Adaptive Perseverance: Students will demonstrate the ability to overcome challenges in solving complex problems by applying foundational skills from Algebra 1.
Learner’s Mindset: Students will show a continuous quest for understanding how Algebra 1 concepts are foundational to learning more advanced topics.
Critical Thinking: Students will engage in problem-solving that requires viewing Algebra 1 concepts through the lens of Algebra 2 challenges.
Collaboration: Students will work collaboratively to solve complex equations and inequalities, leveraging each other’s strengths and perspectives.
How do the skills learned in Algebra 1 provide a foundation for understanding more advanced mathematical concepts?
In what ways do the methods used to solve equations and inequalities in Algebra 1 apply to the challenges in Algebra 2?
How does a strong grasp of Algebra 1 concepts prepare us for the logical thinking and problem-solving required in Algebra 2?
Students are able to convert quantitative problems that use words into mathematical expressions.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.B.4: Solve quadratic equations in one variable.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.APR.B.3: Identify zeros of polynomials and construct a rough graph.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7: Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features.
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