FUNCTIONAL ALGEBRA
Grade: 9, 10
Length of Course: First and Second Semester
Prerequisite: Pass General Math with an average grade of “C” or better or recommendation based on 8th grade math scores and results of Algebra placement test.
CURRICULUM BENCHMARKS:
1. To write variable expressions
2. To use the order of operations to simply an expression
3. To evaluate variable expressions
4. To graph integers on a number line and find their absolute values
5. To add and subtract integers
6. To multiply and divide integers
7. To graph ordered pairs in the coordinate plane
8. To simplify variable expressions
9. To solve one step equations involving integers and decimals
10. To solve and graph one step inequalities
11. To round numbers using place values, front end estimation, and clustering
12. To calculate the mean, median, and mode of a set of data
13. To evaluate formulas
14. To simplify expressions involving exponents
15. To find the prime factorization of a number
16. To reduce fractions
17. To use properties of powers to simplify expressions
18. To add and subtract fractions
19. To multiply and divide fractions
20. To convert between customary units of measurement
21. To solve equations involving fractions
22. To find powers of products and quotients
23. To write ratios and unit rates
24. To set up and solve proportions
25. To use proportions to find missing parts of similar figures or scale drawings
26. To calculate the probability of an event
27. To calculate the odds of an event
28. To convert between fractions, decimals and percents
29. To solve equations involving percents
30. To solve multi- step equations involving real numbers
31. To solve equations with variables on both sides
32. To solve multi-step inequalities
33. To calculate simple and compound interest using formulas
34. To determine if a relation is a function
35. To graph linear equations
36. To calculate slope between two points
37. To find the slope and y-intercept of a line
38. To find the area of a parallelogram
39. To find the area of a triangle, trapezoid and circle
40. To find the surface area 3-dimensional figures
41. To find the volume of 3-dimensional figures
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will begin with basic concepts of Algebra I, but at a slower pace. Students will learn different methods of solving multiple step equations and will learn to simplify expressions involving multiple variables and powers.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:
1. Complete all homework on time.
2. Be prepared for class and take notes over examples.
3. Maintain a successful average on tests and quizzes.
EVALUATION:
Students will be evaluated on completion of daily assignments, quizzes, and tests.