Algebra 1/2 is made up of five instructional components: Introduction of the New Increment, Examples with Complete Solutions, Practice of the Increment, Daily Problem Set, and Cumulative Tests. Algebra 1/2 covers all topics normally taught in prealgebra, as well as additional topics from geometry and discrete mathematics. It is recommended for seventh-graders who plan to take first-year algebra in the eighth grade or for eighth-graders who plan to take first-year algebra in the ninth grade. Algebra 1/2 represents the culmination of the study of prealgebra mathematics. The textbook contains answers to odd-numbered problems, and an answer key is provided for all homework problems. A Solutions Manual is also available for step-by-step solutions to the homework problems.

In Algebra 1/2, students will learn:

• fractions and their arithmetic operations
• decimals and their arithmetic operations
• mixed numbers and their arithmetic operations
• signed numbers and their arithmetic operations
• order of operations
• percents
• ratios
• proportions
• divisibility
• rounding
• place value
• unit conversions
• scientific notation
• evaluation and simplification of algebraic expressions
• the solution of linear equations in one unknown
• word problems involving algebraic concepts
• graphing
• perimeter
• area
• surface area
• volume
• classification of geometric figures and solids
• geometric construction
• symmetry