Esl Alg1 Syllabus
Esl Alg1 Syllabus
ALGEBRA 1
UNIT: Connections to Algebra
OBJECTIVES: (Suggested time: ongoing)
1.1 To evaluate a variable expression. (CCCS 4.4, 4.8; WRS 4)
1.2 To evaluate expressions containing exponents. (CCCS 4.4,
4.8; WRS 4)
1.3 To use order of operations to evaluate algebraic expressions.
To use calculators to evaluate reallife expressions. (CCCS
4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.8; WRS 2, 4)
1.4 To check solutions of equations and inequalities. (CCCS 4.4,
4.8; WRS 3)
1.5 To translate verbal phrases into algebraic expressions. To use
verbal model to write an algebraic equation or inequality to
solve a reallife problem. (CCCS 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.8; WRS
4; MCT see activity)
1.6 To use tables of organized data. To use graphs of organized
data. (CCCS 4.1, 4.3, 4.4; WRS 4)
1.7 To make an inputoutput table for a function. To identify a
function. (CCCS 4.4, 4.8; WRS 4)
(NJTESOL Gl: 31, 32, S3; G2: 31, 52, S3; G3: 31, 32, S3)
LEARNING MATERIALS:
• Text pg. 159
• Chapter 1 Resource Book
• Teacher prepared worksheets
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
• Activity: "Investigating Grouping Symbols," p. 16 in text
• Activity: "Finding Patterns," p. 23_ text
• Activity: "Exploring Problem Solving," p. 31 in text
• Math and History, Problem Solving Application, p. 39 in text
• Activity: To emphasize the notion of a function as a dependent
relationship, have students generate several statements to
complete the blanks in the following:
__________________ depends on ________________________
Ex: The_cost__of mailing a package depends on the weight of the
package.
EVALUATION
Chapter 1 Homework checks and checkpoint exercises.
Daily DO NOW exercises.
Teacher prepared tests and quizzes.
Quizzes and Chapter Test from Chapter 1 Resource Book.
UNIT; Solving Linear Equations
OBJECTIVES: (Suggested time: ongoing)
3.1 To solve linear equations using addition and subtraction
(CCCS 4.6, 4.8, 4.13)
3.2 To solve linear equations using multiplication and division.
To use multiplication and division to solve reallife" anc
geometric problems (CCCS 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.13)
3.3 To use two or more transformations to solve equation (CCCS
4.1, 4.3, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.10, 4.13; WRS 1, 2, 3, 4; MCT
see activity)
3.4 To collect variables on one side of an equation. (CCCS 4.4,
4.6, 4.8)
3.5 To draw a diagram to help you understand real life problems.
To use tables and graphs to checks your answers. (CCCS 4.1,
4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 4.16)
3.6 To find exact and approximate solutions of equations that
contain decimals. (CCCS 4.5, 4,8, 4.9; WRS 2.34)
3.7 To solve a formula or literal equation for one of its
variables. To rewrite an equation in function form (CCCS
4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 4.8; WRS 4)
3.8 To use rate and ratios to model and solve real life problems.
To use percents to model and solve real life problems (CCCS
4.8, 4.9)
(NJTESOL Gl: 31, S2, S3; G2: 32, S3)
LEARNING MATERIALS:
• Algebra 1 Text pages 128 188
• Chapter 3 Resource Book
• Teacher prepared worksheets
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
• "Equations with variables on both sides," page 153 in text
• Read and discuss "History of Stairs," page 152 in text
• Cumulative Project (chapters 1 3), "Running A Business,
pages 198199
EVALUATION:
• Chapter 3 Homework checks and checkpoint exercises
• Daily DO NOW exercises
• Teacher prepared tests and quizzes
• Quizzes and chapter test from Resource Book Projects
UNIT: Writing Linear Equations
OBJECTIVES: (Suggested time: ongoing)
5.1 To use the slopeintercept form to write the equation of a
line. To model a real life situation with a linear equation.
(CCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.7; WRS 1)
5.2 To use slope and any point on a line to write an equation of
the line. To use a linear model to make predictions about a
reallife situation (CCCS 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.8).
5.3 To write an equation of a line given two points on the line
(CCCS 4.8)
5.4 To find a linear equation that approximates a set of data
points. To determine whether there is a positive or a negative
correlation in a set of reallife data. (CCCS 4.2, 4.4, 4.5,
4.15, 4.17; WRS 1, 2; MCT)
5.5 To use the pointslope form to write an equation of a line
(CCCS 4.8)
5.6 To write a linear equation in standard form (CCCS 4.8)
5.7 To determine whether a linear model is appropriate. To use a
linear model to make a reallife prediction. (CCCS 4.1, 4.2,
4.3, 4.10, 4.13; WRS 1, 2, 3, 4)
(NJTESOL Gl: SI, S2, S3; G2: SI, 32, S3; G3: SI, S2, S3)
LEARNING MATERIALS:
• Algebra 1 text, pages 270329
• Chapter 5 Resource Book
• Graphing calculators
• Teacher prepared worksheets
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
• Technology activity: "BestFitting Lines," page 299 in text
• Math & History: read and discuss "Archaelogical Dating," page
306 in text
« "Investigating Linear Modeling," page 315 in text
EVALUATION
• Daily DO NOW exercises
• Chapter 5 homework checks and checkpoint exercises
• Teacher prepared tests and quizzes
• . Quizzes and chapter test from Resource book
• Group projects and activities