Algebra 1- Concepts & Connections
Course Definition
Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 |
Unit 1: Modeling Linear Functions Students will construct and interpret arithmetic sequences as functions, algebraically and graphically, to model and explain real-life phenomena. They will use formal notation to represent linear functions and the key characteristics of graphs of linear functions, and informally compare linear and non-linear functions using parent graphs. A.FGR.2 A.MM.1 A.MP.1-8 Unit 2: Analyzing Linear Inequalities Students will create, analyze, and solve linear inequalities in two variables and systems of linear inequalities to model real-life phenomena. A.PAR.4 A.MM.1 A.MP.1-8 Unit 3: Investigating Rational and Irrational Numbers Students will investigate rational and irrational numbers and rewrite expressions involving square roots and cube roots. They should be able to use the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication, with radicals within expressions limited to square roots and cube roots. A.NR.5 A.MM.1 A.MP.1-8 | Unit 4: Modeling and Analyzing Quadratic Functions Students will analyze quadratic functions. Students will (1) investigate key features of graphs; (2) solve quadratic equations by taking square roots, factoring (x2 + bx + c AND ax2 + bx + c), completing the square, and using the quadratic formula; (3) compare and contrast graphs in standard, vertex, and intercept forms. Students will only work with real number solutions. A.PAR.6 A.FGR.7 A.MM.1 A.MP.1-8 | Unit 5: Modeling and Analyzing Exponential Expressions and Equations Students will interpret exponential expressions, one variable exponential equations in context, and understand parameters of two variable exponential equations. A.PAR.8 A.MM.1 A.MP.1-8 Unit 6: Analyzing Exponential Functions Students will construct and analyze the graph of an exponential function to explain a contextual situation for which the graph serves as a model; compare exponential with linear and quadratic functions. A.FGR.9 A.MM.1 A.MP.1-8 | Unit 7: Investigating Data Students will collect, analyze, and interpret univariate quantitative data to answer statistical investigative questions that compare groups to solve real-life problems. Students will represent bivariate data on a scatter plot and fit a function to the data to answer statistical questions and solve real-life problems. A.DSR.10 A.MM.1 A.MP.1-8 Unit 8: Algebraic Connections to Geometric Concepts Students will solve problems involving distance, midpoint, slope, area, and perimeter to model and explain real-life phenomena. A.GSR.3 A.MM.1 A.MP.1-8 |
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