolling with Oak Meadow, your teacher will provide your complimentary access code prior to your start date.
Please note that Oak Meadow course assignments are not loaded into MyLab Math nor does it tie into an LMS. The MyLab Math platform is supplementary and not required to complete the course.
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
