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TITLE
Algebra I(8th Grade)
TEXTBOOK
Algebra I, Holliday, Cuevas et al, Glencoe- McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., first
edition, 2003
DESCRIPTION
ALGEBRA I is a two-semester course in first year algebra covering such topics as
sets; solving equations and inequalities with one variable; properties of
numbers; the addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and factoring of
monomials and polynomials; fractional equations; graphs on the coordinate plane;
solving two equations in two variables (systems of equations); real numbers;
square roots; and quadratic equations. This course is intended to provide the
student with a background in algebra and a basis for geometry and higher level
algebra courses.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. The student will be able to use mathematical properties to simplify algebraic
expressions. (12.1.2)
2. The student will be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide and compare real
numbers. (12.1.1 & 12.2.3)
3. The student will be able to identify relations and functions in
slope-intercept from, point-slope form, and standard form (12.6.1 & 12.6.4).
4. The student will be able to graph equations involving absolute value,
inequalities and quadratics (12.6.1).
5. The student will be able to solve problems graphically that can be
represented by equations or inequalities. (12.6.1)
6. The student will be able to solve problems algebraically that can be
represented by linear and quadratic equations or inequalities. (12.6.2)
7. The student will be able to solve systems of equations algebraically and
graphically. (12.6.3)
8. The student will be able to simplify polynomials using operations (add,
subtract, etc) on polynomials. (12.6.3).
WRITING ACTIVITIES
1. Students will usually be given weekly writing assignments varying from
previewing an upcoming chapter to how mathematics can be used in other subject
areas.
2. Students will come up with a word problem from given information.
MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
1. Students will understand that people of many cultures contributed to the
development of mathematics and science. A Spanish/English glossary is provided
as a book resource.
