MI High School Algebra 1 Curriculum
Give your high schooler the support they need to succeed in Michigan Algebra 1. Every lesson and practice problem follows the Michigan K-12 Standards so it matches exactly what their teacher covers.
About High School Michigan Algebra 1
Michigan high school math follows the Michigan K-12 Standards, organized around reasoning with equations, functions, and data. Algebra 1 covers creating and solving equations and inequalities, working with linear and exponential functions, interpreting expressions and polynomials, analyzing scatter plots and data distributions, and connecting functions to real-world contexts. StudyPug provides video lessons and step-by-step practice problems aligned to every strand in this course.
- Strands: Equations and Inequalities, Linear and Exponential Functions, Expressions and Polynomials, and Statistics and Data
- Video lessons for every Algebra 1 topic, taught step by step
- Practice problems with worked examples aligned to Michigan K-12 Standards
- Access on any device so your child can study at home or on the go
Curriculum topics by strand
Browse Algebra 1 lessons and practice problems organized by strand and aligned to the Michigan K-12 Standards.
Michigan High School Algebra 1 Topics
- Equations and Inequalities: Creating and solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities in one and two variables, rearranging formulas, and representing constraints with systems of equations and inequalities.
- Systems of Equations: Solving systems of linear equations exactly and approximately, graphing solution sets for linear inequalities, and proving properties of systems.
- Expressions and Polynomials: Interpreting and rewriting algebraic expressions, adding, subtracting, and multiplying polynomials, and working with rational exponents and radicals.
- Functions: Understanding function notation, domain and range, key features of graphs, average rate of change, and transformations of functions.
- Linear and Exponential Functions: Building linear and exponential models from graphs and tables, writing arithmetic and geometric sequences, and comparing linear and exponential growth.
- Quadratic Functions and Equations: Solving quadratic equations, identifying zeros of polynomials, and solving systems with a linear and quadratic equation.
- Statistics and Data: Representing data with dot plots, histograms, and box plots, comparing distributions, analyzing scatter plots, interpreting linear models, computing correlation coefficients, and distinguishing correlation from causation.
How StudyPug Helps Michigan High School Algebra 1 Students
When a student gets stuck on a concept like graphing linear inequalities or factoring polynomials, StudyPug lets them go back to the exact lesson they need rather than waiting for the next class. Video lessons walk through each step clearly, and practice problems let students check their understanding right away.
Students can work at their own pace through every strand of the Michigan K-12 Standards Algebra 1 course, returning to tricky topics as many times as they need until the concept clicks.
Aligned to Michigan High School Algebra 1 Curriculum
Every StudyPug Algebra 1 lesson is aligned to the Michigan K-12 Standards, covering the same equations, functions, expressions, and data analysis topics that Michigan teachers use in the classroom. Families can be confident that the practice their student does on StudyPug directly supports what is being taught in school.
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