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Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics - Algebra I

Algebraic Concepts

Polynomials/Factoring: Relationships
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the inverse relationship between multiplying binomials and factoring polynomials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Polynomials   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Radicals: Multiplication/Division
The learner will be able to translate sentences into radical terms, find the product or quotient, rationalize denominators, and either reduce the answer to simplest radical form or find the approximate square root.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Radicals   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Radicals: Equations
The learner will be able to translate sentences into numerical radical equations and solve for an unknown number, explain solving radical equations, find the value of an unknown variable, solve radical equations for solution sets, describe the characteristics of radical equations, and step into "teacher" roles to evaluate a sample student's work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Radicals   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Systems of Equations: Addition
The learner will be able to identify, apply, and analyze steps toward solving a system of equations by addition.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Systems of Equations   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Connecting: Algebra/Geometry
The learner will be able to apply geometric concepts to solve problems in algebra by solving systems of equations through graphing, analyzing range, domain, functions, and intercepts, by finding the equation of the line, given a graphical representation, and by exploring number sentence relationships.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Connecting   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Number Sentences: Relating to Real-World
The learner will be able to formulate expressions and equations for given scenarios, and justify each variable and coefficient by explaining how each corresponds to an element of the given scenarios, emphasize justifying the set-up, and not on simplifying or solving the expressions or equations, and change the equations or expressions, describing why the expressions or equations need to be changed if scenario elements are altered.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Number Sentence   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Manipulatives: Proving
The learner will be able to use physical models as visual aids to explain an equation (variables, coefficients, operations, and graphical representations) its symbolic value (by providing scenarios which could be represented by the equation), how the equation can be solved, and how inverse operations can prove the validity of the solution.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Solution Methods   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Missing Elements
The learner will be able to determine how to solve for an unknown variable when given the problem in written form.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Missing Information Analysis Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 9 Classroom
  
Order of Operations: Decimals
The learner will be able to determine the correct order of operations for an equation containing decimal numbers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Order of Operations Comprehension Master Foundations of Learning, January 1999, Grade 9 Classroom
  
Properties
The learner will be able to identify and apply the following properties of addition and multiplication: multiplication by 0, distributive, associative, reciprocal, adding like terms, property of opposites, commutative, and order of operations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Properties Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Properties: Identify Uses
The learner will be able to identify the use of properties in solving a problem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Properties Knowledge Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Properties: Represent
The learner will be able to use manipulatives, discussion, and pictures to find and show properties of real numbers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Properties Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Equations: Addition/Subtraction
The learner will be able to use addition or subtraction in one variable equations to determine the value of the variable.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equations Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Equations: Multiplication/Division
The learner will be able to use multiplication or division in one variable equations to determine the value of the variable.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equations Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Equations: Two-Step
The learner will be able to solve a one variable equation that requires more than one operation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Solve Equations Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Equations: Writing
The learner will be able to develop and write equations based on word problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equations Synthesis Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Number Relation Problems
The learner will be able to translate sentences into algebraic equations and solve the equations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Solve Equations Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Equations: Two Variables
The learner will be able to solve for the value of a variable in two variable equations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Solve Equations Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Inequalities
The learner will be able to solve for the value of a variable given in an inequality and as shown on a graph by manipulating the inequality correctly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Inequalities Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Absolute Value
The learner will be able to evaluate expressions, apply the definition of absolute value, recognize absolute value expressions on number lines, and solve equations by finding the solution sets.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Absolute Value Analysis Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Absolute Value Problems
The learner will be able to solve absolute value problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Absolute Value Comprehension Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Expressions: Addition/Subtraction
The learner will be able to use addition or subtraction in one variable expressions and equations and determine the number sentence for a written expression.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Expressions Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Expressions: Multiplication/Division
The learner will be able to use multiplication or division in one variable expressions and equations and determine the number sentence for a written expression.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Expressions Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Expressions: Evaluating/Simplifying
The learner will be able to simplify expressions, apply the rules regarding order of operations, and evaluate expressions with one or two unknown variables.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Simplify Expressions Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Polynomials/Equations: Represent
The learner will be able to use manipulatives and geometric area models to represent equations and polynomials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Polynomials Comprehension Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Polynomials: Addition/Subtraction
The learner will be able to identify and justify each step and rule of adding and subtracting polynomials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Polynomials Analysis Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Polynomials: Multiplication
The learner will be able to translate sentences into numerical equations including monomials and binomials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Polynomials Comprehension Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Polynomials: Division
The learner will be able to divide both monomials and polynomials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Polynomials Knowledge Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Radicals: Addition/Subtraction
The learner will be able to combine radical terms, find the simplest radical form, and approximate square roots.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Radicals Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Radical Expressions: Represent/Solve
The learner will be able to use manipulatives, pictures, and technology (i.e., calculators) to solve operations with radical expressions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Radicals Comprehension Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Quadratic Equations: Graphing
The learner will be able to solve quadratic equations with 2 variables by graphing the system on a coordinate plane.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Quadratic Equations/Formula Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Quadratic/Linear Equations: Justifying
The learner will be able to solve linear and quadratic equations with 2 variables by graphing and justifying the solution.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Quadratic Equations/Formula Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Quadratic Formula: Comparison
The learner will be able to compare coordinate and number line graphs to the quadratic formula.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Quadratic Equations/Formula Analysis Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Quadratic Equations: Real World
The learner will be able to solve quadratic equations in real world situations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Quadratic Equations/Formula Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Exponents: Multiplying
The learner will be able to multiply two whole numbers with different exponents.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Exponents Comprehension Master Foundations of Learning, January 1999, Grade 9 Classroom
  
Exponents: Dividing
The learner will be able to divide 2 whole numbers with different exponents.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Exponents Comprehension Master Foundations of Learning, January 1999, Grade 9 Classroom
  
Inverse Operations
The learner will be able to ""work backwards" to solve story problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Solution Methods Analysis Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Identify Question
The learner will be able to identify the question that is represented in a number sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Identify Question Comprehension Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Variable/Expression/Equation
The learner will be able to comprehend the concepts of variable, expression, and equation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Variable Comprehension Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Equality/Inequality/Expression: Problems
The learner will be able to solve story problems involving equations, inequalities, and expressions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equality/Inequality Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Solving Equations/Inequalities
The learner will be able to solve a system of 2 first degree equations or an inequality with 2 variables in a real world situation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equality/Inequality Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Equality/Inequality: Solution Methods
The learner will be able to use technology (i.e., calculators), matrices, and graphing to solve systems of 2 first degree equations or inequalities with 2 variables in real world situations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equality/Inequality Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Factoring
The learner will be able to factor trinomials, find the difference of two squares, find missing terms which complete perfect square trinomials, find the length and width of a rectangle when given the area (a trinomial), identify deductive arguments based on principles of factoring, describe the inverse relationship between multiplying polynomials and factoring, and use combined types of factoring.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Factoring Analysis Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Factorials
The learner will be able to determine values for factorials, identify the notation and equation used in calculating a factorial, and solve factorial equations with variables.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Factorials Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
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Data Interpretation

Bar Graphs: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze data on a bar graph to make judgments about the graph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Bar Graphs Evaluation Master Higher-Order Learning, January 1999, Grade 9 Classroom
  
Table: Compute
The learner will be able to identify values from the graph, compare values from the graph, determine the value of multiple entries, and perform the necessary calculations to find the missing parts of a table.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Tables/Charts Analysis Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Chart/Graph: Scale/Interpret
The learner will be able to understand scales given on graphs, tables, and charts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Tables/Charts Comprehension Master Foundations of Learning, January 1999, Grade 9 Classroom
  
Table: Classification
The learner will be able to determine the method by which information is classified within a table to determine where new information should be placed.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Tables/Charts Application Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 9 Classroom
  
Table: Rearrange
The learner will be able to rearrange and read information from a table using a new criteria.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Tables/Charts Comprehension Master Foundations of Learning, January 1999, Grade 9 Classroom
  
Graphs: Construct
The learner will be able to construct graphs recording information in tables, bar graphs, line graphs, and pictographs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Graphing Synthesis Master Higher-Order Learning, January 1999, Grade 9 Classroom
  
Graphs: Construct
The learner will be able to construct charts and graphs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Graphing Synthesis Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Diagram: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to solve real-world problems using diagrams.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Diagrams Application Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 9 Classroom
  
Evaluate Graphical Forms: Select Display
The learner will be able to choose the most suitable form and/or method of data display.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Analyzing/Evaluating Graphical Forms Analysis Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 9.; Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 18, Item 17, 41, 46 week tested: 21 Classroom
  
Graphs: Relationships
The learner will be able to discuss relationships between tables, graphs, and equations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Analyzing/Evaluating Graphical Forms Analysis Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
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Function Notation
The learner will be able to review and evaluate a sample student's work, give directions regarding the use of functional notation, understand the formula f(x) = y, find the range of a function, and calculate the values of unknown variables by substitution.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Functions/Relations   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Functions/Relations: Types
The learner will be able to identify correct methods for discerning functions and relations, find the value of a variable which will make a relation not a function, describe how functions and relations appear on graphs, identify linear functions and their traits, translate sentences into coordinate points for relations and functions, and recognize functions described in sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Functions/Relations   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Communicating: Functions
The learner will be able to use graphs, charts, and tables to present an analysis of a functional relationship, and articulate how each element of the relationship alters the resulting function.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Communicating   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Connecting: Functions
The learner will be able to explore the interrelationships of mathematical functions using tables, graphs, and equations, focusing on the interrelationships, and not on exploring functions as isolated phenomena.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Connecting   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Represent/Translate Functions
The learner will be able to apply functional notation to mapping, tables, graphs, and inverse functions, and translate representations of functions from these forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Representations of Functions   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Representations: Functions/Relations
The learner will be able to use tables, mappings, and coordinate pairs to represent functions and relations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Representations of Functions Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
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Congruency/Similarity/Proportionality
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of congruency, similarity, and proportionality through deductive reasoning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Congruence/Similarity/Symmetry   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom
  
Connecting: Geometry/Algebra
The learner will be able to apply geometric concepts to solve problems in algebra by solving systems of equations through graphing, analyzing range, domain, functions, and intercepts, by finding an equation of a line given a graphical representation, and by exploring number sentence relationships to coordinate graphs (numerical coefficients, slopes, and the y and x intercepts).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Connecting   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Algebra Series Classroom