Algebra I
District
2853
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Month |
Content |
Performance Standards Addressed
Grades 9-11 Grades 11-12 |
Skills for Student Achievement |
Assessment |
September
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·
Use
of Variables |
Algebra - Benchmark #1 |
|
·
Write and relate
equations for real situations ·
Finding solutions for
variable equations ·
Draw and interpret graphs
of inequalities ·
Understand set operations ·
Application of formulas |
·
In class activity on
Pythagorean Theorem ·
Apply to daily life ·
Test |
|
October |
·
Multiplication
in Algebra |
Mathematical Reasoning - Benchmark
#1 Computation & Operation - Benchmarks
#1, #6 Algebra -
Benchmarks #1, #5 |
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·
Apply math properties -
multiplication ·
Multiplication of
Algebraic fractions ·
Use of rate ·
Operations of positive
and negative numbers ·
Solve inequalities ·
Problems of chance |
·
Application to real life
problems ·
Test |
|
November |
·
Addition
in Algebra |
Mathematical
Reasoning - Benchmark #1 Computation
& Operation - Benchmarks #1, #6 Algebra - Benchmarks #1, #5 |
|
·
Apply math properties -
addition ·
Draw and interpret
coordinate graphs ·
Solve two-step equations ·
Use distributive property ·
Linear equations and
patterns ·
Solve 2-step inequalities |
·
In class activity for
like terms ·
Test |
|
December |
·
Subtraction
in Algebra |
Mathematical Reasoning - Benchmark
#1 Computation & Operation - Benchmarks
#1, #6 Algebra -
Benchmarks #1, #5 |
|
·
Apply properties to
subtraction ·
Solve equations using
subtraction ·
Read & use spreadsheets ·
Graph linear equations ·
Solve triangle
simulations |
·
In class activity on
triangle inequality ·
Test |
|
January |
·
Linear
Sentences |
Mathematical Reasoning - Benchmarks
#1, #3 Patterns and Functions - Benchmarks #1, #3 Algebra - Benchmark #5 Data
and Statistics - Benchmark #2 Geometry - Benchmark #7 |
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·
Application of horizontal
& vertical linear equations ·
Apply spreadsheets
real-world problems ·
Solve equations with
variable on both sides ·
Use linear equations to
solve real-world problems ·
Use of graphic calculators ·
Clear fractions from
equations |
·
Visual
vie of graphing calculation ·
Test |
|
February |
·
Division
in Algebra |
Mathematical Reasoning - Benchmark
#1 Computation
& Operation - Benchmarks #1, #6 Algebra - Benchmarks #1, #5 |
|
·
Algebraic division ·
Operations on real
numbers ·
Use of rates, ratios and
percents ·
Using probability ·
Solve percent problems ·
Proportions write and
solve |
·
Similar
figure in class activity ·
Apply
to real life ·
Test |
|
March |
·
Slopes
and Lines |
Mathematical Reasoning - Benchmarks
#1, #4 Data and Statistics - Benchmark
#3 Patterns and Functions - Benchmark
#1 Algebra - Benchmarks
#3, #5 Geometry -
Benchmark #5 |
|
·
Find
Slope & understand ·
Understand
rate of change ·
Write
equations involving slope and intercepts ·
Determine
line of trends |
·
Latitude
items activity ·
Apply
to real life ·
Test |
|
April |
·
Exponential
Powers |
Mathematical Reasoning - Benchmark
#3 Patterns and Functions - Benchmarks
#2, #4 Algebra -
Benchmark #6 |
|
·
Application
of exponents ·
Use
the rules of exponents |
·
Real
life application problems ·
Test |
|
May |
·
Quadratic
Equations and Square Roots ·
Polynomials ·
Linear
Systems ·
Functioning
(if time permits) |
Patterns and Functions - Benchmark
#1 Algebra -
Benchmark #11 |
Algebra -
Benchmarks #1, #10 |
·
Solve
quadratic equations ·
Simplify
radicals ·
Use
of absolute value in distance formula ·
Define
polynomials ·
Use
the rules for multiplying different polynomial forms ·
Solve
a system of equations by graphing, substitution, and addition (mult.) method ·
Examine
and apply the various factoring patterns |
·
Daily
Assignments ·
Application
where possible ·
Test |