District
Curriculum Overview
Subject: Mathematics Course: 314 Algebra I Honors Grade
Level: 9 – 12
Concepts
|
Topics/Units |
Content/Skills |
Essential
activities/Agreements |
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Recognizing linear and
non-linear graphs from data tables |
Relationships and Methods
of Representation |
·
Identify
independent, dependent variable ·
Qualitative
graphing ·
Use graphing
calculator |
Qualitative
Graphing Activity Categories Lab Best Fit Graphs w/
Calculator |
|
Writing equations to model
direct and inverse variation, linear data sets, and solving equations
symbolically |
Single Variable Equations
and Inequalities |
·
Definition of
function ·
Simplify
expressions ·
Commutative,
associative, distributive properties ·
Properties of
equality |
Perimeter
and Area Problems Perfect
Timing Activity Word
Problems Properties
Lab |
|
Writing, analyzing and
interpreting equations to model linear situations |
Linear Equations,
Inequalities and Slope |
·
Slope-intercept
form ·
Point-slope
form ·
Coordinate
geometry |
Method of Finite
Differences Linear Computer Lab 1,2,3 Tying the Knot Common Mid-Term Exam |
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Writing and solving systems
to model situations Solving systems of
inequalities by graphing |
Systems of Equations and
Inequalities |
·
Solving by
graphing ·
Solving by
substitution ·
Solving by
addition and subttraction |
Ring!
Ring! Ring! Activity Cubes
1,2,3 Activity Linear Programming Activity |
|
Using data tables, graphs
and equations to represent exponential relationships |
Exponential Equations and
Laws of Exponents |
·
Laws of
exponents ·
Exponential
data tables and equations |
Towers of Money, Money, Money |
|
Writing and solving
equations, and interpreting graphs to model quadratic situations |
Quadratic Equations |
·
Standard form ·
Vertex form ·
Factored form ·
Operations
w/polynomials |
Method
of Finite Differences Guess
My Rule Peg
Game |
|
Using inequalities to model
linear programming problems |
Linear Inequalities |
·
Use
inequalities to represent constraints ·
Graph systems
of linear inequalities |
Linear Programming Activity
Common Final Exam |