Algebra 1 Pacing guide 2010-2011

Algebra 1 Pacing guide 2010-2011
High School Textbook: California Algebra 1, (Prentice Hall, 2009)

Planned
# Days Concepts/Skills/standards Text # questions Notes and
assessment
reference (see resources
footnote) *
28 days 1st marking period August 30- October 7
Set the tone: Pre-assess, preview and review. See instructional guide for options which
3-5 days Community building/ class culture development, set feature complete lesson plans of problem
routines and norms, standards of behavior for solving activities including cooperative
classroom. learning strategies.
Unit 1: Using Properties to simplify and solve
Essential standards:
1.0 Students identify and use the arithmetic properties of subsets of integers and rational, irrational, and real numbers, including
closure properties for the four basic arithmetic operations where applicable:
3.0 Students solve equations and inequalities involving absolute values.
4.0 Students simplify expressions before solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable
5.0 Students solve multistep problems, including word problems, involving linear equations and linear inequalities in one variable and
provide justification for each step.
Supporting standards:
1.1 Students use properties of numbers to demonstrate whether assertions are true or false.
2.0 Students understand and use such operations as taking the opposite, finding the reciprocal, taking a root, and raising to a fractional
power. They understand and use the rules of exponents.
24.0 Students use and know simple aspects of a logical argument.
25.0 Students use properties of the number system to judge the validity of results, to justify each step of a procedure, and to prove or
disprove statements.
Topic 1: PreAlgebra Chapter 1: 1.0 Instructional Focus:
Students can: Tools of Algebra 5 PreAlgebra review. It should
Standard 1.0: 1.1 Using include:
• Identify subsets of real numbers Algebra • The properties of
• Use arithmetic operations on real numbers to 1.2 Exponents arithmetic
 Key Algebra standard 1

* Number of assessment questions may vary due to feedback given during the assessment period and instructional needs
Planned
assessment
footnote) *
solve problems and Order of • Inverses and inverse
• Translate an English phrase or sentence into Operations operations
Algebra 1.3 Exploring • Rational number
• Use variables to model mathematical real numbers operations
relationships 1.4 Adding real • Evaluating expressions
• Place real numbers on a number line in proper numbers and formulas
order 1.5 Subtracting • Simplifying expressions
8-9 • Use the properties of real numbers to real numbers • Symbolic notation
demonstrate whether statements are true or false 1.6 Multiplying • Writing expressions and
and dividing real
equations
numbers
1.7 Distributive
property
1.8 Properties of
numbers
Concept task:
Tire Tech
Topic 2: Equations Chapter 2: 2.0 Instructional focus:
Students can: Solving 6 • Multi-step linear
Standard 2.0: equations 5.0 equations in one
• Use the properties of exponents to solve 2.1 Solving two 8 variable, including
problems involving exponents step equations proportions
• Find opposites and reciprocals 2.2 Solving
Standard 4.0: multistep The beginning of the chapter
• Simplify algebraic expressions by using the equations has an illustration using
order of operations 2.3 Equations Algebra tiles. It is a good idea,
• Simplify algebraic expressions by using the with variables on even in High School to have

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
properties of real numbers including the both sides students practice solving
distributive property 2.4 ratio and equations using Algebra tiles.
12-14 Standard 5.0: proportion
• Solve equations using inverse operations
• Translate word problems into algebraic Concept task
sentences and solve them Custom T-shirts
• Justify each step in a solution using the
properties of algebra
• Solve equations with the variable on both sides
of the equal sign.
29 days Second Marking period October 11 – November 19

Topic 3: Inequalities Chapter 3: 4.0 Instructional focus :
Students can: Solving 7 • Multistep linear
Standard 2.0 inequalities inequalities in one
• Find the opposite of any real number 3.1 Inequalities variable
• Find the reciprocal of any real number and their graphs
• Solve single step inequalities 3.2 Solving
Standard 4.0 inequalities
• Use order of operations to simplify expressions using addition
• Substitute numbers for variables to evaluate an and subtraction

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
expression 3.3 solving
• Use properties of real numbers, including the inequalities
distributive property to simplify and expand using
expressions multiplication
Standard 5.0: and division
8-9 • Solve inequalities by using opposite operations 3.4 solving
• Translate and solve word problems multistep
• Justify steps used to solve problems inequalities
• Solve inequalities with the variable on both 3.5 compound
sides of the inequality. inequalities
Topic 4: Absolute value: 1.3: example 5 3.0 Instructional focus:
Students can: 1.5 example 3 4 • Solving equations and
4-5 Standard 3.0 3.6 Absolute inequalities with
• Explain the meaning of absolute value in terms value equations absolute value
of the number line and inequalities
• Solve equations involving absolute value Concept task:
• Solve inequalities involving absolute value Sydney Harbor
• Write absolute value inequalities as compound bridge
inequalities
1 day Fall Benchmark exam: Test window: November 3 - 12 Content: Planned 30 questions on Topics 1,2,3
Unit 2: Linear functions

Essential standards:
6.0 Students graph a linear equation and compute the x- and y-intercepts. They are also able to sketch the region defined by linear
inequality.

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
7.0 Students verify that a point lies on a line, given an equation of the line. Students are able to derive linear equations by using the
point-slope formula.
15.0 Students apply algebraic techniques to solve rate problems, work problems, and percent mixture problems.
17.0 Students determine the domain of independent variables and the range of dependent variables defined by a graph, a set of ordered
pairs, or a symbolic expression.
Supporting standards:
8.0 Students understand the concepts of parallel lines and perpendicular lines and how those slopes are related. Students are able to
find the equation of a line perpendicular to a given line that passes through a given point.
16.0 Students understand the concepts of a relation and a function, determine whether a given relation defines a function, and give
pertinent information about given relations and functions.
18.0 Students determine whether a relation defined by a graph, a set of ordered pairs, or a symbolic expression is a function and justify
the conclusion.
24.0 Students use and know simple aspects of a logical argument:
disprove statements:
Topic 5: Graphs and Functions Chapter 4: 16.0 Instructional focus:
Students can: Graphs and 2 • Identifying and
Standard 16.0 functions 17.0 graphing functions and
• Distinguish relations and functions given a set 4.1 Graphing on 2 relations
of ordered pairs or the graph of the relation the plane 18.0 • Determining domain
• Identify the domain and range of a function 4.2 Relations and 2 and range of functions
Standard 17.0 functions
• Find the domain and range of a function by 4.3 Function
looking at the set of ordered pairs or by looking rules, tables and
4-5 days at the graph of the function graphs
4.4 Writing a
Planned
assessment
footnote) *
• Find the domain and range of a function given function rule
the algebraic expression of the function 4.5 Direct
Standard 18.0 variation
• Determine whether a relation is or is not a 4.6 Inverse
function given the graph, set of ordered pairs, variation
and/or the algebraic expression of the function
Concept task
Car rentals
Topic 6: Problem solving 2.5 Equations 15.0 Instructional focus:
Students can: and problem 7 • Solving word problems
Standard 15.0 solving Including age and coin
• Apply algebraic techniques to solve distance- Review: problems in this unit, to help
rate-time problems Proportions and students understand the basics
• Apply algebraic techniques to solve percent percents of problem solving.
mixture problems 2.6 Mixture Giving students a set of non-
8-9 days • Apply algebraic techniques to solve other types problems routine problems also helps
of word problems 4.4 Writing a students understand problem
function rule solving.
(example 3 and
problems)
4.5 Direct
variation
(example 3 and
problems)
4.6 Inverse
variation
(example 3 and

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
problems)
rd
34 days 3 marking period November 29 – January 27
Topic 7: Graphing linear equations & inequalities Chapter 5 6.0 Instructional focus:
Students can: 5.1 Rate of 5 • Slope
Standard 6.0 change and slope 7.0 • Graphing linear
• Find rates of change given two points on a line 5.2 Slope 5 functions
• Interpret positive and negative rates of change intercept form 8.0
• Graph a linear function using slope-intercept 5.3 Standard 2
form form
• Graph linear inequalities in slope-intercept form 5.4 Point slope
Standard 7.0 form and writing
• Verify that a point lies on a line by substituting linear equations
the coordinates into the equation of the line 5.5 Parallel and
13-15 days • Find an equation of a linear function using perpendicular
lines
point-slope form
6.5 linear
• Find the x- and y- intercepts when the function
inequalities
is in standard form
• Change forms of a linear function Concept task
Standard 8.0 Matching
• Identify the relationship between lines by graphs,
examining their slopes equations, and
• Find the equation of a line through a point inequalities
perpendicular to a given line
• Find the equation of a line through a point
parallel to a given line

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
Unit 3: Systems of linear equations

Essential standards
9.0 Students solve a system of two linear equations in two variables algebraically and are able to interpret the answer graphically.
Students are able to solve a system of two linear inequalities in two variables and to sketch the solution sets.
Supporting standards
6.0 Students graph a linear equation and compute the x- and y-intercepts. They are also able to sketch the region defined by linear
inequality.
7.0 Students verify that a point lies on a line, given an equation of the line. Students are able to derive linear equations by using the
point-slope formula.
8.0 Students understand the concepts of parallel lines and perpendicular lines and how those slopes are related. Students are able to
find the equation of a line perpendicular to a given line that passes through a given point.
24.0 Students use and know simple aspects of a logical argument
disprove statements:
Topic 8: Systems of linear equations and inequalities Chapter 6: 9.0 Instructional focus:
Students can: Systems of 5 • Solving systems by
Standard 6.0 equations and substitution
• Graph linear equations inequalities
• Sketch regions of linear inequalities 6.1 Solving
• Compute x- and y- intercepts systems by
• Find the point of intersection of two lines graphing
graphically 6.2 solving
• Verify that two lines intersect at a given point systems by
Standard 9.0 substitution

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
10-12 days • Solve a system of two equations graphically 6.3 solving
• Solve a system by substitution systems using
• Solve a system of two equations by elimination elimination
• Explain what happens to the graphs of the lines 6.4 applications
when there are zero, one or infinite solutions of linear systems
• Solve problems using two equations in two Systems of linear
unknowns inequalities.
• Find a region that satisfies a system of linear
inequalities Concept Task
Making the final
Standard 15.0
• Apply algebraic techniques to solve distance-
rate-time problems
• Apply algebraic techniques to solve percent
mixture problems
• Apply algebraic techniques to solve other types
of word problems
3 days Review for final chapters 1-6
1-2 days Midyear Benchmark exam: Test window: Jan 24 – Feb 4

Content: Planned 40 questions; 10 items from standards taught during previous time period
End of first semester
th
29 days 4 marking period January 31 – March 11
Unit 4: Polynomials and quadratics
Essential standards
Planned
assessment
footnote) *
10.0 Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide monomials and polynomials. Students solve multistep problems, including word
problems, by using these techniques.
11.0 Students apply basic factoring techniques to second- and simple third-degree polynomials. These techniques include finding a
common factor for all terms in a polynomial, recognizing the difference of two squares, and recognizing perfect squares of binomials.
14.0 Students solve a quadratic equation by factoring or completing the square.
17.0 Students determine the domain of independent variables and the range of dependent variables defined by a graph, a set of ordered
pairs, or a symbolic expression.
19.0 Students know the quadratic formula and are familiar with its proof by completing the square.
20.0 Students use the quadratic formula to find the roots of a second-degree polynomial and to solve quadratic equations.
21.0 Students graph quadratic functions and know that their roots are the x-intercepts.
23.0 Students apply quadratic equations to physical problems, such as the motion of an object under the force of gravity.
12.0 Students simplify fractions with polynomials in the numerator and denominator by factoring both and reducing them to the
lowest terms.
16.0 Students understand the concepts of a relation and a function, determine whether a given relation defines a function, and give
pertinent information about given relations and functions.
22.0 Students use the quadratic formula or factoring techniques or both to determine whether the graph of a quadratic function will
intersect the x-axis in zero, one, or two points.
Topic 9: Exponents Chapter 7 2.0 Instructional focus:
Students can: Exponents 3 • Simplifying exponential
Standard 2.0 7.1 zero and 10.0 expressions

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
• Use the rules of exponents to simplify negative 4
expressions exponents
• Use the rules of exponents to solve equations 7.2 Scientific
• Use the rules of exponents to simplify numbers notation
8-9 days written in scientific notation 7.3, 7.4
Standard 10.0 Multiplication
• Simplify quotients involving exponents, properties of
including negative exponents exponents
• Simplify products and powers of powers 7.5 Division
properties of
• Solve multistep problems using exponent rules
exponents
Concept Task
Get a Job
Topic 10: Polynomials and factoring Chapter 8: 11.0 Instructional focus:
Students can: Polynomials 2 • Factoring trinomials
Standard 10.0 and factoring • Factoring special
• Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and 8.1 Adding and polynomials
monomials subtracting
13-15 days • Solve multistep problems using these techniques polynomials
Standard 11.0 8.2 Multiplying
• Factor 2 and 3 degree polynomials by finding and factoring
nd rd
a common factor 8.3 Multiplying

nd rd
• Factor 2 and 3 degree polynomials by binomials
recognizing the difference of two squares 8.4 multiplying
• Factor 2nd and 3rd degree polynomials by special cases
recognizing other special polynomials 8.5 Factoring
trinomials 1

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
• Factor 2nd and 3rd degree polynomials by using 8.6 factoring
the area model trinomials 2
• Factor 2nd and 3rd degree polynomials by 8.7 factoring
grouping special cases
8.8 factoring by
grouping
Topic 11: Quadratic Equations and functions Chapter 9: 14.0 Instructional focus:
Students can: Quadratic 3 • Solving quadratic
Standard 2.0 equations and equations
• Take a root of a number functions • Graphing quadratic
• Take a root of an expression 9.1 Exploring functions
Standard 14.0 quadratic graphs
• Solve quadratic equations by factoring and using 9.2 Quadratic
the zero product property functions
• Solve quadratic equations by factoring
• Solve quadratic equations by completing the
3-5 days square
Standard 17.0
• Find the domain and range of a function by
looking at the set of ordered pairs or by looking
at the graph of the function
• Find the domain and range of a function given
the algebraic expression.
29 days 5th marking period March 14 – April 29
Topic 11 (cont’d) 9.3 finding and 19.0
Standard 19 estimating 3

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
• Complete the square to prove the quadratic square roots
formula 9.4 Solving 20.0
• Reproduce the quadratic formula from memory quadratic 4
Standard 20.0 equations 21.0
• Find the roots of quadratic functions by the 9.5 factoring to 4
quadratic formula solve quadratic 22.0
• Find solutions to quadratic equations by the equations 1
10-12 quadratic formula 9.6 completing 23.0
Standard 21.0 the square 3
• Graph quadratic functions by plotting points 9.7 using the
• Identify the real roots of a quadratic function by quadratic
formula
finding its x-intercepts
Standard 22.0 9.8 using the
discriminant
• Use the discriminant to find the number of real
roots of a quadratic function
Standard 23.0
• Find the velocity, time, or distance for an object
falling under the force of gravity
Unit 5: Rational and Radical functions
Essential standards
12.0 Students simplify fractions with polynomials in the numerator and denominator by factoring both and reducing them to the
lowest terms.
13.0 Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions and functions. Students solve both computationally and
conceptually challenging problems by using these techniques.
Planned
assessment
footnote) *
11.0 Students apply basic factoring techniques to second- and simple third-degree polynomials. These techniques include finding a
common factor for all terms in a polynomial, recognizing the difference of two squares, and recognizing perfect squares of binomials.
Topic 12: Radical Expressions and Equations Chapter 2.0 Instructional focus:
Students can: 10:Radical 3 • Simplifying radical
Standard 2.0 expressions and 17.0 expressions
• Simplify radical expressions by factoring perfect equations 1
squares out of the radical 10.1 Simplifying
• Simplify radical expressions by rationalizing the radicals
denominator 10.2 The
Standard 17.0 Pythagorean
• Find the domain and range of a function by theorem
13-15 days looking at the set of ordered pairs or by looking 10.3 Operations
at the graph of the function with radical
• Find the domain and range of a function given expressions
the algebraic expression of the function 10.4 Solving
Standard 24.2 radical
• Find the missing sides of a triangle using the expressions
Pythagorean theorem 10.5 graphing
• Use the converse of the Pythagorean theorem to square root
functions
determine if a triangle is a right triangle

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
• Identify the converse of a statement
~3 days CST Test Window: April 25 – May 23
th
32 days 6 marking period May 2 – June 16
Topic 13: Rational expressions and functions Chapter 11 Instructional focus:
Students can: Rational • Simplifying rational
Standard 2.0 expressions and expressions
• Find the reciprocals of rational numbers equations • Solving rational
• Find the reciprocals of rational expressions 11.1 Simplifying equations
Standard 10.0 rational
• Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials and expressions
monomials 11.2 Multiplying
• Divide monomials and polynomials and dividing
• Solve multistep problems using these techniques rational
Standard 12.0 expressions
13-15 days • Factor both polynomials 11.3 Dividing
polynomials
• Recognize common factors
11.4 Adding and
• Reduce to lowest terms subtracting
Standard 13.0 rational
• Multiply and divide rational expressions expressions
• Find the lowest common denominator in rational 11.5 Solving
expressions rational
• Add and subtract rational expressions equations
• Solve conceptually challenging problems
involving rational expressions
• Solve rational equations

Planned
assessment
footnote) *
Standard 15.0
• Solve percent mixture problems
• Solve work problems
1-2 days End of Course Benchmark exam: Test window: Jun 6 - 17
Content: Planned 50 questions; 20 items from standards taught in previous time periods


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High School Textbook: California Algebra 1, (Prentice Hall, 2009)

 Key Algebra standard 1

 Key Algebra standard 2

29 days Second Marking period October 11 – November 19

 Key Algebra standard 3

Unit 2: Linear functions

 Key Algebra standard 4

 Key Algebra standard 6

 Key Algebra standard 7

Unit 3: Systems of linear equations

 Key Algebra standard 8

1-2 days Midyear Benchmark exam: Test window: Jan 24 – Feb 4

 Key Algebra standard 10

a common factor 8.3 Multiplying

 Key Algebra standard 11

 Key Algebra standard 12

 Key Algebra standard 14

 Key Algebra standard 15

 Key Algebra standard 16

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