Algebra Essentials is designed to be taken along with Algebra I. It will cover basic skills required to be successful in all high school math courses, along with providing extra practice of skills learned in Algebra I. Topics covered will include fractions, operations with integers, simplifying algebraic expressions, solving basic equations and inequalities, graphing, decimals, percentages, probability, measurement, radicals, and basic geometry, although the list will change to reflect the specific needs of the individual student. All work is designed to be completed in class.