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EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES
Mathematics - Algebra 1: All Levels

Algebraic Concepts

Absolute Value: Solve/Linear/Apply
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to equations and inequalities of absolute value of linear expressions and apply them to problem solutions.
Strand Scope Source
Absolute Value Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.10
  
Expressions: Simplify/Numeric/Solve
The learner will be able to simplify numeric expressions, including expressions containing positive integer exponents or absolute value, and obtain problem solutions by applying these simplifications.
Strand Scope Source
Simplify Expressions Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.N.2
  
Polynomials: Manipulation
The learner will be able to illustrate facility in symbolic manipulation of polynomial and rational expressions by rearranging and collecting terms, factoring, recognizing and canceling common factors in rational expressions, and using the properties of positive integer exponents.
Strand Scope Source
Polynomials Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.8
  
Quadratic Equations: Solve/Techniques
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to quadratic equations with real number solutions by factoring, completing the square, or applying the quadratic formula; and illustrate an understanding of the similarities between these techniques.
Strand Scope Source
Quadratic Equations/Formula Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.9
  
Properties: Recognize/Use
The learner will be able to recognize and apply the properties of operations on the real numbers, including the associative, commutative, and distributive properties; the existence of the identity and inverse elements for addition and multiplication; the existence of nth roots of positive real numbers for any positive integer n; the inverse relationship between nth power and nth root of a positive real number; and the denseness of the set of rational numbers in the set of the real numbers.
Strand Scope Source
Operations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.N.1
  
Systems of Equations: Solve/Inequalities
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to real world problems (including mixture, rate, and work problems) by applying systems of linear equations or inequalities, using algebraic and graphical techniques.
Strand Scope Source
Systems of Equations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.12
  
Equations: Algebraic/Solve
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to algebraic equations.
Strand Scope Source
Solve Equations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.10
  
Equations: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to apply equations in obtaining problem solutions.
Strand Scope Source
Solve Equations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.10
  
Inequalities: Solve
The learner will be able to solve inequalities.
Strand Scope Source
Inequalities Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.10
  
Polynomials: Subtracting
The learner will be able to subtract polynomials.
Strand Scope Source
Polynomials Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.7
  
Polynomials: Add
The learner will be able to add polynomials.
Strand Scope Source
Polynomials Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.7
  
Polynomials: Multiply
The learner will be able to multiply polynomials.
Strand Scope Source
Polynomials Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.7
  
Polynomials: Divide by Monomial
The learner will be able to divide a polynomial by a monomial.
Strand Scope Source
Polynomials Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.7
  
Radicals: Determine/Estimate/Solution
The learner will be able to determine the estimated value for the solution to problems involving square roots and cube roots, without the use of a calculator.
Strand Scope Source
Radicals Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.N.3
  
Equality/Inequality: Solving
The learner will be able to use inequalities to solve problems.
Strand Scope Source
Inequalities Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.10
  
Equality/Inequality: Apply/Real Number
The learner will be able to apply the properties of the real number system to evaluate the validity of equations and inequalities.
Strand Scope Source
Equality/Inequality Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.2
  
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Functions/Relations: Representations
The learner will be able to translate between the different representations (graphs, equations, point sets, and tabular) of functions and relations.
Strand Scope Source
Functions/Relations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.4
  
Relations: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend relations.
Strand Scope Source
Relations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.3
  
Functions: Recognize/Domain
The learner will be able to recognize the domain of a given function.
Strand Scope Source
Functions Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.3
  
Functions: Recognize/Range
The learner will be able to recognize the range of a given function.
Strand Scope Source
Functions Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.3
  
Functions: Recognize/Variables
The learner will be able to recognize the dependent and independent variables of a given function.
Strand Scope Source
Functions Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.3
  
Functions: Understand
The learner will be able to understand functions.
Strand Scope Source
Functions Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.3
  
Functions: Solve/Real-World
The learner will be able to use linear functions in order to obtain solutions to real-world problems.
Strand Scope Source
Problem Solving Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.11
  
Functions: Solve/Real-World
The learner will be able to use exponential functions in order to obtain solutions to real-world problems.
Strand Scope Source
Exponential Functions Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.11
  
Functions: Solve/Real-World
The learner will be able to use quadratic functions in order to obtain solutions to real-world problems.
Strand Scope Source
Absolute Value/Quadratic Functions Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.11
  
Functions: Solve/Real World
The learner will be able to use reciprocal functions in order to obtain solutions to real world problems.
Strand Scope Source
Problem Solving Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.11
  
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Mathematics Processes

Arguments: Apply/Real Number Properties
The learner will be able to apply the properties of the real number system to justify each step in a sequential argument.
Strand Scope Source
Conjecture/Argument Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.2
  
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Patterns: Linear/Quadratic/Exponential
The learner will be able to explain, complete, continue, examine, generalize, and construct a wide variety of patterns, including iterative, recursive, linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships.
Strand Scope Source
Patterns Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.1
  
Direct Variation: Apply/Problem Solve
The learner will be able to apply direct variation to obtain solutions to real world problems.
Strand Scope Source
Variations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.11
  
Inverse Variation: Apply/Problem Solve
The learner will be able to apply inverse variation to obtain solutions to real world problems.
Strand Scope Source
Variations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.11
  
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Perspective/Role in Society

Interest: Apply/Compound/Real World
The learner will be able to apply compound interest to obtain solutions to real world problems.
Strand Scope Source
Loans/Credit Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.11
  
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Probability/Statistics

Data Analysis: Choose/Create/Interpret
The learner will be able to choose, create, and interpret a suitable graphical display for data sets and apply suitable statistics to communicate information about the data, applying these concepts in comparing different data sets.
Strand Scope Source
Data Analysis Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.D.1
  
Data: Estimate/Line of Best Fit
The learner will be able to estimate a line of best fit for a given set of data.
Strand Scope Source
Data Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.D.2
  
Sampling: Explain/Size/Validity/Predict
The learner will be able to explain how the relative sizes of a sample and the population affect the validity of predictions made based on a data set.
Strand Scope Source
Sampling Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.D.3
  
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Problem Solving

Strategies: Apply/Suitable/Real World
The learner will be able to apply suitable tabular, graphical, or symbolic strategies to obtain real world problem solutions.
Strand Scope Source
Strategies Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.11
  
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Real Numbers and the Coordinate Plane

Slope: Describe/Significance
The learner will be able to describe the significance of a positive, negative, zero, or undefined slope.
Strand Scope Source
Slope Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.5
  
Slope: Determine From Graph
The learner will be able to use the graph of a linear equation to determine the slope.
Strand Scope Source
Slope Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.5
  
Linear Equations: Graph
The learner will be able to find the equation of a line when given its graph.
Strand Scope Source
Linear Equations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.5
  
Linear Equations: Understand/Forms
The learner will be able to illustrate an understanding of the relationships between the various presentation forms of lines.
Strand Scope Source
Linear Equations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.5
  
Linear Equations: Intercepts
The learner will be able to find the intercepts of a linear equation.
Strand Scope Source
Linear Equations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.5
  
Linear Equations: Slope
The learner will be able to find the slope of a linear equation.
Strand Scope Source
Linear Equations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.5
  
Linear Equations: Geometric Explanation
The learner will be able to determine the linear equation when presented with a geometric description of the line.
Strand Scope Source
Linear Equations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.5
  
Linear Equations: Determine/Equation
The learner will be able to determine the equation of the line through a point that is either perpendicular or parallel to a particular line.
Strand Scope Source
Linear Equations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.6
  
Linear Equations: X-/Y-Intercepts
The learner will be able to find the x- and y-intercepts of a line when given the graph of a linear relationship.
Strand Scope Source
Linear Equations Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.5
  
Real Numbers: Approximate/Computation
The learner will be able to judge the reasonableness of computation results involving real numbers using approximations.
Strand Scope Source
Real Numbers Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.N.4
  
Real Numbers: Approximate/Solutions
The learner will be able to judge the reasonableness of problem solutions involving real numbers using approximations.
Strand Scope Source
Real Numbers Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.N.4
  
Real Number Properties: Apply/Proofs
The learner will be able to apply the properties of the real number system to prove or contradict statements.
Strand Scope Source
Real Number Properties Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.2
  
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Technology as a Tool: Suitable
The learner will be able to apply technology as appropriate.
Strand Scope Source
Technology as a Tool Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2000, Algebra I, AI.P.11, AI.P.12, AI.D.2
  
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