Algebra 1
Alg 1 Overview
Integrated Math I emphasizes linear and exponential expressions, equations, and functions. This course also focuses on geometric congruence and interpreting linear models from quantitative data. Students continue their learning and understanding of categorical and quantitative data. Students are also introduced to reasoning with equations by solving systems of equations in two variables.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
Solving Linear Equations Function and Function Notation Building Linear Functions and Arithmetic Sequences Linear Regression (line-of-best-fit) Writing, Solving, and Graphing Systems of Equations Solve Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities Graphs of Piecewise Functions (includes absolute value) |
Exponential and Geometric Sequences Graphs of Quadratics Functions Transformations of Functions Rewriting Quadratics Solving Quadratic Equations Applications of Quadratics Box-plots, histograms (comparing distributions) |
Alg 1 Curriculum Guide
Please join the Schoology group to access the curriculum guide. Email [email protected] to join. Asynchronous Resources RCS Video Series Links: Playposit Youtube GWB/PDF Files RCS Desmos Activities |
Alg 1 Standards
Integrated Math I TN State Standards RCS Alg 1 Essential Standards Standard Deconstruction Instructional Focus Documents Form for Deconstructing Essential Standards |
Calculators
TNReady Calculator Policy How to Update TI Calculators How to Lock TI Calculators Desmos Calculator (Graphing and Matrix) Desmos Test Mode |
Online Resources
Savvas Resources (Through Clever) Alternate Textbook (Math Vision Project) Delta Math (Online Practice Problems) (Video for teachers) Edulastic (Carnegie Online Assessments) Edulastic Getting Started Guide Illustrative Mathematics Tasks by Standard Problem Based Learning for IM I Inside Mathematics Formative Assessment Tasks Inside Math Problems of the Month Open Middle EduToolbox Tasks Mathematics Assessment Project Youcubed.org Khan Academy IM I Course Estimation 180 Which one doesn't belong ACT Bellwork Problems Mental Math Resources Math Project Ideas Geogebra (Digital) |
Desmos Activities
Getting Started with Desmos Beginner Instructions (for teachers) Intermediate Instructions (for teachers) Copy and paste emojis here into your activity Intro to Desmos (for students) Desmos Activities (Digital) Desmos Geometry Lessons Learn Computation Layer Testing Example (Lock after submit) Testing Example (Cover sheet after submit) Neat Examples of CL |
Teaching Practices
Research shows that these Eight Effective Teaching Practices can help students understand these concepts at a deep level. These practices are supported by the following documents. Plan: Planning Component Tool (Beginning of Lesson Plan) Plan for multiple representations Plan for Productive Struggle Plan to build Procedural Fluency from Conceptual Understanding (Understand the why first) Instruct: Structure of a Lesson Nix the Tricks! Assessing and Advancing Questions Tips for Teacher Questioning Accountable Talk Moves 5 Practices Observation Form (Selecting & Sequencing Student work) 50 Ways to Close a Lesson Observation Tools: Standards for Mathematical Practice Support Administrator "Look Fors" Team Rubric Assess Student Thinking: Where are students along the progression of learning? Reflect upon strengths, weaknesses, and ways to improve the lesson. Determine Next Steps. |