Algebra 1: Unit Plans (2015 2016) Unit 1: Expressions (A.1), Equations (A.4), Radicals (A.3) Timeline: Quarter 1 o Evaluate Expressions (A.1) o Translate Verbal Expressions (A.1) o Solve Equations (A.4) o Simplify Square Roots (A.3) Unit 2: Statistics: Measures of Central Tendency (A.10) and Variation (A.9) Timeline: Quarter 1 o Measures of Central Tendency (A.10) Mean, Median, Mode o Box-and-Whisker Plot (A.10) Quartiles, Interquartile Range Comparing plots o Measures of Dispersion/Variation (A.9) Range Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) Standard Deviation and Variance Unit 3: Functions (A.7), Graph Linear Functions (A.6 a), Solving for a Variable (A.4a) o Functions (A.4) Relations vs. functions Domain and range (include non-linear function) Intercepts (include graphing with intercepts) Zeros Intro for set builder notation Literal equations o Graphing Linear Functions (A.6 a) Slope
Slope-intercept Using calculator o Function Notation o Solving for a Variable (A.4 a) Unit 4: Direct/Inverse Variation (A.8) o Direct Variation (A.8) o Inverse Variation (A.8) Given: Unit 5: Writing Equations (A.6b), Linear Regression (A.11) o Writing linear equations (A.6 b) Teach using point-slope form Slope-Intercept Form, Standard Form, Point-Slope Form o Parallel Line Equations o Perpendicular Line Equations o Linear Regression (A.11) Semester Exam: Timeline: Near end of Quarter 2
o Slope, Slope-Intercept Form (A.6), Direct Variation (A.8) : More Semester Exam Review Unit 6: Systems of Equations (A.4), Systems of Inequalities (A.5) Timeline: Quarter 3 o Solving Systems of Linear Equations (A.4) Graphing, Substitution, Elimination, Special Cases o Inequalities (A.5) Solving, Graphing o Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities (A.5) Graphing Linear Inequalities Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities Unit 7: Polynomials (A.2) Timeline: Quarter 3 o Laws of Exponents o Scientific Notation o Operations with Polynomials Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide o Factoring Polynomials Greatest Common Factor Difference of Squares Trinomial with Leading Coefficient 1 Grouping Trinomial with Leading Coefficient Other Than 1 Unit 8: Quadratics (A.4), Curve of Best Fit (A.11)
o Quadratics (A.4) Graphing Factoring, Quadratic Formula, Completing the Square, Graphing o Quadratic Regression (A.11) REVIEW for SOL Exam: Content Reviewed: o Slope, Slope-Intercept Form (A.6), Direct Variation (A.8) o Systems of Equations (A.4), Systems of Inequalities (A.5) o Writing Equations (A.6), Linear Regression (A.11) o Polynomials (A.2) o Quadratics (A.4 A.7), Inverse Variation (A.8), Curve of Best Fit (A.11) o Daily Guided Review Notes on Content JLAB Assignments Equations and Inequalities Strand Expressions and Operations Strand Probability Statistics Patterns Functions and Algebra Strand Functions and Statistics Strand Weakest Strand All Strands VDOE Algebra SOL Practice Items VDOE Performance Analysis Items Loudoun County Algebra SOL Simulation (online) SOL Exam New Material: Geometry Preview (after SOL) o Pythagorean Theorem o Midpoint and Distance Formula Review
Quiz REVIEW for Final Exam: Content Reviewed: o Slope, Slope-Intercept Form (A.6), Direct Variation (A.8) o Systems of Equations (A.4), Systems of Inequalities (A.5) o Writing Equations (A.6), Linear Regression (A.11) o Polynomials (A.2) o Quadratics (A.4 A.7), Inverse Variation (A.8), Curve of Best Fit (A.11) o Daily Guided Review Notes on Content Final Exam Study Guide Final Exam