In Algebra 1, students demonstrate fluency by creating, comparing, analyzing, solving, providing multiple representations, and identifying the structures of exponential & quadratic functions building on the understanding of linear functions from grade 8 to apply linear, quadratic and exponential models to data and unfamiliar problems.
Developmental Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this unit a course overview?
While the first unit was to get to know the students and have them get to know one another, this unit is to get to know the course. All three major functions of the course linear, exponential & quadratic are introduced through graphing. Each one will be explored in depth later in the course before asking students to identify the type of function that models a set of data or mathematical problem. As such, there is no need to camp out in this unit.
This unit is also a chance to introduce function concepts and notation before exploring them throughout the remainder of the year.
Finally, this unit is a chance to reengage students with unfinished learning from eighth grade concerning linear functions and simple quadratics.
How is depth achieved in this unit?
Depth is achieved by explicitly exploring the connecting standards introduced in the previous unit.
For information on what is required in this unit, check out the assessment tab!