Algebra 1 Curriculum 

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Algebra 1 Scope & Sequence

Alcance y Secuencia & Rúbricas en Español

                       District Course Description      Pacing Guide     Assessment Dates    Problem Solving Rubric                   

1st Semester

Foundations of Algebra        

• Analyze and apply expressions and equations. A.SSE.1, A.CED.1
• Solve equations and inequalities. A.CED.1, A.REI.1, A.REI.3 
• Rewrite literal equations. A.CED.4, A.REI.3
• Solve absolute value equations and inequalities. A.REI.3, A.CED.3 

Functions

• Understand and interpret functions. F.IF.1, F.IF.2
• Analyze sequences and functions. F.BF.1a, F.BF.2, F.IF.3, F.LE.1, F.IF.6, F.LE.2, F.LE.3
• Analyze and compare graphs of linear and exponential functions. F.IF.4, F.IF.5, F.IF.6, F.IF.9, F.LE.3, A.REI.10, F.LE.5

Systems of Equations & Inequalities

• Solve systems of equations. A.REI.6, A.CED.2, A.CED.4, A.REI.5, A.REI.11
• Solve and use systems of inequalities in decision making. A.REI.12,  A.CED.3, A.CED.4

Exponents & Exponential Functions 

• Investigate rational exponents. N.RN.1, N.RN.2, A.SSE.3c
• Represent exponential functions. F.BF.1, F.BF.3, F.IF.4, F.IF.5, F.IF.6
• Analyze growth and decay models. A.CED.2, A.SSE.1b, A.REI.11, F.IF.7e, F.IF.8b, F.LE.1c, F.LE.5, A.SSE.3c

2nd Semester  

Polynomials

• Perform operations on polynomials. A.SSE.1, A.APR.1
• Factor Polynomials. A.SSE.1, A.SSE.2
   

Quadratic Functions      

• Solve quadratic equations. A.REI.4, N.RN.3
• Analyze quadratic functions. F.IF.8a, A.SSE.3

Graphs of Non-Linear Functions

• Analyze graphs of quadratics. F.IF.4, F.IF.5, F.IF.7a, F.IF.8a, F.IF.9, A.CED.1, F.BF.1, F.BF.3
• Create and analyze non-linear functions. A.CED.2, F.IF.7b
• Transformations of non-linear functions. F.BF.3

Descriptive Statistics

• Represent and analyze data. S.ID.1, S.ID.2, S.ID.3
• Analyze scatter plots. S.ID.6, S.ID.7, S.ID.8, S.ID.9
• Interpret two-way frequency tables. S.ID.5

Teacher Resources 

Released SAT Question Bank

(aligned to course standards)

Problem Based Learning and Group Activities

Numbers N-Q A.1,2,3, A.CED.1,4

Broken Calculator  N-Q.1, N-Q.2, N-Q.3, A.CED.4
Mullets  N-Q A.1,2,3, A.CED.1,4
 

Modeling with Functions N-Q.1,2,3; F-IF 1,2,3,4*,5*,9*; F-LE 1,1a,1b,3,5

How much is a penny worth?  N-Q.1
Fuel Efficiency  N-Q.1
Jack In The Box  N-Q.1,2,3, F-LE.1a,1b
Domain and Range  F-IF.1
Domain and Range Follow-Up F-IF.1
Graphing Stories  F-BF.1
Which is the better deal?  N-Q.1,2,3, F-IF.4
Points on a Graph  F-IF.1
Functions and Everyday Situations  F-BF.1, F-LE.1,1a,1b,1c,2,3,5, F-IF.1,4,5,9
 

Linear Functions F-IF 6,7a,9; F-BF 1,1a, 2,4a; F-LE 1,1a,1b

Math Taboo  F-LE 1,1a,1b
More Graphing Stories  F-BF, F-IF
Double Sunglasses   F-LE.1
Relation Stations  F-IF.1, F-BF.1, 1a, F-LE.1,1a,1b
Pixel Patterns  F-LE.2
Moving on Up  F-BF.1a,b,c; F-LE.2, F-IF.6,7a
Generalizing Patterns: Table Tiles  F-BF
Taco Cart  F-IF.4
 

Equations in One Variable A-REI 1,3,11*; A-CED 1,3,4

KD vs. Lebron  A-REI.1,3, A-CED.1
Charge! A-CED.1
Balancing Scales  A-REI.1, 3,A-CED.1
Pepsi Points  A-REI.1, 3,A-CED.1
Gas Pump  A-REI.1, 3, A-CED.1
Bottomless Coffee Mug A-REI.1, 3,A-CED.1
The Perfect Chocolate Milk Mix  A-CED.1, 8.EE.7
Styrofoam Cups A-CED.1,2,3,4, A-REI.3
Central Park A-REI 1,3, A-CED.1
Spaced Out 6.G.A.1, 7.G.B.6, 7.EE.B.4, HSA-SSE.A.1
M&M’s  A-CED.1,2, A-REI.1
 

Linear Equations & Inequalities in Two Variables A-CED 2,3,4; A-REI 6,10,12

Absolute Value Inequality Game A-REI.11,12, A-CED.3
Optimization Problem: Boomerangs  A-REI-6,10,12, A-CED.2,3,4
Energy Efficiency  A-CED.2,3,4, A-CED.2,3,4
Solving Linear Equations in Two Variables   A-REI.5,6,10,11,12, A-CED.1,2,3,4,F-BF-1
Sorting Equations and Identities  A-SSE.1,1a,3, A-REI.1,3
Road Trippin’  A-CED.4, A-REI.12
Defining Regions Using Inequalities  A-REI.3,10,12
A $103,000 Speeding Ticket A-CED.2,F-BF.1,4,6
NFL QB Rating  A-REI.5,6, F-IF.4,5,7,8
 

Quadratic Functions F-IF 4,5,6,7,7a,8,8a,9; F-BF 1,1a,1b,3

Functions  A-CED.1,2
Des-man  F-BF.1c,3, F-IF.4,5
Snow Days  F-IF.6, 8-EE.5
Shoveling Snow  8.F.4,5, A.CED.2,  A.REI.10, F-IF.4,5, 7
Garden Problem  F-IF.4,5,7a,c,8a, F-BF1,1a
Sorting Functions F-IF.1,2,4, A-SSE.3
Will it hit the hoop?  F-BF.3
Hot Rod Quadratics  F-BF.3
XBOX XPonential F-IF.8b,9, F-BF.2, F-LE.1c,2,5
Framing and Quadratics  A-SSE.3, F-IF.7,7a,8,8a
The Fall of Javert A-CED.1, F-BF.1, F-IF.6,7
 

Quadratic Equations N-CN 7; A-SSE 3a, 3b; A-REI 4,4a,4b,7, A-LE.1,2,3

Egg Launch  F-BF.9, A-SSE.3,3a,3b,A-REI.4,4a,4b
Completing the Square, Using Geometry(Kevin) A-REI.4b
Connecting Quadratic Relationships  A-LE.1,2,3
Bacterial Growth and Quadratics  A-CED.1, A-REI.4,A-SSE.3
Angry Birds and Geogebra (Sean) F-BF.3, A-REI.4,4a,4b, A-SSE.3
Representing Polynomials  A-SSE.3, A-APR.1, F-IF.7,7a,9
Braking Distance  A-REI.4b
Seeing Dots  A-SSE.3a,b
A Linear and Quadratic System A-REI.7c, A-REI.D.10
Two Equal Squares  A-REI.4b, A-REI.11
The Circle and the Line  A-REI 7c
 

Statistics S-ID 1,2,3,4,5,6, 6a,6b,6c,7,8,9

Birds’ Eggs  S-ID 1,6a,b,c, 7
Representing Data 1: Frequency Graphs  S-ID 3,4,5
Representing Data 2: Using Box Plots  S-ID 3,4,5
Muddying the Waters  S-ID 9
Devising a Measure for Correlation S-ID 1,3,4,6,6a,6b,8
Super Bowl Scores  6.SP.2, 6.SP.5, 7.SP.4, S-ID.2
Dreamworks vs. Pixar  S.ID.1, S.ID.2, S.ID.3, S.IC.6
Do the “Best” Movies Make the Most Money? 7.SP.2. , 7.SP.3 , 7.SP.4 , 8.SP.1 , S-ID.5 , S-ID.6 , S-IC.1
Team Salaries vs. Team Wins  5.G.1, 5.G.2, 6.SP.2, 6.SP.5, 8.SP.1, 8.SP.2, 8.SP.3, S-ID.6
Impact of a Superstar  S-ID.1,2,3
iPhone 6S and 6S Plus Sales 8.F.3, 8.F.5, F.IF.B.6, S.ID.B.6, S.ID.C.7
The 2000 Election S-ID 1,3,6a,b,c,7,9
Tracking Temperature Data  S-ID 1,3,6a,b,c,7,8
Histograms, Standard Deviation and Digital Cameras  S-ID.1,2,4