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National and State Standards for Algebra I Lessons

Unit 2: Solving Equations

Chapter 2.1: Solving One Step Equations
The student will be able to solve one-step equations in one variable.

A.CED.1 Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
A.REI.B.3 Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including
equations with coefficients represented by letters.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP8 - Look for and make use of structure.

Chapter 2.2: Solving Two Step Equations

The student will be able to solve two-step equations in one variable

A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
A.REI.1 Explain each step in solving simple equations as following from the equality
of numbers asserted at the previous step starting from the assumption that the
original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution
method.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP2 - Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Chapter 2.3: Solving Multi-Step Equations

The student will be able to solve multi-step equations in one variable.

A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
A.REI.1 Explain each step in solving simple equations as following from the equality
of numbers asserted at the previous step starting from the assumption that the
original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution
method.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

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Chapter 2.4: Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

The student will be able to solve equations with variables on both sides.
The student will be able to identify equations that are identities or having no
solution.

A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
A.REI.1 Explain each step in solving simple equations as following from the equality
of numbers asserted at the previous step starting from the assumption that the
original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution
method.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 2.5: Literal Equations and Formulas

The student will be able to rewrite and use literal equations and formulas.

A.CED.4 -Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same

reasoning as in solving equations.
N.Q.A.1 - The units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of
multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and
interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.
A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
A.REI.1 Explain each step in solving simple equations as following from the equality
of numbers asserted at the previous step starting from the assumption that the
original equation has a solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution
method.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP4 - Modeling with Mathematics.

Chapter 2.6: Ratio, Rates and Conversions

The student will be able to find ratios and rates
The student will be able to convert units and rates.

N.Q.A.1 - The units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of
multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and
interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.

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N.Q.A.2 - Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.

CCSS.Math.Practice MP6 - Attend to precisions.

Chapter 2.7: Solving Proportions

The student will be able to solve and apply proportions

A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
N.Q.A.1 - The units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of
multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and
interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP8 - Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Chapter 2.8: Proportions and similar Figures

The student will be able to find missing lengths in similar figures
The student will be able to use similar figures when measuring indirectly.

A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP2 - Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Chapter 2.9: Percents

The student will be able to solve percent problems using proportions
The student will be able to solve percent problems using the percent equation.

N.Q.A.3 - Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement with

reporting quantities.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP3 - Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of
others.

Chapter 2.10: Change Expressed as a Percent

The student will be able to find percent changes
The student will be able to find the relative error in linear and nonlinear
measurements

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N.Q.A.3 - Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement with

reporting quantities.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP6 - Attend to precisions.

Unit 3: Solving Inequalities

Chapter 3.1: Inequalities and Their Graphs
The student will be able to write, graph, and identify solutions of equations

A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP4 -Modeling with Mathematics.

Chapter 3.2: Solving Equalities Using Addition or Subtraction

The students will be able to use addition or subtraction to solve inequalities.

A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 3.3: Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division

The student will be able to use multiplication or division to solve inequalities.

A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
N.Q.A.2 - Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.
A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 -Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 3.4: Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

The student will be able to solve multi-step inequalities

A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.

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A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP3 - Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of
others.

Chapter 3.5: Working with Sets

The student will be able to write sets and identify subsets
The student will be able to complement of a set

A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP4 - Modeling with Mathematics.

Chapter 3.6: Compound Inequalities

The student will be able to solve and graph inequalities containing the word and
The student will be able to solve and graph inequalities containing the word or

A.REI.B.3 - Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations
with coefficients represented by letters.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 3.7: Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

The student will be able to solve equations and inequalities involving absolute value

A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
A.SSE.B.1 Choose and produce an equivalent from of an expression to reveal and
explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.

Chapter 3.8: Unions and Intersections of Sets

The student will be able to find the unions intersections of sets

A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Unit 4: An Introduction to Functions

Chapter 4.1: Using Graphs to Relate Two Quantities

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The student will be able to represent mathematical relationships using graphs

F-IF.A.4 -For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret
key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs
showing key features given a verbal description of the relationships.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 4.2: Patterns and Linear Functions

The student will be able to identify and represent patterns that describe linear
functions

A.REI.D.10 - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all
its solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve.
F-IF.A.4 -For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret
key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs
showing key features given a verbal description of the relationships.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 4.3: Patterns and Nonlinear Functions

The student will be able to identify and represent patterns that describe nonlinear
functions.

A.REI.D.10 - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all
its solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve.
F-IF.A.4 -For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret
key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs
showing key features given a verbal description of the relationships.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP6 - Attend to precisions.

Chapter 4.4: Graphing a Function Rule

The student will be able to graph equations that represent functions

F.IF.B.5 - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes.
N.Q.A.1 - The units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of
multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and
interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays.

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A.REI.D.10 - Understand that the graph of an equation in two variables is the set of all
its solutions plotted in the coordinate plane, often forming a curve.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 4.5: Writing a Function Rule

The student will be able to write equations that represent functions

N.Q.A.2 - Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.

A.SSE.A.1 (a) -Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and
coefficients.
A.CED.A.2 - Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships
between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 4.6: Formalizing Relations and Functions

The student will be able to determine whether a relation is a function
The student will be able to find domain and range and use function notation

F.IF.A.1 Understand that a function from one set to another set assigns to each
element of the domain exactly one element of the range. If f is a function and x is an
element of its domain, then f(x) denotes the output of f corresponding to the input x.
The graph of f is the graph of the equation y = f(x).
F.IF.A.2 Use function notations, evaluate functions for inputs in their domains, and
interpret statements that use function notation in terms of a context.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP6 - Attend to precisions.

Chapter 4.7: Arithmetic Sequences

The student will be able to identify ad extend patterns in sequences
The student will be able to represent arithmetic sequences using function notation

F.IF.A.3 - Recognize that sequences are functions, sometimes defined recursively,

whose domain is a subset of the integers. For example, the Fibonacci sequence is
defined recursively by f (0) = f(1) = 1, f(n+1) = f(n) + f(n-1) for n 1.
A.SSE.A.1 (a) -Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and
coefficients.
A.SSE.1 (b) - Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts
as a single entity. For example, interpret P (1+r) n as the product of P and a factor not
depending on P.
F-BF.A.1 (a) - Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for
calculation from a context.

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F-BF.A.2 - Write arithmetic and geometric sequences both recursively and with an
explicit formula, use them to model situations, and translate between the two forms.
F. LE.A.2 - Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and
geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two inputoutput pairs (include reading these from a table).
CCSS.Math.Practice MP8 - Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Unit 5: Linear Functions

Chapter 5.1: Rate of Change and Slope
The student will be able to find rate of change from tables
The student will be able to find slope

F.LE.1 (b) - Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per
unit interval relative to another.
F.IF.6 - Calculate and interpret the average rate of change of a function (presented
symbolically or as a table) over a specified interval. Estimate the rate of change from
a graph.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 5.2: Direct Variation

The students will be able to write and graph an equation of a direct variation

A.CED.A.2 - Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships

between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
N.Q.A.2 - Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 5.3: Slope-Intercept Form

The student will be able to write linear equations using slope-intercept form
The student will be able to graph linear equations in slope-intercept from

F.IF.C.7 (a) - Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and
minima.

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A.SSE.A.1 (a) -Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and

coefficients.
A.SSE.A.2 - Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For
example, see x4 - y4 as (x2)2 - (y2)2, thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that
can be factored as (x2 - y2)(x2 + y2).
A.CED.A.2 - Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships
between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
F-IF.A.4 -For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret
key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs
showing key features given a verbal description of the relationships.
F.BF.A.1 (a) - Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for
calculation from a context.
F.BF.B.3 - Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and
f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given
the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the
graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
F.LE.A.2 - Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and
geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two inputoutput pairs (include reading these from a table).
F.LE.B.5 - Interpret the parameters in a linear or exponential function in terms of a
context.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 5.4: Point-Slope Form

The student will be able to write and graph linear equation using point-slope form

F.LE.A.2 - Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and

geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two inputoutput pairs (include reading these from a table).
A.SSE.A.1 (a) -Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and
coefficients.
A.SSE.A.2 - Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For
example, see x4 - y4 as (x2)2 - (y2)2, thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that
can be factored as (x2 - y2)(x2 + y2).
A.CED.A.2 - Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships
between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
F-IF.A.4 -For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret
key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs
showing key features given a verbal description of the relationships.
F.IF.C.7 (a) - Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and
minima.
F.BF.A.1 (a) - Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for
calculation from a context.
F.BF.B.3 - Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and
f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given

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the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the
graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
F.LE.B.5 - Interpret the parameters in a linear or exponential function in terms of a
context.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 5.5 Standard Form

The student will be able to graph linear equations using intercepts

The student will be able to write linear equations in Standard Form

A.CED.A.2 - Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships

between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
N.Q.A.2 - Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.
A.SSE.A.2 - Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For
example, see x4 - y4 as (x2)2 - (y2)2, thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that
can be factored as (x2 - y2)(x2 + y2).
F-IF.A.4 -For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret
key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs
showing key features given a verbal description of the relationships.
F.IF.C.7 (a) - Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and
minima.
F.IF.C.9 - Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way
(algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For
example, given a graph of one quadratic function and an algebraic expression for
another, say which has the larger maximum.
F.BF.A.1 (a) - Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for
calculation from a context.
F.LE.A.2 - Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and
geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two inputoutput pairs (include reading these from a table).
F.LE.B.5 - Interpret the parameters in a linear or exponential function in terms of a
context.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 5.6: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

The student will be able to determine whether lines are parallel, perpendicular, or
neither
The student will be able to write equations of parallel lines and perpendicular lines

G.GPE.5 - Prove the slope criteria for parallel and perpendicular lines and use them to
solve. geometric problems (e.g., find the equation of a line parallel or perpendicular
to a given line that passes through a given point).
CCSS.Math.Practice MP8 - Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

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Chapter 5.7: Scattered Plots and Trend Lines
The student will be able to write an equation of a trend line and of a line of best fit
The student will be able to use a trend line and a line of best fit to make predictions

S.ID.B.6 (c) Fit a linear function for a scatter plot that suggests a linear association.
N.Q.A.1 - The units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of
multi-step.
F.LE.B.5 - Interpret the parameters in a linear or exponential function in terms of a
context.
S.ID.B.6 (a) - Fit a function to the data; use functions fitted to data to solve problems
in the context of the data. Uses given functions or choose a function suggested by
the context. Emphasize linear, quadratic, and exponential models.
S.ID.C.7 Interpret the slope and the intercept of a linear model in the context of
data.
S.ID.C.8 Compute and interpret the correlation coefficient of a linear fit
S.ID.C.9 Distinguish between correlation and causation.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP4 - Modeling with Mathematics.

Chapter 5.8: Graphing Absolute Value Functions

The student will be able to graph an absolute value function
The student will be able to translate the graph of an absolute value function

F.BF.B.3 - Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and
f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given
the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the
graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
F.IF.C.7.(b) - Graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-defined functions, including
step functions and absolute value functions.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP3 - Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of
others.

Unit 6: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Chapter 6.1: Solving Systems by Graphing
The student will be able to solve systems of equations by graphing
The student will be able to analyze special systems

A.REI.C.6 Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately, focusing on

pairs of linear equations in two variables.

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Chapter 6.2: Solving Systems Using Substitution
The student will be able to solve systems of equations using substitution

A.REI.C.6 Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately, focusing on

pairs of linear equations in two variables.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 6.3: Solving Systems Using Elimination

The student will be able to solve systems by adding or subtracting to eliminate the
variable

A.REI.C.5 Prove that, given a system of two equations in two variables, replacing
one equation by the sub of that equation and a multiple of the other produces a
system with the same solution.
A.REI.C.6 Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately, focusing on
pairs of linear equations in two variables.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 6.4: Applications of Linear Systems

The student will be able to choose the best method for solving a system of linear
equations

A.REI.C.6 Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately, focusing on

pairs of linear equations in two variables.
N.Q.A.2 - Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.
N.Q.A.3 - Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement with
reporting quantities.
A.CED.3 Represent constraints by equations or inequalities and by systems of
equations and/or inequalities and interpret solutions as viable or nonviable options in
a modeling context.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP4 - Modeling with Mathematics.

Chapter 6.5: Linear Inequalities

The student will be able to graph linear inequalities in two variables
The student will be able to use linear inequalities when modeling real world
situations

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A.REI.D.12 Graph the solutions to linear inequality two variables as a half plane and
graph the solution set to a system of linear equalities in two variables as the
intersection of the corresponding half planes.
A.CED.3 Represent constraints by equations or inequalities and by systems of
equations and/or inequalities and interpret solutions as viable or nonviable options in
a modeling context.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP6 - Attend to precisions.

Chapter 6.6: System of Linear Inequalities

The student will be able to solve systems of linear inequalities by graphing
The student will be able to model real world situations using systems of linear
inequalities

A.REI.D.12 Graph the solutions to linear inequality two variables as a half plane and
graph the solution set to a system of linear equalities in two variables as the
intersection of the corresponding half planes.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP8 - Look for and make use of structure.

Unit 7: Exponents and Exponential Functions

Chapter 7.1: Zero and Negative Exponents
The student will be able to simplify expressions involving zero and negative
exponents

N.RN.A.1 Explain how the definition of the meaning of rational exponents follows
from extending the properties of integer exponents to those values, allowing for a
notation for radicals in terms of rational exponents.
N.RN.A.2 Rewrite expressions involving radicals and rational exponents using the
properties of exponents.

Chapter 7.2: Multiplying Powers with the Same Base

The student will be able to multiply powers with the same base

N.RN.A.1 Explain how the definition of the meaning of rational exponents follows
from extending the properties of integer exponents to those values, allowing for a
notation for radicals in terms of rational exponents.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

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Chapter 7.3: More Multiplication Properties of Exponents
The student will be able to raise a power to a power
The student will be able to raise a product to a power

N.RN.A.1 Explain how the definition of the meaning of rational exponents follows
from extending the properties of integer exponents to those values, allowing for a
notation for radicals in terms of rational exponents.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Chapter 7.4: Division Properties of Exponents

The student will be able to divide powers with the same base
The student will be able to raise a quotient to a power

N.RN.A.1 Explain how the definition of the meaning of rational exponents follows
from extending the properties of integer exponents to those values, allowing for a
notation for radicals in terms of rational exponents.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 7.5: Rational Exponents and Radicals

The student will be able to rewrite expressions involving radicals and rational
exponents

N.RN.A.2 Rewrite expressions involving radicals and rational exponents using the
properties of exponents.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP6 - Attend to precisions.

Chapter 7.6: Exponential Functions

The student will be able to evaluate and graph exponential functions

F.IF.C.7(e) Graph exponential and logarithmic functions, showing intercepts and end
behavior, and trigonometric functions, showing period, midline, and amplitude
A.REI.D.11 - Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the
equations y = f(x) and y = g(x) intersect are the solutions of the equation f(x) = g(x);
find the solutions approximately, e.g., using technology to graph the functions, make
tables of values, or find successive approximations. Include cases where f(x) and/or
g(x) are linear, polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic
functions.
A.CED.A.2 - Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships
between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
F-IF.A.4 -For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret
key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs
showing key features given a verbal description of the relationships.
F.IF.C.9 - Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way
(algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For

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example, given a graph of one quadratic function and an algebraic expression for
another, say which has the larger maximum.
F. LE.A.2 - Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and
geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two inputoutput pairs (include reading these from a table).
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 7.7: Exponential Growth and Decay

The student will be able to model exponential growth and Decay

F.IF.8 (b) - Use the properties of exponents to interpret expressions for exponential
functions. For example, identify percent rate of change in functions such as y =
(1.02) , y = (0.97) , y = (1.01)12, y = (1.2) /10, and classify them as representing
exponential growth or decay.
A.SSE.1 (b) - Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts
as a single entity. For example, interpret P (1+r) n as the product of P and a factor not
depending on P.
A.SSE.3(c) - Use the properties of exponents to transform expressions for exponential
functions. For example the expression 1.15t can be rewritten as (1.151/12)12t 1.01212t
to reveal the approximate equivalent monthly interest rate if the annual rate is 15%.
A.CED.A.2 - Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships
between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
F-IF.A.4 -For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret
key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs
showing key features given a verbal description of the relationships.
F.BF.B.3 - Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and
f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given
the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the
graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
F.LE.1 (b) - Recognize situations in which one quantity changes at a constant rate per
unit interval relative to another.
F.LE.B.5 - Interpret the parameters in a linear or exponential function in terms of a
context.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP4 - Modeling with Mathematics.

Chapter 7.8: Geometric Sequences

The student will be able to write and use recursive formulas for geometric
sequences

F.BF.2 - Write arithmetic and geometric sequences both recursively and with an
explicit formula, use them to model situations, and translate between the two forms.
A.SSE.A.1 (a) -Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and
coefficients.
F.BF.A.1 (a) - Determine an explicit expression, a recursive process, or steps for
calculation from a context.

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F. LE.A.2 - Construct linear and exponential functions, including arithmetic and

geometric sequences, given a graph, a description of a relationship, or two inputoutput pairs (include reading these from a table).
CCSS.Math.Practice MP6 - Attend to precisions.

Unit 8: Polynomials and Factoring

Chapter 8.1: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
The student will be able to classify, add and subtract polynomials

A.APR.1 Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers,

namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and
multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP6 - Attend to precisions.

Chapter 8.2: Multiplying and Factoring

The student will be able to multiply a monomial by a polynomial
The student will be able to factor a monomial from a polynomial

A.APR.1 Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers,

namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and
multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Chapter 8.3: Multiplying Binomials

The student will be able to multiply two binomials or a binomial by a trinomial

A.APR.1 Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers,

namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and
multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP8 - Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Chapter 8.4: Multiplying Special Cases

The student will be able to find the square of a binomial and the find the product of
a sum and difference.

A.APR.1 Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers,

namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and
multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP8 - Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

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Chapter 8.5: Factoring

The student will be able to factor trinomials of the form x^2 +bx+c

A.SSE.A.1 (a) -Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and

coefficients.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP8 - Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Chapter 8.6: Factoring

The student will be able to factor trinomials of the form ax^2 +bx+c

A.SSE.A.1 (a) -Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and

coefficients.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP3 - Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of
others.

Chapter 8.7: Factoring Special Cases

The student will be able to factor perfect square trinomials and the differences of
two squares.

A.SSE.A.1 (a) -Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and

coefficients.
A.SSE.1 (b) - Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts
as a single entity. For example, interpret P (1+r) n as the product of P and a factor not
depending on P.
A.SSE.A.2 - Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For
example, see x4 - y4 as (x2)2 - (y2)2, thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that
can be factored as (x2 - y2)(x2 + y2).
CCSS.Math.Practice MP3 - Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of
others.

Chapter 8.8: Factoring by Grouping

The student will be able to factor higher-degree polynomials by grouping

A.SSE.A.1 (a) -Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and

coefficients.
A.SSE.1 (b) - Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts
as a single entity. For example, interpret P (1+r) n as the product of P and a factor not
depending on P.

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A.SSE.A.2 - Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For
example, see x4 - y4 as (x2)2 - (y2)2, thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that
can be factored as (x2 - y2)(x2 + y2).
CCSS.Math.Practice MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Unit 9: Quadratic Functions and Equations

Chapter 9.1: Quadratic Graphs and Their Properties
The student will be able to graph quadratic functions of the form y=ax^2 +bx+c

F.IF.C.7 (a) - Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and
minima.
A.CED.A.2 - Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships
between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
F-IF.A.4 -For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret
key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs
showing key features given a verbal description of the relationships.
F.IF.B.5 - Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the
quantitative relationship it describes.
F.BF.B.3 - Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and
f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given
the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the
graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP4 - Modeling with Mathematics.

Chapter 9.2: Quadratic Functions:

The student will be able to graph quadratic functions of the form ax^2 +bx+c

F.IF.C.7 (a) - Graph linear and quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and
minima.
A.CED.A.2 - Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships
between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
F-IF.A.4 -For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret
key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs
showing key features given a verbal description of the relationships.

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F.IF.A.8 (a) Use the process of factoring and completing the square in a quadratic
functions to show zeros, extreme values, and symmetry of the graph, and interpret
these in terms of context.
F.IF.C.9 - Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way
(algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For
example, given a graph of one quadratic function and an algebraic expression for
another, say which has the larger maximum.
F.BF.B.3 - Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and
f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given
the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the
graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 9.3: Solving Quadratic Equations

The student will be able to solve quadratic equations by grouping and using square
roots.

A.REI.B 4 (b) Solve quadratic equation by inspection, taking square toots,

completing the square, the quadratic formula and factoring, as appropriate to the
initial form of the equations. Recognize when the quadratic formula gives complex
solutions and write them as a bi for real numbers a and b.
N.Q.A.2 - Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.
A.APR.B.3- Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available,
and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the
polynomial.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
A.CED.4 - Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same
reasoning as in solving equations. For example, rearrange Ohm's law V = IR to
highlight resistance R.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 9.4: Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations

The student will be able to solve quadratic equations by factoring

A.REI.B 4 (b) Solve quadratic equation by inspection, taking square toots,

completing the square, the quadratic formula and factoring, as appropriate to the
initial form of the equations. Recognize when the quadratic formula gives complex
solutions and write them as a bi for real numbers a and b.

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A.SSE.B.3 (a) - Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros of the function it
defines.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
F.IF.A.8 (a) Use the process of factoring and completing the square in a quadratic
functions to show zeros, extreme values, and symmetry of the graph, and interpret
these in terms of context.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 9.5: Completing the Square

The student will be able to solve quadratic equations by completing the square

A.REI.B.4 (a) - Use the method of completing the square to transform any quadratic
equation in x into an equation of the form (x - p) 2 = q that has the same solutions.
Derive the quadratic formula from this form.
N.Q.A.3 - Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement with
reporting quantities.
A.SSE.A.1 (a) -Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and
coefficients.
A.SSE.1 (b) - Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts
as a single entity. For example, interpret P (1+r) n as the product of P and a factor not
depending on P.
A.SSE.B.3 (a) - Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros of the function it
defines.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
A.REI.B 4 (b) Solve quadratic equation by inspection, taking square toots,
completing the square, the quadratic formula and factoring, as appropriate to the
initial form of the equations. Recognize when the quadratic formula gives complex
solutions and write them as a bi for real numbers a and b.
F.IF.A.8 (a) Use the process of factoring and completing the square in a quadratic
functions to show zeros, extreme values, and symmetry of the graph, and interpret
these in terms of context.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 9.6: The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant

The student will be able to solve quadratic equation using the quadratic formula
The student will be able to find the number of solutions of a quadratic equation

A.REI.B 4 (b) Solve quadratic equation by inspection, taking square toots,

completing the square, the quadratic formula and factoring, as appropriate to the
initial form of the equations. Recognize when the quadratic formula gives complex
solutions and write them as a bi for real numbers a and b.

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N.Q.A.3 - Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement with

reporting quantities.
A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP8 - Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Unit 10: Radical Expressions and Equations

Chapter 10.1: The Pythagorean Theorem
The student will be able to solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem
The student will be able to identify right triangles

G.SRT.C.8 - Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right
triangles in applied problems.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 10.2: Simplifying Radicals

The student will be able to simplify radicals involving products and quotients

A.REI.2 - Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give
examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Chapter 10.3: Operations with Radical Expression

The student will be able to simplify sums and differences of radical expression
The student will be able to simplify products and quotients of radical expression

A.REI.2 - Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give
examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Chapter 10.4: Solving Radical Equations

The student will be able to solve equations containing radicals
The student will be able to identify extraneous solutions

A.REI.2 - Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give
examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 10.5: Graphing Square Root Functions

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The student will be able to graph square root functions
The student will be able to translate graphs of square root functions

F.IF.7 (b) - Graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-defined functions, including
step functions and absolute value functions.
A.CED.A.2 - Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships
between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Unit 11: Rational Expressions and Functions

Chapter 11.1: Simplifying Radical Expression
The student will be able to simplify radical expressions

A.APR.B.7 - (+) Understand that rational expressions form a system analogous to the
rational numbers, closed under addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division by a
nonzero rational expression; add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Chapter 11.2: Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

The student will be able to multiply and divide rational expression
The student will be able to simplify complex functions

A.APR.B.7 - (+) Understand that rational expressions form a system analogous to the
rational numbers, closed under addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division by a
nonzero rational expression; add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Chapter 11.3: Dividing Polynomials

The student will be able to divide polynomials

A.APR.D.6 - Rewrite simple rational expressions in different forms; write a(x)/b(x) in the
form q(x) + r(x)/b(x), where a(x), b(x), q(x), and r(x) are polynomials with the degree of
r(x) less than the degree of b(x), using inspection, long division, or, for the more
complicated examples, a computer algebra system.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP6 - Attend to precisions.

Chapter 11.4: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

The student will be able to add and subtract rational expression

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A.APR.B.7 - (+) Understand that rational expressions form a system analogous to the
rational numbers, closed under addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division by a
nonzero rational expression; add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Chapter 11.5: Solving Rational Equations

The student will be able to solve rational equations and proportions

A.CED.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve
problems.
A.REI.2 - Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give
examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise.
CCSS.Math.Practice MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Resources:
Charles, R. I. (2012). Algebra 1: Common core. Boston, MA: Pearson.
Read the Standards. (n.d.). Retrieved December 9, 2016, from
http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards