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Course Number: 429 Title: Introduction to Algebra II Grade: 10 # of Days: 60
Course Description / This course gives students experiences with the beginnings of Algebra II so that their skills will be stronger
when they enroll in course 430/431 Algebra II A and B as juniors. Topics will include linear functions and
their graphs, absolute value functions and translations, computation with exponents and radicals, and
quadratic equations. MCAS questions on these topics will be discussed. This course addresses Whitman-
Hanson Student Learning Expectations 1-6.
Instructional Strategies / Instructional Strategies include but may not be limited to the following:
1. Whole class instruction
2. Individual work: homework, classwork, assessments
3. Group work: activities, problem solving
4. Video presentations
5. Use of technology (graphing calculators and computers)
6. Projects
7. Daily quizzes
8. Homework check
9. Test corrections
10. Games
11. Websites
Student Learning Expectations / 1.Read, write and communicate effectively.
2.Utilize technologies appropriately and effectively.
3.Apply critical thinking skills.
4.Explore and express ideas creatively.
5.Participate in learning both individually and collaboratively.
6.Demonstrate personal, social, and civic responsibility.

Unit of Study Order of Operations

MA Standard/Strands:
Time Frame: / 2 weeks
Text
(Chapter/Pages)
Other Resources:
Essential Questions
Concepts, Content: / 1. How do you add and subtract numbers with positives and negatives?
2. How do you multiply and divide numbers with positives and negatives?
3. How do you add fractions?
4. How do you subtract fractions?
5. How do you multiply fractions?
6. How do you divide fractions?
7. What is the order of operations for math problems?
8. How do I use the order of operations to simplify problems with numbers?
9. How do I use the order of operations to simplify problems with variables?
Targeted Skill(s): /
  1. Students will be able to Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.
  2. Students will be able to Simplify expressions using the order of operations.

Writing:
Assessment Practices: /
  1. Weekly quizzes
  2. Daily one question quizzes
  3. Weekly Project
  4. Tests
  5. Corrections/Retakes

Unit of Study Solving Linear and Literal Equations

MA Standard/Strands:
Time Frame: / 2 weeks
Text
(Chapter/Pages)
Other Resources:
Essential Questions
Concepts, Content: /
  1. What does it mean to solve an equation for a variable?
  2. What are the steps for solving an equation for a variable?
  3. Is there more than one method to solve an equation for a variable?
  4. How do I solve when the equation has more than one variable?
  5. What does it mean to solve an inequality for a variable?
  6. What are the steps for solving an inequality for a variable?
  7. Is there more than one method to solve an inequality for a variable?
  8. What are the steps for solving an absolute value equation or inequality for a variable?

Targeted Skill(s): / Students will be able solve equations and inequalities for any variable.
Writing:
Assessment Practices: /
  1. Weekly quizzes
  2. Daily one question quizzes
  3. Weekly Project
  4. Tests
  5. Corrections/Retakes

Unit of Study Graphing and interpreting graphs

MA Standard/Strands:
Time Frame: / 2 weeks
Text
(Chapter/Pages)
Other Resources:
Essential Questions
Concepts, Content: /
  1. How do I make a table for an equation?
  2. How do you graph any equation?
  3. What is slope intercept form?
  4. How do I graph in slope intercept form?
  5. What is the slope of a line?
  6. How do I find the slope of a line?
  7. What is standard form of a line?
  8. How do I graph in standard form of a line?
  9. What are the x and y intercepts of a line?
  10. How do I find the x and y intercepts of a line?
  11. What is point slope form of a line?
  12. How do I graph in point slope form?
  13. How do I write the equation of a line?
  14. How do I read and interpret a graph?
  15. What information can a graph tell me?

Targeted Skill(s): / Students will be able to graph any equation presented to them.
Students will be able to find the slope and intercepts of any line.
Students will be able to interpret and analyze any graph.
Writing:
Assessment Practices: /
  1. Weekly quizzes
  2. Daily one question quizzes
  3. Weekly Project
  4. Tests
  5. Corrections/Retakes

Unit of Study Solving Systems of Equations

MA Standard/Strands:
Time Frame: / 2 weeks
Text
(Chapter/Pages)
Other Resources:
Essential Questions
Concepts, Content: /
  1. What is a system of equations?
  2. How do I solve a system of equations by graphing?
  3. How do I solve a system of equations by substitution?
  4. How do I solve a system of equations by elimination?
  5. How do I write equations from a word problem?

Targeted Skill(s): / Students will be able to write equations and solve them by either graphing, substitution, or elimination.
Writing:
Assessment Practices: /
  1. Weekly quizzes
  2. Daily one question quizzes
  3. Weekly Project
  4. Tests
  5. Corrections/Retakes

Unit of Study Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials

MA Standard/Strands:
Time Frame: / 2 weeks
Text
(Chapter/Pages)
Other Resources:
Essential Questions
Concepts, Content: /
  1. What is a polynomial?
  2. How do I multiply two binomials?
  3. How do I multiply two trinomials?
  4. How do I multiply any two polynomials?
  5. How do I factor a trinomial into two binomials?

Targeted Skill(s): /
  1. Students will be able to multiply any two binomials, trinomials, and polynomials.
  2. Students will be able to factor a trinomial into two binomials.

Writing:
Assessment Practices: /
  1. Weekly quizzes
  2. Daily one question quizzes
  3. Weekly Project
  4. Tests
  5. Corrections/Retakes

Unit of Study Exponent Properties and Radicals

MA Standard/Strands:
Time Frame: / 2 weeks
Text
(Chapter/Pages)
Other Resources:
Essential Questions
Concepts, Content: /
  1. What is an exponent?
  2. What are the exponent properties?
  3. How do you multiply terms with the same base?
  4. How do you multiply terms with different bases?
  5. How do you raise a power to a power?
  6. What do you do with a negative exponent?
  7. What do you do with an exponent of zero?
  8. How do you divide terms with the same base?
  9. How do you divide terms with different bases?
  10. How do you simplify an expression using all the exponent properties?
  11. How do you simplify a radical?
  12. How do you add radicals?
  13. How do you multiply radicals?
  14. How do you rationalize a radical expression?

Targeted Skill(s): / Students will be able to simplify an expression using all the exponent properties.
Students will be able to simplify radical expressions
Writing:
Assessment Practices: /
  1. Weekly quizzes
  2. Daily one question quizzes
  3. Weekly Project
  4. Tests
  5. Corrections/Retakes

Trimester 3 Intro to Algebra II

March 13
Course Expectations
Pre-Test / March 14
Hot and Cold Cubes
Adding and Subtracting
Finish Worksheets / March 15
QQ
Hot and Cold Cubes
Multiplying and Dividing
Finish Worksheets / March 16
Ask About College Day
MCAS
March 19
QQ
Adding and Subtracting Fractions / March 20
MCAS ELA
QQ
Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Puzzle worksheet / March 21
MCAS ELA
QQ
Order of Operations
Just numbers / March 22
MCAS ELA
QQ
Order of Operations
Numbers and Variables / March 23
Quiz
MCAS
Order of Operations with evaluation/substitution of numbers
Project
March 26
QQ
Solving Linear and Literal Equations / March 27
QQ
Solving Linear and Literal Equations / March 28
QQ
Solving Linear and Literal Equations / March 29
QQ
Solving Linear and Literal Equations / March 30
Quiz
MCAS Open Response
Solving Linear and Literal Equations
Project
April 2
QQ
Graphing and Interpreting Graphs / April 3
QQ
Graphing and Interpreting Graphs / April 4
QQ
Graphing and Interpreting Graphs / April 5
Test
Graphing and Interpreting Graphs
Project / April 6
No School
April 9
QQ
Solving Systems of Equations / April 10
QQ
Solving Systems of Equations / April 11
QQ
Solving Systems of Equations / April 12
Quiz / April 13
MCAS Multiple Choice
Project
April 16
No School / April 17
No School / April 18
No School / April 19
No School / April 20
No School
April 23
QQ
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials / April 24
QQ
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials / April 25
QQ
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials / April 26
Quiz
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials / April 27
½ Day
Progress Reports
MCAS Open Response
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials
Project
April 30
QQ
Exponent Rules and Simplifying radicals / May 1
QQ
Exponent Rules and Simplifying radicals / May 2
QQ
Exponent Rules and Simplifying radicals / May 3
QQ
½ Day
Parent Teacher Conferences
Exponent Rules and Simplifying radicals / May 4
Quiz
MCAS Multiple Choice
Exponent Rules and Simplifying radicals
Project
May 7
QQ
Graphing & Probability / May 8
QQ
Graphing & Probability / May 9
QQ
Graphing & Probability / May 10
QQ
Graphing & Probability / May 11
Test
MCAS Open Response
Project
May 14
QQ
Order of Operations and Solving / May 15
Math MCAS
Order of Operations and Solving / May 16
Math MCAS
Order of Operations and Solving / May 17
QQ
Order of Operations and Solving / May 18
Relay For Life
Quiz
Order of Operations and Solving
Project
May 21
QQ
Solving Systems of Equations / May 22
QQ
Solving Systems of Equations / May 23
QQ
Solving Systems of Equations / May 24
QQ
Solving Systems of Equations / May 25
Senior’s Last Day
Quiz
Solving Systems of Equations
Project
May 28
No School / May 29
QQ
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials / May 30
QQ
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials / May 31
QQ
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials / June 1
Commencement
Quiz
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials
Project
June 4
QQ
Exponent Rules and Simplifying radicals / June 5
Science MCAS
QQ
Exponent Rules and Simplifying radicals / June 6
Science MCAS
QQ
Exponent Rules and Simplifying radicals / June 7
QQ
Exponent Rules and Simplifying radicals / June 8
Test
Exponent Rules and Simplifying radicals
Project
June 11
Review for Finals / June 12
Finals / June 13
½ day
Finals / June 14
½ day
Finals / June 15
½ Day
Last Day of School