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 12^th 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

• 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 Exam

(Final to focus on Unit 2, but comprehensive)