Ms. Duffy

Advanced Algebra

Advanced Algebra

This course is designed to help students master the concepts, skills and reasoning strategies in the Algebra. Topics covered will include: understanding, writing, solving and graphing linear equations and quadratic equations; systems of two linear equations in two unknowns; and operations on monomial and polynomial expressions and equations; exponents; simplifying radical expressions.The curriculum moves at an accelerated pace.

Algebra 1, Larson Holt McDougal, 2012
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Students grades are based on homework, target tests and chapter tests.

Math Grading

A

4

3.80-4.00

A-

3.7

3.70-3.79

B+

3.3

3.30-3.69

B

3

3.00-3.29

B-

2.7

2.70-2.99

C+

2.3

2.30-2.69

C

2

2.00-2.29

C-

1.7

1.70-1.99

D+

1.3

1.30-1.69

D

1

1.00-1.29

D-

0.7

0.70-0.99

Advanced Algebra Targets

  • I can use the distributive property
  • I can solve a formula for one of its variables
  • I can evaluate expressions using exponents
  • I can use the order of operation to evaluate algebraic expressions
  • I can simplify expressions by combining like terms
  • I can evaluate a variable expression
  • I can write a variable expression that models a real life situation
  • I can translate verbal phrases into algebraic expressions
  • I can translate verbal phrases into algebraic expressions
  • I can graph and compare real numbers on a number line
  • I can solve linear equations
  • I can collect variables on one side of the equation
  • I can plot points on a coordinate plane
  • I can find the intercepts of the graph of a linear equation
  • I can solve a linear equation graphically
  • I can graph and interpret equations in slope-intercept form
  • I can graph a linear equation in slope-intercept form
  • I can use intercepts to make a quick graph of a linear equation
  • I can use linear models to make predictions
  • I can identify when a relation is a function
  • I can find the slope of a line using 2 points
  • I can interpret slope as rate of change in real life situations
  • I can use a linear model to make predictions
  • I can rewrite an equation in function form
  • I can use slope and any point on a line to write an equation of a line
  • I can write an equation of a line given 2 points on a line
  • I can use point-slope form to write an equation of a line
  • I can write a linear equation in standard form
  • I can solve linear inequalities
  • I can solve absolute value equations
  • I can solve absolute value inequalities
  • I can graph linear inequalities in 2 variables
  • I can identify linear systems as having one, many or no solutions
  • I can solve a system of linear inequalities by graphing
  • I can solve a system of linear equations by graphing
  • I can graph linear inequalities in one variable
  • I can write, solve and graph linear inequalities
  • I can use linear substitution to solve a system of linear equations
  • I can use linear combination (elimination) to solve a system of linear equations
  • I can simplify exponential expressions
  • I can evaluate powers that have zero or negative exponents
  • I can write and use models for exponential growth and decay
  • I can graph exponential functions
  • I can add and subtract polynomials
  • I can multiply 2 polynomials
  • I can solve a polynomial equation in factored form
  • I can factor a polynomial
  • I can use the distributive property to factor a polynomial
  • I can divide a polynomial by a monomial
  • I can use polynomial long division
  • I can solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula
  • I can compare linear, exponential and quadratic graphs
  • I can solve a quadratic equation by completing the square
  • I can choose a method for solving a quadratic equation
  • I can graph quadratic equations
  • I can factor a quadratic formula in standard form
  • I can solve quadratic equations by factoring
  • I can evaluate and graph a function involving square roots
  • I can make and use a stem-n-leaf plot to put data in order
  • I can find the mean, median, and mode of data
  • I can draw a box-and-whisker to organize data
  • I can simplify a rational expression
  • I can multiply and divide rational expressions
  • I can add, subtract, multiply and divide radical expressions
  • I can simplify radicalsI can use scientific notation to represent numbers
  • I can use scientific notation to describe real life situations
  • I can use equations to solve percent problems
  • I can use Pythagorean Theorem to measure indirectly
  • I can find trigonometric ratios
  • I can use trigonometric ratios to solve right triangles
  • I can use sine, cosine and tangent of an angle