AFNORTH INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

 

ALGEBRA I


Course Syllabus

 


SY 2006-2007

 

COURSE TITLE:       ALGEBRA 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION:     “Algebra is a prerequisite for virtually all mathematics beyond middle school, and thus is a gatekeeper for studying mathematics beyond the basics.  The type of quantitative reasoning inherent to the study of algebra is necessary not only for members of today’s and tomorrow’s technical workforce, but also for well-informed and responsible citizens in our democracy.  The two primary goals for studying algebra are (1) preparation for further study – of mathematics and other subjects such as science, statistics, and economics – and (2) preparation for the life and work required in a world of global information.”

- 2005-2006 Algebra 1 Curriculum Guide

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DoDEA Grades 9-12 Process and Content Mathematics Standards as applicable to Algebra 1 by unit of instruction based upon the 2005-2006 Algebra 1Curriculum Guide:

 

Unit

M1

M2

M3

M5

M6

M7

M8

M9

M10

Fall Semester

Numbers and Operations

Algebra

Geometry

Data Analysis and Probability

Problem Solving

Reasoning and Proof

Communi-cation

Connec-tions

Represen-tation

1st Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

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x

 

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2

 

x

 

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3

 

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2nd Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

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5

 

x

 

 

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6

 

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Spring Semester

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit

M1

M2

M3

M5

M6

M7

M8

M9

M10

Spring Semester

Numbers and Operations

Algebra

Geometry

Data Analysis and Probability

Problem Solving

Reasoning and Proof

Communi-cation

Connec-tions

Represen-tation

3rd Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

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8

 

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9

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4th Quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

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11

 

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12

 

x

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x

 

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SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:

 

Fall Semester

1st Quarter

Algebraic Thinking

UNIT UNDERSTANDING

Discovering Algebra 

An Investigative Approach

PV

Unit 1

Patterns & Variables

“Students recognize similarities and generalize patterns; use patterns to create models and make predictions; describe the nature of patterns and relationships; and construct representations of mathematical relationships.”

- 2005-2006 Algebra 1 Curriculum Guide

Chapter 1 – Data Exploration

q       Bar Graphs & Dot Plots

q       Measures of Center

q       Histograms

q       Two-Variable Data

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