Math

In Algebra 1, students deepen their understanding of algebraic relationships, functions, and statistics. Unit 1 invites students to use tables, graphs, visuals, and equations to describe mathematical relationships. Students focus on equations and graphs in Unit 2 as they solve one- and two-variable equations and inequalities. They also revisit forms of linear equations when solving two-variable equations, which connects to equations of lines of best fit in Unit 3. Unit 3 also supports students in using the Desmos Graphing Calculator to visualize and analyze one-variable and two-variable data. Unit 4 introduces features of functions that students will attend to in later units (e.g., domain and range, key features). Unit 5 revisits the work of Unit 2 as students solve systems of linear equations and inequalities. Unit 6 deepens the work that students started with exponential functions in Unit 1, incorporating the language about functions from Unit 4. Unit 7 is the first of two units about quadratics, and focuses on the forms and key features of quadratic functions. The final unit of Algebra 1 (Unit 8) introduces several strategies for moving between forms of quadratic equations (e.g., factoring, completing the square, quadratic formula) to help highlight features of interest. 

Students who enter 9th grade after receiving a score of 85 or greater on the Algebra I regents in 8th grade are placed into CAPS.  We have two main goals in CAPS, and they are as follows:

• Students will have opportunities to develop the ability to work with non-routine problems that require different strategies and approaches.  Students will look at problems in new ways with greater strategic competence and creativity.  Their notion of mathematics and their own capability will grow through this experience.

• Students will learn new ideas in mathematics through thinking about these problems.  Both the strategies and the meaning behind the solutions will help students to think about mathematical concepts and big ideas with greater nuance and understanding.