This course is designed to allow students to develop a stronger background in mathematics and critical thinking. 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.
Algebra 1, Larson Holt McDougal, 2012 http://my.hrw.com
Students grades are based on Target Tests only.
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
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 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 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 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