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 Themes

Tools of Algebra

Functions and their graphs

Algebraic Concepts and simple equations

Algebraic Concepts and simple equations

Equations and inequalities

Equations and inequalities

Graphing and writing linear equations

Graphing and writing linear equations

Systems of equations and inequalities

Systems of equations and inequalities

Probability

Major Skills

Tools of algebra

Probability and Statistics: to describe, calculate and apply the concepts of mean, median, mode, and range.

Functions and graphing: drawing and interpreting graphs; analyzing trends in scatter plots and graphs.

Algebra and functions: model situations and solve problems

Solving one-variable equations

Algebra and functions: Learn to use variable, expressions, equations, and inequalities, including formulas to model situations and solve problems.

Solving one-variable equations

Algebra and functions: Learn to combine like terms, use distributive property.

Proportions and percents: learn to use ratios, proportions and percents to solve equations.

Solving one-variable equations

Inequalities:

Learn to use variables, expressions, and inequalities, including formulas to model situations and solve problems.

Use coordinate plane to represent functions.

Inequalities:

Learn to use variables, expressions, and inequalities, including formulas to model situations and solve problems.

Use coordinate plane to represent functions.

Solve multi-step and compound inequalities. Interpreting solutions.

Linear functions.

Learn to use patterns to analyze, describe, generalize, patterns using tables, rules, and algebraic expressions and equations and graphs.

Use coordinate plane to represent functions.

Linear functions

Students will be able to using and apply the standard form, parallel and perpendicular lines, and y-intercept form.

Systems of Linear functions

Construct and use linear functions to model and solve real-world solutions.

Systems of linear functions.

Learn to use variables, expressions, and systems of inequalities, including formulas to model situations and solve problems.

Probability

Use probability to make predictions and evaluate the likelihood of simple and compound events.

Standards

2.1

* Compare and order integers, powers and roots using number lines and grids.

*Extend the understanding of scientific notation to very small numbers

2.2

Solve problems involving fractions, decimals, ratios and percents.

Make generalizations about operations with very large and very small numbers.

2.2

Connect the exponential growth and decay models to repeated multiplication by the same factor.

1.3. Solve problems using various algebraic methods and properties

.1.3 Solve problems using various algebraic methods and properties

1.1. Analyze physical phenomena, functions and patterns to identify relationships and make generalizations.

*CMT Prep

*CAPT Prep

1.2 Describe the effects of characteristics of linear relationships on the way the relationships are represented verbally and in tables, graphs and equations

1.2 Describe the effects of characteristics of linear relationships on the way the relationships are represented verbally and in tables, graphs and equations

1.1

. Analyze physical phenomena, functions and patterns to identify relationships and make generalizations.

All Standards Summative Review

Textbook Chapters

Sections 1.1, 1.2, 1.6

Sections 1.7. 1.8, CH 2

Chapter 3:

Algebraic Concepts and Simple Equations

Chapter 3:

Algebraic Concepts and Simple Equations

Chapter 4:

Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 4:

Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 5:

Graphing and Writing Linear

Equations

Chapter 5:

Graphing and Writing Linear

Equations

Chapter 6:

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 6:

Systems of Equations and Inequalities

11.6, 11.7 Summative Evaluations and Course Synthesis

Coached Projects

Fast Talker : finding a function for speech rate

Checks and balances : making a personal budget

Checks and balances : making a personal budget

No Sweat! : Creating an exercise plan

No Sweat! : Creating an exercise plan

Taking the plunge : analyzing and choosing a first job.

Taking the plunge : analyzing and choosing a first job

Let’s Dance: Planning a dance

Let’s Dance: Planning a dance

 Seminars

Think and Discuss: Jobs

Ratio Problems

Percentage World Problems

“The Family Race” Problem – slope (CAPT)

Bottle/Graph

CAPT /CMT PROB:

Percentage Word Problem

CAPTCMT

PROB:

Rock Climbing

Spider legs – system of equations

Cell Phone Plan Comparison