Algebra

Master Algebra 1 through OpenStax's research-backed curriculum — from linear equations to quadratic methods — with interactive Nexus lessons built for VR School's immersive learning environment. Each of the nine units unlocks as a standalone Program, so you can start with the skills you need most.

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Algebra — Advanced Quadratic Methods

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Apply the quadratic formula to complex scenarios, rewrite quadratics in multiple forms, and connect vertex form to real-world optimisation.

22 courses · 156 lessons$0.00/mo

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9.1 What Are Perfect Squares? (7 lessons)
9.1 What Are Perfect Squares? (7 lessons)
9.10 Rewriting Quadratic Expressions in Vertex Form (9 lessons)
9.10 Rewriting Quadratic Expressions in Vertex Form (9 lessons)
9.11 Using Quadratic Expressions in Vertex Form to Solve Problems (7 lessons)
9.11 Using Quadratic Expressions in Vertex Form to Solve Problems (7 lessons)
9.2 Completing the Square, Part 1 (7 lessons)
9.2 Completing the Square, Part 1 (7 lessons)
9.3 Completing the Square, Part 2 (7 lessons)
9.3 Completing the Square, Part 2 (7 lessons)
9.4 Completing the Square, Part 3 (8 lessons)
9.4 Completing the Square, Part 3 (8 lessons)
9.5 Quadratic Equations with Irrational Solutions (7 lessons)
9.5 Quadratic Equations with Irrational Solutions (7 lessons)
9.6 The Quadratic Formula (7 lessons)
9.6 The Quadratic Formula (7 lessons)
9.7 Applying the Quadratic Formula (7 lessons)
9.7 Applying the Quadratic Formula (7 lessons)
9.8 Deriving the Quadratic Formula (6 lessons)
9.8 Deriving the Quadratic Formula (6 lessons)
9.9 Writing Quadratics in Different Forms (7 lessons)
9.9 Writing Quadratics in Different Forms (5 lessons)

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Algebra — Exponential Functions

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Understand exponential growth and decay, compare linear vs. exponential models, and apply percentage change to financial and scientific contexts.

15 courses · 113 lessons$0.00/mo

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5.1 Properties of Exponents (8 lessons)
5.10 Looking at Rates of Change (7 lessons)
5.11 Modeling Exponential Behavior (8 lessons)
5.12 Reasoning about Exponential Graphs, Part 1 (7 lessons)
5.13 Reasoning about Exponential Graphs, Part 2 (7 lessons)
5.14 Which One Changes Faster? (7 lessons)
5.15 Changes Over Equal Intervals (7 lessons)
5.2 Rational Exponents (7 lessons)
5.3 Patterns of Growth (8 lessons)
5.4 Representing Exponential Growth (8 lessons)
5.5 Representing Exponential Decay (8 lessons)
5.6 Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation (9 lessons)
5.7 Analyzing Graphs (7 lessons)
5.8 Exponential Situations as Functions (7 lessons)
5.9 Interpreting Exponential Functions (8 lessons)

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Algebra — Functions and Sequences

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Explore function notation, domain and range, arithmetic and geometric sequences, and transform graphs across multiple representations.

18 courses · 138 lessons$0.00/mo

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4.1 Describing and Graphing Situations (8 lessons)
4.10 Comparing Graphs (8 lessons)
4.11 Graphing a Function Using Transformations (9 lessons)
4.12 Domain and Range, Part 1 (8 lessons)
4.13 Domain and Range, Part 2 (8 lessons)
4.14 Sequences (7 lessons)
4.15 Introducing Geometric Sequences (7 lessons)
4.16 Introducing Arithmetic Sequences (7 lessons)
4.17 Representing Sequences (7 lessons)
4.18 The nᵗʰ Term of a Sequence (9 lessons)
4.2 Function Notation (7 lessons)
4.3 Interpreting Using Function Notation (7 lessons)
4.4 Using Function Notation to Describe Rules, Part 1 (7 lessons)
4.5 Using Function Notation to Describe Rules, Part 2 (8 lessons)
4.6 Features of Graphs (8 lessons)
4.7 Finding Slope (7 lessons)
4.8 Using Graphs to Find Average Rate of Change (8 lessons)
4.9 Interpreting and Creating Graphs (8 lessons)

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Algebra — Linear Equations and Inequalities

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Build fluency with one- and two-variable linear equations, graph lines, and solve inequalities — the foundational language of all higher algebra.

16 courses · 115 lessons$0.00/mo

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1.1 Exploring Expressions and Equations (7 lessons)
1.10 Connecting Equations to Graphs, Part 1 (7 lessons)
1.11 Connecting Equations to Graphs, Part 2 (4 lessons)
1.11 Connecting Equations to Graphs, Part 2 (7 lessons)
1.12 Writing the Equation of a Line (9 lessons)
1.13 Lines from Tables and Graphs (7 lessons)
1.14 Writing Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines (9 lessons)
1.15 Direct Variation (7 lessons)
1.2 Writing Equations to Model Relationships, Part 1 (8 lessons)
1.3 Writing Equations to Model Relationships, Part 2 (7 lessons)
1.4 Equations and Their Solutions (7 lessons)
1.5 Equations and Their Graphs (8 lessons)
1.6 Equivalent Equations (7 lessons)
1.7 Explaining Steps for Rewriting Equations (7 lessons)
1.8 Choosing the Correct Variable to Solve For, Part 1 (7 lessons)
1.9 Choosing the Correct Variable to Solve For, Part 2 (7 lessons)

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Algebra — Polynomials and Factoring

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Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials; factor using GCF, trinomial patterns, and difference-of-squares to build algebraic fluency.

7 courses · 54 lessons$0.00/mo

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6.1 Add and Subtract Polynomials (8 lessons)
6.2 Multiplying Polynomials (8 lessons)
6.3 Dividing Polynomials (8 lessons)
6.4 Greatest Common Factor and Factor by Grouping (8 lessons)
6.5 Factor Trinomials (8 lessons)
6.6 Factor Special Products (7 lessons)
6.7 General Strategy for Factoring Polynomials (7 lessons)

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Algebra — Quadratic Functions

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Graph parabolas in standard and vertex form, interpret key features, model projectile motion, and connect algebraic and graphical representations.

17 courses · 124 lessons$0.00/mo

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7.1 Patterns of Change (7 lessons)
7.10 Graphs of Functions in Standard and Factored Forms (7 lessons)
7.11 Graphing from the Factored Form (8 lessons)
7.12 Graphing the Standard Form, Part 1 (8 lessons)
7.13 Graphing the Standard Form, Part 2 (8 lessons)
7.14 Graphs That Represent Situations (8 lessons)
7.15 Vertex Form (7 lessons)
7.16 Graphing from the Vertex Form (7 lessons)
7.17 Changing the Vertex (8 lessons)
7.2 Introduction to Quadratic Relationships (7 lessons)
7.3 Determining if a Function is Quadratic (7 lessons)
7.4 Comparing Quadratic and Exponential Functions (7 lessons)
7.5 Building Quadratic Functions to Describe Situations, Part 1 (7 lessons)
7.6 Building Quadratic Functions to Describe Situations, Part 2 (7 lessons)
7.7 Domain, Range, Vertex, and Zeros of Quadratic Functions (7 lessons)
7.8 Equivalent Quadratic Expressions (7 lessons)
7.9 Standard Form and Factored Form (7 lessons)

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Algebra — Solving Quadratic Equations

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Solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula; interpret discriminants and apply to geometric problems.

12 courses · 85 lessons$0.00/mo

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8.1 Finding Unknown Inputs (7 lessons)
8.10 Rewriting Quadratic Expressions in Factored Form, Part 4 (8 lessons)
8.11 Writing Quadratic Equations Given Real Solutions (7 lessons)
8.12 Using Technology to Find the Quadratic Regression (7 lessons)
8.2 When and Why Do We Write Quadratic Equations? (7 lessons)
8.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Reasoning (7 lessons)
8.4 Solving Quadratic Equations with the Zero Product Property (7 lessons)
8.5 How Many Solutions? (7 lessons)
8.6 Rewriting Quadratic Expressions in Factored Form, Part 1 (7 lessons)
8.7 Rewriting Quadratic Expressions in Factored Form, Part 2 (7 lessons)
8.8 Rewriting Quadratic Expressions in Factored Form, Part 3 (7 lessons)
8.9 Solving Quadratic Equations by Using Factored Form (7 lessons)

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Algebra — Systems of Equations and Inequalities

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Model real-world problems with pairs of equations, solve by substitution and elimination, and represent feasible regions with systems of inequalities.

15 courses · 113 lessons$0.00/mo

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2.1 Writing and Graphing Systems of Equations (7 lessons)
2.10 Writing and Solving Inequalities in One Variable (9 lessons)
2.11 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables (7 lessons)
2.12 Using Linear Inequalities as Constraints (8 lessons)
2.13 Solving Problems with Inequalities in Two Variables (8 lessons)
2.14 Solutions to Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables (8 lessons)
2.15 Solving Problems with Systems of Linear Inequalities in Two Variables (7 lessons)
2.2 Writing Systems of Equations (7 lessons)
2.3 Solving Systems by Substitution (7 lessons)
2.4 Solving Systems by Elimination, Part 1 (7 lessons)
2.5 Solving Systems by Elimination, Part 2 (7 lessons)
2.6 Solving Systems by Elimination, Part 3 (7 lessons)
2.7 Systems of Linear Equations and Their Solutions (7 lessons)
2.8 Representing Situations with Inequalities (7 lessons)
2.9 Solutions to Inequalities (10 lessons)

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Algebra — Two-Variable Statistics

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Analyse scatter plots, calculate correlation, distinguish causation from association, and construct linear regression models from authentic datasets.

6 courses · 45 lessons$0.00/mo

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3.1 Linear Models (8 lessons)
3.2 Fitting Lines (8 lessons)
3.3 Residuals (7 lessons)
3.4 The Correlation Coefficient (8 lessons)
3.5 Using the Correlation Coefficient (7 lessons)
3.6 Causal Relationships (7 lessons)

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