Algebra 1 B
Course Description
This course includes the study of properties and operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions; solving graphing first- degree equations and inequalities; translating word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials; and solving simple quadratic equations. Our units are written based on the Idaho State Standards and are organized according to the suggested course guidelines.
System of Linear Equations and Inequalities
Learn this: I will learn how to solve systems of equations and inequalities using the most efficient strategies.
Do this: I will create a project that demonstrates what I have learned and includes this information:
Solve systems of linear equations with elimination, substitution and graphing.
Write systems of linear equations and linear inequalities to represent constraints and interpret their solutions in context.
Graph the solutions to a system of inequalities.
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Exponential Functions
Learn this: I will learn how to model and solve exponential relationships that model real world scenarios. I will also compare exponential relationships with linear relationships.
Do this: I will create a project that demonstrates what I have learned and includes this information:
Compare situations modeled by linear and exponential functions
Interpret, write, and solve equations involving exponential growth and decay.
Use properties of exponents to make sense of compound interest rates.
Fit a linear or exponential function to data and informally assess the fit.
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Quadratic Functions
Learn this: I will learn how to determine whether a given function is quadratic. I will write an equation and graph the quadratic relationship given certain information.
Do this: I will create a project that demonstrates what I have learned and includes this information:
Justify whether a function is linear, quadratic, exponential or neither using key features of each type of function.
Graph quadratics in standard form, factored form, and vertex form.
Write quadratic equations in factored form or vertex from a graph or a description.
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Quadratic Equations
Learn this: I will learn how to solve quadratic equations using multiple methods.
Do this: I will create a project that demonstrates what I have learned and includes this information:
Multiplying and factoring to write equivalent expressions
Solve quadratic equations by graphing, factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.
Determine whether a quadratic has no solution, one solution or two solutions.
Grow from: I will respond to teacher feedback.