Tech Algebra I

District 2853

Month

Content

Performance Standards Addressed Grades 9-11 Grades 11-12

Skills for Student Achievement

Assessment

September	Algebra - Benchmark #11 Mathematical Reasoning - Benchmark #3 Computation & Operation - Benchmarks #1, #2 Number Sense - Benchmark #1	· Use of calculators – enter fractions, decimals, %, and memory key
October	Mathematical Reasoning - Benchmarks #1, #5	· Use problem solving techniques
October and November		· Use measurement systems – English-English conversions, metric-metric conversions, metric – English & English – metric conversion · Use measuring devices including calipers and micrometers
December	Mathematical Reasoning - Benchmark #1 Data and Statistics - Benchmark #1	· Make graphs bar – pie – line · Interpret graphs · Collect, organize and interpret data
January	Geometry - Benchmark #1	· Define points, lines, segments, trays · Understand parallel, perpendicular · Understand angles, acute, obtuse, right · Measure segments and angles
February	Geometry - Benchmarks #1, #3	· Understand characteristics of two dimensional shapes – area, diagonals, perimeter, diameter, circumferences, radius · Name two dimensional shapes – square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, triangles, circles
March	Geometry - Benchmark #3	· Understand characteristics of three dimensional shapes – volume, surface area, edge length, slant height, height · Solve problems using ratio and proportion · Discern between direct and indirect relationship
April	Spatial Sense - Benchmark #1	· Use scale drawings and scale factor direct relation · Interpret drawings · Interpret maps and directions · Create scale drawing and build model
May		· Understand and use the number line, +/- numbers, multiply, divide, add, subtract · Discern between scalar and vector quantities · Use vectors · Understand and use Scientific Notation · Discern between accuracy and precision · Find appropriate answers using significant digits