Algebra 1
Avon Lake City Schools
Curriculum Framework
Algebra 1
Course Overview:
Algebra I (9) - 2 semesters - .50 credit each semester. This class is aligned to the national Common Core Standards for Algebra I to prepare our students to compete in a college setting. This class will begin with a more in-depth look at linear functions before moving into systems of equations, quadratic functions, exponential functions, and applications. A graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84) is required.
Textbook (Title and Publishing Company):
Algebra 1 by Larson & Boswell (Big Ideas Learning)
Online/Supplemental Materials:
Delta Math
Assessments:
Common assessments will be given among all Algebra I courses.
Ohio State Test
Content/Topics/Learning Goals
Subject to Pacing and Schedules
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1st Quarter-
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Functions: Relations, Functions, Function Notation, Graphing and Interpreting Graphs
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Inequalities: Single Variable Inequalities, Compound Inequalities, Interval Notation for Solutions Sets
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Absolute Value Problems: Absolute Value Equations & Inequalities
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Linear Functions: Slope, Rate of Change, Finding Equations of Lines, Graphing Linear Functions, Evaluating Linear Functions, Applications of Linear Functions, Arithmetic Sequences, Linear Regression and Correlation
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2nd Quarter-
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Linear Systems: Solutions to Systems, Solving Systems by Graphing, Substitution, and Elimination
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Applications of Linear Systems: General Applications, Distance-Rate-Time Applications, Mixture Applications
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Linear Inequalities, Systems of Linear Inequalities
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Absolute Value Functions with transformations
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Polynomials: Rules of Exponents, Adding/Subtracting/Multiplying Polynomials, Degree
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3rd Quarter-
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Factoring: GCF, Factor By Grouping, Factoring Trinomials, Difference of Squares
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Graphing Quadratics: Standard Form, Vertex Form, Completing the Square, Writing a Function from a Graph, Finding Roots from a Graph and in the Calculator
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Solving Quadratics: Factoring, Square Roots, Completing the Square, Quadratic Formula, Discriminant, Simplifying Radicals
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Quadratic Applications: Projectile Motion, Minimums, Maximums, Zeros, y-intercepts
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4th Quarter -
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Exponential Functions: Graphs, Growth, Decay, Applications, Compound Interest
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Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency, Histograms, Standard Deviation, Bias, Skew, Weighted Mean, Box-and-Whisker Plots, IQR, Outliers and 1.5IQR Rule, Two-way Tables
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Piecewise Functions: With Linear, Quadratic, and Absolute Value Functions, Domain & Range, Graphing, Writing Equations from Graphs
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Last Updated:
September, 2023