By the end of the unit the students will be able to…
Learning Target 1 (1.1) Expressions
Identify expressions (base, exponent/power, terms, coefficient, factors).
Translate between mathematical and verbal expressions/equations and sentences.
Evaluate expressions (linear, quadratic, absolute value, exponential, square roots).
Simplify expressions (PEMDAS, Distributing, Combine Like Terms).
Learning Target 2 (1.2) Solving Equations
Solve single variable equations (1-step, 2-step, w/Distributive, variables on both sides, w/ no solutions and all reals as possible solutions).
Solve literal equations (manipulate to isolate a variable)(make sure no factoring is required).
Solve absolute value equations and inequalities and graph the solution set on the number line.
Apply the skills developed in this unit by writing and solving an equation or inequality to represent a given situation
Learning Target 3 (1.3) Solving Inequalities
Solve linear inequalities and graph the solution set on the number line.
Solve compound inequalities and graph solution set on the number line.
Solve absolute value equations and inequalities and graph the solution set on the number line.
Apply the skills developed in this unit by writing and solving an equation or inequality to represent a given situation.
Suggested Calendar for Block Schedule (not mandatory to follow):
Day 1: Translating/Simplifying Expressions and Solving Equations
Day 2: Solving Multi-Step Equations and Literal Equations
Day 3: Solving Linear Inequalities
Day 4: Solving Linear Inequalities
Day 5: Solving Compound Inequalities
Day 6: Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Day 7: Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
Day 8: Flex Day - Application
Day 9: Unit 1 Review
Day 10: Unit 1 Test
Vocabulary
These vocabulary terms must be explicitly taught:
Expressions
Simplify Expressions
Evaluate Expressions
Absolute Value
Square Root
Exponents, Powers, Base
Equations, Literal Equations
Inequalities
Compound Inequalities
Solution Set
Terms
Factors
Coefficients
Constants
Linear, Non-Linear