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Mathematics - Algebra A Semester 1

Algebraic Concepts

Properties: Identify/Apply
The learner will be able to recognize and/or apply properties of the many subsets of the set of real numbers including the property of closure for the four basic operations.
Strand Source Activities
Properties CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 1.0 Classroom
  
Properties: Construct Arguments
The learner will be able to apply properties of numbers to create elementary valid arguments for, or develop counterexamples to claimed assertions.
Strand Source Activities
Properties CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 25.1 Classroom
  
Operations: Comprehend/Apply
The learner will be able to comprehend and apply operations such as taking the opposite, determining the reciprocal, and taking a root.
Strand Source Activities
Operations CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 2.0 Classroom
  
Properties: Apply
The learner will be able to apply properties of numbers to illustrate the true or false nature of an assertion.
Strand Source Activities
Properties CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 1.1 Classroom
  
Properties: Number System
The learner will be able to apply the properties of the number system to evaluate the validity of results.
Strand Source Activities
Properties CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 25.0 Classroom
  
Properties: Number System
The learner will be able to apply the properties of the number system to justify the various steps of a given procedure.
Strand Source Activities
Properties CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 25.0 Classroom
  
Properties: Number System
The learner will be able to apply the properties of the number system to prove (or disprove) statements.
Strand Source Activities
Properties CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 25.0 Classroom
  
Simplify Expressions: Solve/One Variable
The learner will be able to simplify expressions before attempting to solve linear equations and inequalities with one variable.
Strand Source Activities
Simplify Expressions CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 4.0 Classroom
  
Exponents: Comprehend/Rules
The learner will be able to comprehend the rules of exponents.
Strand Source Activities
Exponents CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 2.0 Classroom
  
Expressions: Rational/Arithmetic
The learner will be able to perform the basic arithmetic operations with rational expressions.
Strand Source Activities
Expressions CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 13.0 Classroom
  
Solve Equations: Use/Absolute Value
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to equations that involve the use of absolute value.
Strand Source Activities
Solve Equations CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 3.0 Classroom
  
Algebraic Concepts: Applying Methods
The learner will be able to apply algebraic methods to solve problems involving rate, work, and percent mixture.
Strand Source Activities
Algebraic Concepts CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 15.0 Classroom
  
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Functions

Relations: Find/Domain/Range
The learner will be able to find the domain of the independent variables and the range of the dependent variables represented by a graph, a set of ordered pairs, or a symbolic expression.
Strand Source Activities
Relations CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 17.0 Classroom
  
Relations: Evaluate/Function
The learner will be able to evaluate a relation that may be expressed symbolically, by a graph, or set of ordered pairs to see if it is a function and justify their result.
Strand Source Activities
Relations CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 18.0 Classroom
  
Functions/Relations: Understanding
The learner will be able to comprehend the concepts of relation and function.
Strand Source Activities
Functions/Relations CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 16.0 Classroom
  
Functions/Relations: Determine
The learner will be able to determine whether a given relationship is a function or a relation.
Strand Source Activities
Functions/Relations CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 16.0 Classroom
  
Functions/Relations: Information
The learner will be able to relate relevant information concerning functions and relations.
Strand Source Activities
Functions/Relations CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 16.0 Classroom
  
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Problem Solving

Problem Solving: Challenging
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to problems that are challenging both in concept and in actual calculation using methods involving operations with rational expressions and functions.
Strand Source Activities
Problem Solving CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 13.0 Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Multiple Step
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to multiple step problems (including word problems) that use linear equations and linear inequalities with one variable, and justify each step of the process.
Strand Source Activities
Problem Solving CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 5.0 Classroom
  
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Mathematics Processes

Reasoning: Determine Truth
The learner will be able to determine the truth of a statement (always, never, sometimes) that may involve linear, quadratic, or absolute value expressions, equations, or inequalities.
Strand Source Activities
Reasoning CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 25.3 Classroom
  
Reasoning: Logical Argument
The learner will be able to apply a knowledge of the simple aspects of a logical argument.
Strand Source Activities
Reasoning CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 24.0 Classroom
  
Reasoning: Identify Examples
The learner will be able to recognize examples of inductive and deductive reasoning.
Strand Source Activities
Reasoning CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 24.1 Classroom
  
Reasoning: Explain Differences
The learner will be able to describe the differences that exist between inductive and deductive reasoning.
Strand Source Activities
Reasoning CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 24.1 Classroom
  
Reasoning: Judging Validity
The learner will be able to judge the validity of an argument with a basis on whether the properties of the real number system, as well as the order of operations have been correctly used at each step.
Strand Source Activities
Reasoning CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 25.2 Classroom
  
Reasoning: Provide Examples
The learner will be able to offer examples of deductive and inductive reasoning.
Strand Source Activities
Reasoning CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 24.1 Classroom
  
Math Concepts: Disclaim Assertions
The learner will be able to formulate counterexamples to negate given assertions.
Strand Source Activities
Mathematical Concepts CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 24.3 Classroom
  
Counterexample: Refute Assertion
The learner will be able to realize that one counterexample is sufficient to refute an assertion.
Strand Source Activities
Reasoning CA: Content Standards, 1998, Algebra I, 24.3 Classroom
  
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