ALGEBRA 1 TRIMESTER 1

Content Area

Mathematics

Grade Level

High School

Course Name/Course
Code
Standard
1. Number Sense,
Properties, and
Operations

3. Patterns, Functions, and

Algebraic Structures

7. Data Analysis,
Statistics, and
Probability

Grade Level Expectations (GLE)

GLE Code

1. The complex number system includes real numbers and imaginary numbers

MA10-GR.HS-S.1GLE.1

2. Quantitative reasoning is used to make sense of quantities and their relationships in

problem situations

MA10-GR.HSS.1-GLE.2

1. Functions model situations where one quantity determines another and can be
represented algebraically, graphically, and using tables

MA10-GR.HSS.2-GLE.1

2. Quantitative relationships in the real world can be modeled and solved using functions

MA10-GR.HSS.2-GLE.2

3. Expressions can be represented in multiple, equivalent forms

MA10-GR.HSS.2-GLE.3

4. Solutions to equations, inequalities and systems of equations are found using a

variety of tools

MA10-GR.HSS.2-GLE.4

1. Visual displays and summary statistics condense the information in data sets into
usable knowledge

MA10-GR.HSS.3-GLE.1

2. Statistical methods take variability into account supporting informed decisions making
through quantitative studies designed to answer specific questions

MA10-GR.HSS.3-GLE.2

Author: Mindi Harman (Mountian BOCES)

Algebra 1 Trimester 1
Date Completed: _____________________________

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10. Shape, Dimension, and

Geometric Relationships

3. Probability models outcomes for situations in which there is inherent randomness

MA10-GR.HSS.3-GLE.3

1. Objects in the plane can be transformed, and those transformations can be described
and analyzed mathematically

MA10-GR.HSS.4-GLE.1

2. Concepts of similarity are foundational to geometry and its applications

MA10-GR.HSS.4-GLE.2

3. Objects in the plane can be described and analyzed algebraically

MA10-GR.HSS.4-GLE.3

4. Attributes of two- and three-dimensional objects are measurable and can be

quantified

MA10-GR.HSS.4-GLE.4

5. Objects in the real world can be modeled using geometric concepts

MA10-GR.HSS.4-GLE.5

Author: Mindi Harman (Mountian BOCES)

Algebra 1 Trimester 1
Date Completed: _____________________________

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Colorado 21st Century Skills

Critical Thinking and Reasoning:
Thinking Deeply, Thinking Differently
Information Literacy:
Untangling the Web
Collaboration: Working
Together, Learning Together
Self-Direction: Own Your
Learning

Mathematical Practices:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Model with mathematics.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Attend to precision.
Look for and make use of structure.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Invention: Creating Solutions

Unit Titles

Length of Unit/Contact
Hours

Unit Number/Sequence

Number Sense

4 weeks

Using Variables in Expressions and Equations

2 weeks

Creating and Solving Algebraic Equations

3 weeks

Unit Title
Focusing
Lens(es)

Number Sense
Representation

Standards and Grade

Level Expectations
Addressed in this
Unit

Length of
Unit

4 weeks (8 class periods)

MA10-GR.HS S.1-GLE.2

Inquiry
Questions
(EngagingDebatable):

Unit Strands

Number and Quantity: Quantities

Concepts

unit conversions, units, numerator, denominator, percent, scientific notation, exponent, power, equivalence

What is a number system? (MA10-GR.HS S.1-GLE.1-IQ.4)

Can numbers ever be too big or too small to be useful? (MA10-GR.HS S.1-GLE.2-IQ.1)

Author: Mindi Harman (Mountian BOCES)

Algebra 1 Trimester 1
Date Completed: _____________________________

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Generalizations
My students will

Understand

Guiding Questions
that

Factual

Understanding numbers and their

equivalencies is foundational in learning
algebra. (i.e. Converting between fractions,
decimals and percents, scientific notation,
exponent rules, and comparing and ordering
numbers.)
Understanding unit conversions will help guide
the solution of multi-step problems.
Choosing and interpreting units in formulas
leads to consistency and deeper
understanding in real-world applications.

Author: Mindi Harman (Mountian BOCES)

Algebra 1 Trimester 1
Date Completed: _____________________________

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Conceptual

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Key Knowledge and

Skills:

What students will know and be able to do are so closely linked in the concept-based discipline of mathematics.
Therefore, in the mathematics samples what students should know and do are combined.

My students will

Use units as a way to understand problems and the guide the solution of multi-step problems. (MA10-GR.HS S.1-GLE.2-EO.a.i)
Choose and interpret units consistently in formulas. (MA10-GR.HS S.1-GLE.2-EO.a.i.1)
Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling. (MA10-GR.HS S.1-GLE.2-EO.a.ii)

Critical Language: includes the Academic and Technical vocabulary, semantics, and discourse which are particular to and necessary for
accessing a given discipline.
EXAMPLE: A student in Language Arts can demonstrate the ability to apply and comprehend critical language through the following
statement: Mark Twain exposes the hypocrisy of slavery through the use of satire.
A student in ALGEBRA 1 can
demonstrate the ability to apply and
comprehend critical language through
the following statement(s):
Academic
Vocabulary:
Technical
Vocabulary:

I know that number sense is the ability to understand and use basic numerical concepts and
strategies in applications to other areas of mathematics and in everyday life.

convert, analyze, interpret, real world contexts, relationships, model, equivalence,

convert, units, numerator, denominator, percent, scientific notation, exponent, power

Author: Mindi Harman (Mountian BOCES)

Algebra 1 Trimester 1
Date Completed: _____________________________

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Using Variables in Expressions and

Equations

Unit Title
Focusing
Lens(es)

Representation
Modeling

Standards and Grade

Level Expectations
Addressed in this
Unit

Length of
Unit

MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3

Inquiry
Questions
(EngagingDebatable):

Unit Strands

Algebra: Seeing Structure in Expressions

Algebra: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities

Concepts

expressions, equations, similarities, simplifying, solving, terms, modeling

When is it appropriate to simplify expressions? (MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3-IQ.1)

Generalizations
My students will

2 weeks (4-5 classes)

Understand

that

Factual

Variables represent unknown values.

Variables can be used in expressions and
equations and specific rules are applied to
their use.
The unknown variable of an equation can be
found by following algebraic rules and
processes.
Expressions and equations are used to
represent everyday situations and
occurrences.

Author: Mindi Harman (Mountian BOCES)

Algebra 1 Trimester 1
Date Completed: _____________________________

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Guiding Questions

Conceptual

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Key Knowledge and

Skills:

What students will know and be able to do are so closely linked in the concept-based discipline of mathematics.
Therefore, in the mathematics samples what students should know and do are combined.

My students will

Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients. (MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3-EO.a.i.1)
Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single entity. (MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3-EO.a.i.2)
Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. (MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3-EO.a.ii)
Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.
(MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3-EO.b.i)

Critical Language: includes the Academic and Technical vocabulary, semantics, and discourse which are particular to and necessary for
accessing a given discipline.
EXAMPLE: A student in Language Arts can demonstrate the ability to apply and comprehend critical language through the following
statement: Mark Twain exposes the hypocrisy of slavery through the use of satire.
A student in ALGEBRA 1 can
demonstrate the ability to apply and
comprehend critical language through
the following statement(s):
Academic
Vocabulary:
Technical
Vocabulary:

Unit Title
Focusing
Lens(es)

I understand that variables are used to represent an unknown number. The use of variables
follows specific algebraic rules when applied to expressions and equations.

simplify, solve, analyze, combine, inverse, sum, difference, product, quotient, terms, relationships
expressions, equations, similarities, simplifying, solving, terms, modeling, application

Creating and Solving Algebraic

Equations
Modeling
Equivalence

Standards and Grade

Level Expectations
Addressed in this
Unit

Author: Mindi Harman (Mountian BOCES)

Algebra 1 Trimester 1
Date Completed: _____________________________

Length of
Unit
MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3
MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.4

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Inquiry
Questions
(EngagingDebatable):

Unit Strands

Algebra: Creating Equations

Algebra: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities
Functions: Building Functions

Concepts

modeling, real world contexts, applications, simplify, solve

When is it appropriate to simplify expressions? (MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3-IQ.1)

How can you model a situation like gas mileage with an algebraic expression?
Why do we model everyday occurrences using algebraic expressions?
What are some similarities in solving all types of equations? (MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.4-IQ.1)

Generalizations
My students will

Understand

Key Knowledge and

Skills:

that

Factual

Guiding Questions

Conceptual

What students will know and be able to do are so closely linked in the concept-based discipline of mathematics.
Therefore, in the mathematics samples what students should know and do are combined.

My students will

Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. (MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3-EO.a.ii)
Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.
(MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3-EO.b.i)
Create equations in one variable and use them to solve problems. ((MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.4-EO.a.i)
Explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers asserted at the previous step, starting from the
assumption that the original equation has a solution. (MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3-EO.b.i)
Solve equations in one variable, including equations with coefficients represented by letters. (MA10-GR.HS S.2-GLE.3-EO.c.i)

Critical Language: includes the Academic and Technical vocabulary, semantics, and discourse which are particular to and necessary for
accessing a given discipline.
EXAMPLE: A student in Language Arts can demonstrate the ability to apply and comprehend critical language through the following
statement: Mark Twain exposes the hypocrisy of slavery through the use of satire.
A student in ALGEBRA 1 can
demonstrate the ability to apply and

Expressions and equations are used to represent everyday situations and occurrences.

Author: Mindi Harman (Mountian BOCES)

Algebra 1 Trimester 1
Date Completed: _____________________________

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comprehend critical language through
the following statement(s):
Academic
Vocabulary:
Technical
Vocabulary:

simplify, solve, analyze, combine, inverse, sum, difference, product, quotient, terms, relationships
expressions, equations, similarities, simplifying, solving, terms, modeling, application

Author: Mindi Harman (Mountian BOCES)

Algebra 1 Trimester 1
Date Completed: _____________________________

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