The course objective is to build upon the foundations established in pre-algebra and basic mathematics to develop a growing understanding of how to perform operations and solve problems with real numbers. Students will focus on the importance of linear relations; develop fluency with the language and operations of algebra to analyze and represent relationships; and perform exercises to demonstrate understanding. Students will explore quadratic equations, including solving, graphing, and interpreting quadratic graphs; work with exponential functions; identify if a sequence is arithmetic or geometric and use this knowledge to identify missing terms in a sequence; and create and analyze data sets.