DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

 

Subject:          ALGEBRA I                                                                                                                          Semester:

Grade:                                                                                                                                                     Year: 

 

 

CONTENT

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

August

1.      Language of algebra.

2.      Properties & algebraic proofs to simply exp.

3.      Order of Operations.

a.        Simplify numerical exp.

b.       Simplify algebraic exp.

c.        Evaluate formulas.

1.       How is algebra like a foreign language?

2.       Why is order necessary in order of operations?

3.       How do mathematical properties make computation easier?

4.       Why were formulas created?

5.       What words describe what positive & negative numbers show?

6.       How are algebraic terms “like” terms?

7.       How will you use positive and negative numbers in the next year?

September

 

 

 

 

 

1.      Real numbers.

2.      Integers.

3.      Rational/irrational numbers.

4.      Order of operations with real numbers.

5.      Number systems.

6.      One-step equations.

7.      Stem-and-leaf and line plots.

1.       Why do we use substitution in algebra

2.       What are inverse operations?

3.       Why is it useful to work backwards?

4.       How many solutions can an equation have?

5.       What does “isolate the variable” mean?

October

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.       Equations with more than one step, with variables on both sides, and with grouping symbols.

2.       Measure of central tendency

3.       Geometry-angles and triangles.

1.       Why is there more than one method to solve a multi-step equation?

2.       How does multiplying a fractional equation by an LCM make solving easier?

3.       What are the applications of solving literal equations?

4.      Why do we have fractions, decimals, and percents if they are all equivalent?

5.      How do you apply proportional thinking in your daily tasks?

6.      Why do lending institutions have interest?

7.      When do you see percent of change used?

November

 

 

 

 

 

1.       Ratios and proportions.

2.       Word problems involving percents, percent of change, direct and inverse variation.

3.       Probability and odds.

 

1.       What differences are there in direct and inverse variation?

2.       Do you think equations or inequalities more closely reflect real world situations?

3.       Why are union and intersection?

4.       What is the difference in conjunction and disjunction with true/false statements?

5.       How is absolute value related to distance?

December

 

 

January

 

1.       Coordinate plane.

2.       Relations.

3.       Functions.

1.           What are some uses of coordinate planes or grid systems in real life?

2.           Create a relation from real life; tell its inverse.  Are they both functions?  Why or why not?

February

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.       Slope

2.       Writing equation of lines.

3.       Graphing linear equations

4.       Parallel and perpendicular lines.

5.       Parent and family graphs.

6.       Solving one-step inequalities.

7.       Solving multi-step inequalities

8.       Graphing linear inequalities.

1.           Where is slope used in construction?

2.           In driving, name some applications of parallel and perpendicular.

3.           How did parent and family graphs get their name?

March

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.       Solving compound inequalities.

2.       Solving open sentences involving absolute values.

3.       Multiplying and dividing monomials.

4.       Scientific notation.

5.       Identifying polynomials.

6.       Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials.

1.           How are union and intersection related to conjunction and disjunction?

2.           Do rules of arithmetic apply to polynomials?

DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

 

Subject:          ALGEBRA I                                                                                                                          Semester:

Grade:                                                                                                                                                     Year: 

 

 

CONTENT

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

April

 

1.      Factors, GCF.

2.      Factoring using the distributive property.

3.      Factoring trinomials.

4.      Factoring DOS, PST.

5.      Solving equations by factoring.

6.      Solving equations using the Quadratic Formula.

1.           Compare and contrast algebraic and arithmetical factoring.

2.           Name advantages and disadvantages of using the Quadratic Formula to solve quadratic equation.

May

 

1.      Pythagorean Theorem.

2.      Simplifying radicals.

1.           How can the Pythagorean theorem help someone in construction?

2.           What situations would require using radical versus decimal answers?