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Algebra I(8th Grade)
Algebra I, Applications and Connections, Foster, Winters, Gell, Rath, Gordon, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., first edition, 1992
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.
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).
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. Each chapter includes a short essay about a mathematician and the contributions that were made to the field of mathematics. Students will understand that people of many cultures contributed to the development of mathematics and science.