ALGEBRA 1A
UNIT 1 Linear Equations Chapters
1 - 5 12 wks
Topics
- Evaluating Expressions
- Order of Operations
- Translating English to Math while
writing expressions
- Equation vs. Expression vs.
Inequalities
- Operations with negative numbers
and absolute value
- Validating solutions
- Distributing and combining like
terms
- Solving equations, isolating a
particular variable (geometry applications)
- Special cases for solution sets
,all or no solution problems
- Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
- Definition of function, domain and
range (proper notation as appropriate)
- Numeric —Algebraic — Graphical
representations of lines and data sets
- Slope
- Finding x – intercepts
- Forms of linear equations
- Regression
Attempts should be made to refocus
writing linear equations in all forms, particularly Point-Slope Form.
General Testing Schedule
There will be a Midterm Exam that will
take place during the 12th week of the course. This Exam will cover
all of the assigned topics above and some questions will be designed in the same
style and format as the MCAS test.
Focus Proper Function notation
and usage; Graphs and Equations; Solve vs. Simplify
ALGEBRA 1A
UNIT 2 Linear Systems Chapters
6, 7 + 8 wks
Topics
Chapter 6 Inequalities (3 weeks)
- 1 variable
- 2 variable
- compound
- absolute value
- graphing
Chapter 7 Solving Systems (3 weeks)
- Graphing
- Substitution
- Linear Combination
- Inequalities
Statistics and Probability (2 weeks)
- Mean median mode
- Stem leaf
- Box and whisker box plot
- basic probability – and (and ) or
- Fundamental Counting Principle (if
time allows)
General Testing Schedule
Chapter 6 Test
Chapter 7 Test
Statistics Quiz
(Final to focus on Unit 2, but
comprehensive)