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Mathematics - Algebra I

District Course #0812

Course Description

Open to: 9 - One-year Course
Prerequisite: Mathematics 8 with a C or better
Content: Students will be introduced to the concepts of algebra, geometry, logic, probability and statistics with an emphasis on algebra.

Adopted Materials

Title: Algebra 1
Edition: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 0-13-365946-1

Mathematics Curriculum Map
Course overview, activities, vocabulary, supplemental materials in pdf format.

Copyright Resources

Course Scope

Unit 0 Preparation and Review 1 Week
Unit 1 Variables, Function Patterns, Graphs 2 Weeks
Unit 2 Rational Numbers 2 Weeks
Unit 3 Solving Equations 4 Weeks
Unit 4 Solving Inequalities 3 Weeks
Unit 5 Graphs and Functions 2 Weeks
Unit 6 Linear Equations and their Graphs 3 Weeks
Unit 7 Systems of Equations and Inequalities 3 Weeks
Unit 8 Exponents and Exponential Functions 2 ½ Weeks
Unit 9 Polynomials and Factoring 3½ Weeks
Unit 10 Quadratic Equations and Functions 2 Weeks
Unit 11 Radical Expressions and Equations 2 Weeks
Unit 12 Radical Expressions and Functions 3 Weeks
Unit Various Selected Topics  

Assessment Correlation acronyms key
Mathematics Curriculum Matrix K-12 pdf or Word document

Unit 0

Preparation and Review

1 week

Instructional Objective

0812.01 Review arithmetic skill prerequisites from previous years.

Standard Reference
AI.1.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Demonstrate skills at performing basic arithmetic skills using fractions and decimals.

 

TMA

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Unit 1

Variables, Function Patterns, Graphs

2 weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.02 Use the proper order of operations. Perform operations with real numbers.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use the order of operations simplify numerical expressions.

Text
Review Masters

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.03 Use a variety of methods, including common mathematical formulas, solve problems drawn from daily life.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use a problem-solving model develop and apply problem-solving strategies. (e.g., guess and check, draw a diagram, make a list, work backwards, identify a simpler problem.)

Ch 1

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.04 Understand and use variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities.

Standard Reference
AI.3.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Translate an English phrase or sentence in an algebraic expression and vice versa.

Ch 1

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.05 Understand and use procedures for operating on algebraic expressions.

Standard Reference
AI.1.1.1, AI.1.1.2, AI.1.2, AI.1.3.1, AI.1.3.3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Evaluate an algebraic expression using rational numbers.

Ch 1

TMA, EOC

02

Evaluate an expression using exponents.

Ch 1

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.06 Make predictions using measures of central tendency and plots and tables.

Standard Reference
AI.5.2.1, AI.5.2.2

01

Find missing measures of central tendency.

Ch 1

TMA

02

Graph scatter plots and find the line of best fit.

Ch 1 and Ch 6

TMA

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Unit 2

Rational Numbers

2 weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.07 Understand and use positive and negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and scientific notation.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.1, AI.1.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Convert decimals (terminating and repeating), fractions, or percents interchangeably.

Ch 2

TMA, EOC

02

Perform basic operations on positive and negative numbers.

 

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.08 Make and evaluate logical arguments.

Standard Reference

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Make and evaluate logical arguments (e.g., explain why it is not possible divide by zero.)

Ch 2

EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.09 Understand and use variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities.

Standard Reference
AI.3.2.1, AI.3.2.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Translate an English phrase or sentence in an algebraic expression and vice versa.

Ch 2

TMA, EOC

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Unit 3

Solving Equations

4 weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.10 Understand and use positive and negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and scientific notation.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Convert decimals (terminating and repeating), fractions, or percents interchangeably.

Ch 3

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.11 Understand properties of the real number system.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Recognize and use a property of real numbers (associative, commutative, distributive, and equality) in an algebraic expression.

Ch 3

TMA, EOC

02

Identify and use identity and inverse properties in algebraic expressions.

Ch 3

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.12 Use a variety of methods, including common mathematical formulas; solve problems drawn from daily life.

Standard Reference
AI.3.3.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use a problem-solving model, develop and apply problem-solving strategies. (e.g., guess and check, draw a diagram, make a list, work backwards, identify a simpler problem.)

Ch 3

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.13 Understand and use proportions, ratios, and map scales.

Standard Reference
AI.3.3.1, AI.2.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Calculate the solutions to problems using ratio, proportion, and percent.

Ch 3

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.14 Understand and use variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities.

Standard Reference
AI.3.2.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Translate an English phrase or sentence in an algebraic expression and vice versa.

Ch 3

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.15 Understand and use appropriate procedures solve linear equations and inequalities such as:
3x – 4 = 2
or
3x – 4 > 2

Standard Reference
AI.3.2.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Solve linear equations with one variable for computational or word problems.

Ch 3

TMA, EOC

02

Solve absolute value equations

Ch 3

TMA, EOC

03

Solve fractional equations

Ch 3

TMA, EOC

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Unit 4

Solving Inequalities

3 week

Instructional Objective

0812.16 Understand and use variables, expressions, equations, and inequalities.

Standard Reference
AI.3.3.1, AI.3.2.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Translate an English phrase or sentence in an algebraic expression and vice versa.

Ch 4

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.17 Understand and use appropriate procedures solve linear equations and inequalities such as:
3x – 4 = 2
or
3x – 4 > 2

Standard Reference AI.3.3.1, AI.3.2.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Solve fractional equations

Ch 4

TMA, EOC

02

Solve inequalities with one variable in computational or word problems.

Ch 4

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.18 Model real-world phenomena using polynomial and rational functions, noting restricted domains.

Standard Reference
AI.3.1.1, AI.3.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Model real-world phenomena using polynomial, and rational functions.

Ch 4

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.19 Understand concepts of the Cartesian Coordinate System.

Standard Reference
AI.3.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Identify inequalities by their representation on a graph.

Ch 4

TMA, EOC

02

Graph an inequality with one or two variables.

Ch 4

TMA, EOC

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Unit 5

Graphs and Functions

2 weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.20 Understand and use procedures for operating on algebraic expressions.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Evaluate an algebraic expression using rational numbers.

Ch 5

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.21 Represent a set of data in a table, a graph, and as a mathematical relationship

Standard Reference
AI.3.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Identify whether an expression, ordered pair, or graph does or does not represent a function and justify the conclusion.

Ch 5

TMA, EOC

02

Evaluate functions written in function notation

Ch 5

TMA

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Unit 6

Linear Equations and their Graphs

3 weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.22 Use graphs and sequences to represent and solve problems.

Standard Reference
AI.3.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use graphs and sequences to represent and solve problems.

Ch 6

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.23 Understand the purpose and capabilities or appropriate technology.

Standard Reference

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Discuss and understand the purpose and capabilities or appropriate technology.

Graphing calculator demo

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.24 Understand and use procedures for operating on algebraic expressions.

Standard Reference

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Evaluate an algebraic expression using rational numbers.

Ch 6

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.25 Understand concepts of the Cartesian Coordinate System.

Standard Reference
AI.3.2.1, AI.3.4.1, AI.5.2.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Determine the slope of a line using the slope formula, the equation of the line, or the graph of the equation.

Ch 6

TMA, EOC

02

Determine the linear equation of the line using the slope, y-intercept, or coordinates and will compare the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines.

Ch 6

TMA, EOC

03

Determine a linear equation from analyzing the graph of the equation.

Ch 6

TMA, EOC

04

Graph a linear equation with one variable.

Ch 6

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.26 Model real-world phenomena using polynomial and rational functions, noting restricted domains.

Standard Reference

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Model real-world phenomena using polynomial and rational functions.

Ch 6

TMA, EOC

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Unit 7

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

3 weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.27 Understand the purpose and capabilities or appropriate technology.

Standard Reference

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Discuss and understand the purpose and capabilities or appropriate technology.

Graphing Calculator demo

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.28 Understand and use appropriate procedures solve simple linear systems of equations and inequalities such as
x + y = 7
2x + 3y = 21
or
x + y < 7
2x + 3y > 21

Standard Reference
AI.3.1.2, AI.3.2.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Solve systems of linear equations in two variables.

Ch 7

TMA, EOC

02

Graph a linear equation with two variables.

Ch 7

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.29 Model real-world phenomena using polynomial and rational functions, noting restricted domains.

Standard Reference
AI.3.2.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Model real-world phenomena using polynomial, rational, and basic exponential functions.

Ch 7

TMA, EOC

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Unit 8

Exponents and Exponential Functions

2 ½ weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.30 Use positive and negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and scientific notation.

Standard Reference
AI.1.1.2, AI.1.1.3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Convert numbers from scientific notation (including those with negative exponents) the standard form and vice versa.

Ch 8

TMA, EOC

02

Understand and perform basic operations on positive and negative numbers.

Ch 8

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.31 Understand and use procedures for operating on algebraic expressions.

Standard Reference
AI.1.1.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Multiply perfect squares and perfect square trinomials.

Ch 8

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.32 Understand properties of roots, exponents, and logarithms.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Students will perform operations on numerical expressions containing roots and integral exponents.

Ch 8

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.33 Use a variety of methods, including common mathematical formulas, solve problems drawn from daily life.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use a problem-solving model, develop and apply problem-solving strategies. (e.g., guess and check, draw a diagram, make a list, work backwards, and identify a simpler problem.)

Ch 8

TMA, EOC

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Unit 9

Polynomials and Factoring

3½ weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.34 Use number theory concepts (divisibility rules, factors, multiples, primes) solve problems.

Standard Reference
AI.1.2.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Apply definitions of prime and composite numbers solve mathematical problems.

Ch 9

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.35 Understand and use procedures for operating on algebraic expressions.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Factor simple polynomials.

Ch 9

TMA, EOC

02

Factor the difference of two squares or perfect square trinomials.

Ch 9

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.36 Use appropriate procedures simplify and solve polynomial equations and inequalities such as
x2 + 3x = 7
or
x2 + 3x < 7

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.3

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Solve polynomial word problems with or without factoring.

Ch 9

TMA, EOC

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Unit 10

Quadratic Equations and Functions

2 weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.37 Understand and use procedures for operating on algebraic expressions.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.1, AI.3.1.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Evaluate an algebraic expression using rational numbers.

Ch 10

TMA, EOC

02

Evaluate an expression using exponents.

Ch 10

TMA, EOC

03

Identify a quadratic function by its degree and whether the parabola opens up or down.

Ch 10

TMA

04

Solve by factoring.

Ch10

TMA

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Unit 11

Radical Expressions and Equations

2 weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.38 Understand properties of roots, exponents, and logarithms.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Students will perform operations on numerical expressions containing root and integral exponents.

Ch 11

TMA, EOC

02

Perform basic operations simplify radical expressions containing variables.

Ch 11

TMA, EOC

03

Solve radical equations

Ch 11

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.39 Know and apply the Pythagorean Theorem solve real world problems.

Standard Reference

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Find the lengths of the sides or a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Ch 11

TMA, EOC

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Unit 12

Radical Expressions and Functions

3 weeks

Instructional Objective

0812.40 Make and evaluate logical arguments.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Make and evaluate logical arguments (e.g., explain why it is not possible divide by zero.)

Ch 12

EOC

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Unit Various

Selected Topics

Instructional Objective

0812.41 Apply number sense everyday situations

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Determine the reasonableness computation and word problems, choosing an appropriate method (e.g., using estimation, evaluating according context).

Throughout Text

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.42 Use mathematical models solve problems.

Standard Reference

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Understand the nature and use of mathematical models.

Throughout Text

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.43 Select the appropriate means communicate mathematical information.

Standard Reference
AI.3.1.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Construct tables, charts, or graphs represent mathematical data.

Throughout Text

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.44 Determine length, area, capacity, weight, time, and temperature with appropriate units.

Standard Reference
AI.2.1.1, AI.2.2.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use US customary and metric units of measurement calculate perimeter, area, surface area, and volume.

Throughout Text

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.45 Use equivalent units, comparable units, and conversions

Standard Reference
AI.2.2.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Understand equivalent units, comparable units, and conversions.

Throughout Text

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.46 Understand units and their relationship one another and real world applications.

Standard Reference
AI.2.2.1

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use measurement in word problems (e.g., rate, work, distance, power, percent mixture)

Throughout Text

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0812.47 Understand that error accumulates in a computation when there is rounding at intermediate steps.

Standard Reference
AI.1.3.2

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Determine the reasonableness computation and word problems, choosing an appropriate method (e.g., using estimation, evaluating according context).

Throughout Text

TMA, EOC

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