Systems of equations is a topic that is traditionally taught through memorizing and practicing several different procedures. However, the National Research Council says a deeper learning is imperative for developing 21st century skills for the workplace. In their 2012 report Education for Life and Work: Guide for Practitioners, they say, “Meaningful learning includes understanding of the deeper structure of problems and the methods used to solve them, enabling students to transfer their knowledge and skills to new problems. In contrast, rote learning—simply knowing facts or how to follow procedures—does not lead to transfer.”By studying algebra conceptually, students gain a deeper understanding that helps them develop reasoning skills useful in school and beyond. In the Teaching Strategies for Improving Algebra Knowledge in Middle and High School Students Practice Guide (2019), Star et al. recommend “algebra instruction that moves students ... to make connections between algebraic concepts and the procedures present in problems, and helping students recognize how the placement of the quantities relative to the operations in problems impacts the solution strategy” (p. 1). This course will deepen understanding of solving a system of equations using these suggestions.