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Algebra 1 Curriculum
* Algebra Essentials * Algebra 1 * Honors Algebra 1

This curriculum plan was developed by the Summer Math Committee in the Summer of 2008.  All four Rockford high schools had representatives present as well as John Zuba (District 205 High School Math Supervisor).  This plan is expected to be implemented in the Fall of 2008 with essentially the same topics and timetable used in ALL THREE levels of algebra 1.   Website links were added as a convenient reference for both teachers and students.

TABLE OF CONTENTS  
(Click on the Quarter or Unit to move to that portion)
Quarter 1 Unit A Unit B
Quarter 2 Unit C Unit D
Quarter 3 Unit E Unit F Unit G
Quarter 4 Unit H Unit I Unit J

Full Textbook  Websites that are appropriate for the entire book are listed below the curriculum including applications with videos, a graphing calculator, textbook websites, and more.  Also there is a list of links to "Cumulative Quizzes and Tests" for student practice.  ETA has provided some "Manipulative Documents" as well as a "Suggested Book List".

If you do not have MS Powerpoint installed on your computer, download PowerPoint Viewer here.

 All Sections listed below are for the McDougal Littell "Algebra 1 - Concepts and Skills" unless the section number is different as described below.. 
If the section numbers vary, then the second listing is for the McDougal Littell "Algebra 1"  textbook.

Under each section of the "Topic" we have linked to "sample problems" that can be used to introduce each section.  These are thumbnails but you can click on each slide and a larger view suitable for use with a Smartboard or LCD projector.  The complete series is available online for purchase at:  Math Slide Show.

In addition all links named  "HHS PowerPoint" and "HHSB PP" are from the Hononegah High School Math Department.  Again the links are provided for each topic of our text.  Special Thanks to them for sharing these lessons. 

 

Algebra Curriculum

All sections MUST incorporate appropriate application problems and Work Keys Problems should be covered in each unit.

Quarter 1

Unit A: Review Unit
Estimated Days: 10 - 12

Section

Algebra Topics

State
Goals
Power
Standards

PSAE

Applications

Websites

Manipulatives
1.2 Exponents and Powers 6a AL-04,05

Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slide 1

KEY (Word)

  1. Regents Math
2. Explore Learning

 

1.    1. AlgeBlocks high school binder Lab 5.3

2. VersaTiles Algebra book 1 pg 31-32

HHS PowerPoint 1.2
1.3 Order of Operations 6b/c AL-02     1.  AplusMath - video explanations and online worksheets
2. Order of Operations
3. Funbrain

1.    1. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Number Theory pg 4,5

2. Hands-On Teaching Strategies for Using Math Manipulatives grades 6-9 kit pg 108-111

HHS PowerPoint 1.3
1.1 & 1.4 Variables in Algebra

Evaluating Variable Expressions
8a AL-9 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 1-5

KEY (Word)
  1. Evaluate Exp 1. AlgeBlocks high school binder Lab 9.1

2. Algebra Intevention Lab activity 7

3. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Expressions pg 7

4. Hands-On Teaching Strategies for Using Math Manipulatives grades 6-9 kit pg 7-8, 103-107

5. VersaTiles Algebra book 2 pg 19; book 4 pg 7,8
HHS PowerPoint 1.1

HHS PowerPoint 1.4

1.5 Translating Words into Mathematical Symbols 6b/c AL-08 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 6-9

KEY (Word)
  1. PurpleMath

2.  Online Math

1. AlgeBlocks high school binder Lab 9.2

2. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Expressions pg 4

3. VersaTiles Algebra book 2 pg 3-5, 24; book 4 pg 1; book 5 pg 1,17
HHS PowerPoint 1.5
2.1-2.5, 2.8 

 


2.1-2.3,2.5,2.7
Integers and Absolute Value

Absolute Value

The Real Number Line

Adding Real Numbers

Subtracting Real Numbers

Multiplying Real Numbers

Dividing Real Numbers.

6 AL-03 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 10-18

KEY (Word)
1. Integer Competency Tests

2. Integers

1. AplusMath - video explanations and online worksheets

2.  Quia Flashcards

3.  The Math Page

1.     1. AlgeBlocks high school binder Labs 3.1-3.8, 5.2, 5.5

2. Algebra Intevention Lab activities 12-25

3. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Integers and Coordinate Plane pgs 1-3, 6, 7

4. Hands-On Teaching Strategies for Using Math Manipulatives grades 6-9 kit pg 4-5, 63-64, 115-119

5. VersaTiles Algebra book 1 pg 8-17, 22-30; book 3 pg 1, 15

HHS PowerPoint 2.1
HHS PowerPoint 2.2
HHS PowerPoint 2.3
HHS PowerPoint 2.4
HHS PowerPoint 2.5
HHS PowerPoint 2.7
 
  Calculator Lesson
(How to use the calculator's basic functions)
6

 

AL-01,02,03        
  Review            

Unit B: Solving Equation and Inequalities
Estimated Days: 21 - 23

Note: Teachers may choose to teach equations and inequalities together or separate. 
Sections Algebra Topics State
Goals
Power
Standards
PSAE Applications

Websites

Manipulatives
2.6 The Distributive Property 8a AL-01 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 19-25

KEY (Word)
    1. AlgeBlocks high school binder Lab 6.2

2. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Expressions pg 5

3. VersaTiles Algebra book 3 pg 8
HHS PowerPoint 2.6 (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint 2.6 (Day 2)
2.7

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  2.6
Combining Like Terms

Dividing Real Numbers

8a AL-01,04 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 19-25

KEY (Word)
    1. AlgeBlocks high school binder Labs 4.1-4.7

2. Algebra Intervention Lab activity 6

3. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Expressions pg 6

4. VersaTiles Algebra book 2 pg 16-18, 22
HHS PowerPoint 2.7 (Dividing)
3.1 & 3.2 Solve One-Step Equations

Solving Equations Using Addition and Subtraction

Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division

8c/d AL-10 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 26-30

KEY (Word)
1. Geometry Application
2. Practice 1
3. Practice 2
4. Practice 3
5. Practice 4
  1. AlgeBlocks high school binder Labs 9.4-9.5

2. Algebra Intervention Lab activities 41-43

3. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Equations pg 2-4

4. VersaTiles Algebra book 2 pg 25-32; book 3 pg 26-29
HHS PowerPoint 3.1
HHS PowerPoint 3.2
3.3 Solving Multi-Step Equations 8c/d AL-10 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 31-38

KEY (Word)
1. Balance It
2. Menu Math
3. Practice 1
4. Perimeter
5. Practice 1B
6. Practice 2

7. Think of a Number
  1. AlgeBlocks high school binder Lab 9.6

2. Algebra Intervention Lab activity 44

3. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Equations pg 5

4. Hands-On Teaching Strategies for Using Math Manipulatives grades 6-9 kit pg 15-16

5. VersaTiles Algebra book 3 pg 30-32
HHS PowerPoint 3.3
3.4 Variables on Both Sides 8c/d AL-10 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slide 39

KEY (Word)
1. Equation Competency Tests
2. Age and Perimeter
3.  Money
4. Integer 1
5. Integer 2
6. Angles
7.  Misc Prob Solve
8. Computer Lab Activity
9. Hoover's Ristorante
10. HHS PowerPoint: Writing Equations Project
 
  1. AlgeBlocks high school binder Lab 9.8

2. Algebra Intervention Lab activity 45
HHS PowerPoint 3.4 (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint 3.4 (Day 2)
HHS PowerPoint 3.4 -
                  (Student Copy)
3.8 Ratios and Rates 6d & 8c/d AL-10 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 40-41

KEY (Word)
1. Ratio Rush
2. Baseball Ratio Rush
3. Practice 1
4. Practice 2
 
   
HHS PowerPoint 3.8 (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint 3.8 (Day 2)
11.1 Ratio and Proportion
Proportions
6d & 8c/d AL-6,10,18 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 46-49

KEY (Word)
1. In Scale
2. Practice 1
 
   
HHS PowerPoint 11.1
3.9
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  3.8

Percent Equations
Percents
6d & 8c/d AL-4,6,10 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 42-45

KEY (Word)
1. Proportion/Percent Applications
2. M & M Activity
3. Practice 1
4. Practice 2
5. Practice 3
6. Practice 4
7. Practice 5

8. Practice 6
1. PurpleMath  
HHS PowerPoint 3.9
6.6
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  6.4

Absolute-Value Equations 8c/d AL-11 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slide 50

KEY (Word)
     
HHS PowerPoint 6.4 (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint 6.4 (Day 2)
HHSB PP 6.6 - 1
HHSB PP 6.6 - 2
6.1 & 6.2

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  6.1
Solve One-Step Inequalities
Inequalities Using Addition or Subtraction
 
Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division
8c/d AL-10 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 51-52

KEY (Word)
    1. AlgeBlocks high school binder Lab 9.9

2. Algebra Intervention Lab activity 48

3. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Equations pg 7

4. VersaTiles Algebra book 4 pg 10
HHS PowerPoint 6.1
HHS PowerPoint 6.2

HHSB PP 6.1
HHSB PP 6.2
          Student 6.2
6.3
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  6.2


Solve Multi-Step Inequalities
8c/d AL-10 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 53-55

KEY (Word)
1. Practice 1   1. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Equations pg 7
HHS PowerPoint 6.2
HHSB PP 6.3
6.4 & 6.5 
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  6.3

Solve Compound Inequalities
Solving Compound Inequalities Involving "And"

Solving Compound Inequalities Involving "Or"
8c/d AL-10   Practice A   1. VersaTiles Algebra book 4 pg 12, 29
HHS PowerPoint 6.3
HHSB PP 6.4
HHSB PP 6.5 - 1
HHSB PP 6.5 - 2
6.7
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  6.4

        (Optional)

Solving Absolute-Value Inequalities

8c/d AL-11        
HHS PowerPoint 6.4 (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint 6.4 (Day 2)
HHSB PP 6.7 - 1
HHSB PP 6.7 - 2
  Review            
Quarter 2
Unit C: Linear Graphing
Estimated Days:  18 - 21
Sections Algebra Topics State
Goals
Power
Standards
PSAE Applications

Websites

Manipulatives
4.1 Review
The Coordinate Plane
8b AL-08   1. Interpreting Graphs
2. Using Graphs to Predict
Domain and Range:
1. Intro to Functions
Distance and Speed
1.
Car Travel
1. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Integers and the Coordinate Plane pg 9,10

2. VersaTiles Algebra book 4 pg 13-15
HHS PowerPoint 4.1
HHSB PP 4.1
4.2  (Table Method)
Graphing Linear Equations
8b AL-08,10   1. Graphing Relationships Lab
2. Making a Table
  1. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Graphing pg 1,2
HHS PowerPoint 4.2 (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint 4.2 (Day 2)
HHSB PP 4.2 -1
HHSB PP 4.2 -2
 4.3 Graphing Horizontal and Vertical Lines     Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slide 56

KEY (Word)
  1. Cockroach Game
2. Regents Prep
3. Math is Fun
 
HHS PowerPoint-Hor/Vert
HHSB PP 4.3
4.4  Graphing Lines Using Intercepts            
HHS PowerPoint-Int (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint-Int (Day 2)
HHSB PP 4.4 - 1
HHSB PP 4.4 - 2
4.5

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  4.4
The Slope of a Line 8b AL-08 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 57-59

KEY (Word)
1. Cash On Hand
2. Rate of Change
1. Teacher Tube - Mountain slopes

2. Slope Pix - copy and paste these pics into Sketchpad and use it to find the slopes of the roofs. (Instructions)

1. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Graphing pg 4

2. VersaTiles Algebra book 4 pg 18-20
HHS PowerPoint-Slope (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint-Slope (Day 2)
HHSB PP - Slope 1

HHSB PP - Slope 2
 
4.7

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  4.6
Graphing lines Using Slope-Intercept Form 8b AL-08,10 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 60-63

KEY (Word)
1. Slope Intercept Form
 
  1. VersaTiles Algebra book 4 pg 16-17
HHS PowerPoint-Slope-Int (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint-Slope-Int (Day 2)
HHSB PP 4.7 - 1
HHSB PP 4.7 - 2
  Review HHSB 4.1 - 4.5            
5.1 & 5.3

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  5.1-5.3, 5.5
Writing Lines

Slope-Intercept Form

Writing Linear Equations Given a Point and Slope

Writing Linear Equations Given Points

Modeling with Linear Equations

8c/d AL-08,10 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 64-67

KEY (Word)
1. Scatterplots
2. Solar Collectors Lab
3. Speed and Acceleration Lab
4. HHSB PP - Calculator
5. HHSB PP - Calculator
Handouts

 
1. Teacher Tube  - Given 2 pts.

2. Teacher Tube  - Given: Parallel and Pt.
3. Jeopardy

4. Algebra vs The Cockroaches Game

 

1. VersaTiles Algebra book 4 pg 24
HHS PowerPoint 5.1
       Student 5.1
HHS PowerPoint 5.3
HHS PowerPoint 5.5
       Student 5.5

HHSB PP 5.1 - 1
          Student 5.1
HHSB PP 5.1 - 2
HHSB PP 5.2
          Student 5.2
HHSB PP 5.3
HHSB PP 5.5 - 1
HHSB PP 5.5 - 2
HHSB PP 5.5 - Homework
 6.8

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   6.5
        (optional)
Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
           
HHSB PP 6.8 - 1
HHSB PP 6.8 - 2
  Review HHSB 6.6-6.8 (SmartBoard)            

Unit D: Linear Systems
Estimated Days: 23 - 25

Sections Algebra Topics State
Goals
Power
Standards
PSAE Applications

Websites

Manipulatives
7.1 Graphing Linear Systems 8c/d AL-08,12       1. Algebra Works Algebra 1 Readiness: Graphing pg 3

2. VersaTiles Algebra book 4 pg 22-23
HHS PowerPoint 7.1
7.2 Solving Linear Systems by Substitution 8c/d AL-12       1. VersaTiles Algebra book 5 pg 14-15
HHS PowerPoint 7.2  (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint 7.2  (Day 2)

        Student 7.2
7.3 Solve by Elimination
Linear Combinations
8c/d AL-12 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 68-77

KEY (Word)
1. Sale Signs
 
1. Word Problems

2. TeacherTube - Applications

1. VersaTiles Algebra book 5 pg 16, 22
HHS PowerPoint 7.3 (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint 7.3 (Day 2)
  7.4 (Honors)
Linear Systems and Problem Solving
      1. System Applications
2, Misc. Problems
Applications:
   1. Age Problems
   2. Perimeter
   3. Coin Problems

   4. Distance Problems
   5. Misc. Systems
 
HHS PowerPoint 7.4
  7.5 (Honors)
Special Types of Linear Systems
           
HHS PowerPoint 7.5
7.5

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  7.6

Linear Inequalities 
Systems of Linear Inequalities
8c/d AL-08,12        
HHS PowerPoint 7.6 (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint 7.6 (Day 2)
     

 

         
  HHS PowerPoint Review 1 - Ch 7
HHS PowerPoint Review 2 - Ch 7
 
  Review HHS - Ch 7 -1
Review HHS - Ch 7 -2
           

Quarter 3

**Finish linear systems if needed**

Unit E: Exponents
Estimated Days:  14 - 16

Sections Algebra Topics State
Goals
Power
Standards
PSAE Applications

Websites

Manipulatives
8.1 Multiplication Properties of Exponents 6a AL-05 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 78-82

KEY (Word)
  1. Exponents (All sections)
2. CAL Online (All sections)
1. VersaTiles Algebra book 3 pg 14
HHS PowerPoint 8.1 (Day 1)
HHS PowerPoint 8.1 (Day 2)
HHSB PP 8.1
8.2 Zero and Negative Exponents 6a AL-05 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slide 83

KEY (Word)
  1. TeacherTube - Negative Exponents  
HHS PowerPoint 8.2
HHSB PP 8.2
8.4

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  8.3
Division Properties of Exponents 6a AL-05 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 84-87

KEY (Word)
    1. VersaTiles Algebra book 3 pg 14
HHS PowerPoint 8.3
HHSB PP 8.3 - 1
HHSB PP 8.3 - 2
HHSB PP 8.4
8.5

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  8.4

Scientific Notation
6a AL-05 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slide 88

KEY (Word)
1. Astronomical Distances
2. Avogado Constant Lab
3. Contraction and Expansion
4. Scientific Notation
   
HHS PowerPoint 8.4
HHSB PP 8.5
  Review HHSB            

Unit F: Polynomials
Estimated Days: 8 - 10

Sections Algebra Topics State
Goals
Power
Standards
PSAE Applications

Websites

Manipulatives
10.1 Polynomial Vocabulary 8a AL-13 Word
Smartboard

PowerPoint

Slides 89-92

KEY (Word)
  1. Math World
2.
CAL Online