CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR ALGEBRA 1-2

1.1 Evaluate algebraic expressions

1.2 Use formulas to solve problems

1.3 Translate word phrases and sentences into expressions and equations and vice versa

1.4 Recognize the appropriate use of the associative, commutative, and distributive properties

1.5 Use the associative, commutative, and distributive properties to simplify algebraic
expressions

2.1 Simplify real number expressions

2.2 Determine the additive or multiplicative inverse of a number

2.3 Determine the absolute value of expressions

2.4 Use exponents with real numbers

2.5 Distinguish between rational and irrational numbers

2.6 Find approximations for square roots

2.7 Compare real number expressions

2.8 Write inequalities for number line graphs and vice versa

3.1 Solve an equation by using the addition property of equality and the idea of additive
inverse

3.2 Solve an equation by using the multiplication property of equality and the idea of
multiplicative inverse

3.3 Solve an equation graphically and by using more than one property of equality

3.4 Solve an equation which contains like terms

3.5 Solve an equation which has the variable in both members

3.6 Solve an equation in which the numerical coefficients and constant terms are fractions or
decimals

3.7 Solve a formula for one of its variables or find the value of a variable when values of the
other variables are given

3.8 Use problem solving skills to solve real world and “word” problems which involve a linear
equation or formula

3.9 Solve an equation involving absolute value

3.10 Solve an equation containing a radical

3.11 Find the solution set for a linear inequality when replacement values are given for the
variable

3.12 Solve a linear inequality by using properties of order

3.13 Use problem solving skills to solve real world or “word” problems which involve
inequalities

3.14 Find the solution set of combined inequalities
 

4.1 Given a rule or function that demonstrates a linear equation, generate ordered pairs and
graph the equation

4.2 Translate between tables and graphs of functions

4.3 Given a linear inequality, determine whether a given value is in the solution set

4.4 Given a linear inequality in two variables, graph the solution set

5.1 Determine if data are behaving in a linear fashion

5.2 Find the solution set of open sentences in two variables when given replacement sets for
the variables

5.3 Graph a linear equation in two variables

5.4 Graph a line given its slope and y -intercept

5.5 Find the slope of a non-vertical line given the graph of the line or an equation of the line or
two points on the line

5.6 Describe the slope in a real world linear relationship using real world terms

5.7 Write the slope- intercept form of an equation of a line. Find the slope and y-intercept of a
line

5.8 Write the equation of a line given the slope and one point on the line, or two points on the
line

5.9 Write the equation of a line which models a set of real data

5.10 Use the line which models real data to make predictions

5.11 Foreshadow inequalities by describing the location of an ordered pair in relation to a line

5.12 Graph a linear inequality in two variables

6.1 Use a graph to find the solution of a pair of linear equations in two variables

6.2 Graph the system of linear inequalities in two variables and find the solution set

6.3 Use graphing technology to solve systems of linear equations

6.4 Use the substitution method to find the solution of a pair of linear equations in two
variables

6.5 Use the addition or subtraction method to find the solution of a pair of linear equations in
two variables

6.6 Use multiplication with the addition or subtraction method to solve systems of linear
equations

6.7 Use systems of linear equations to solve real world and “word” problems

7.1 Add and subtract polynomials

7.2 Multiply monomials

7.3 Find an indicated power of a monomial

7.4 Multiply a polynomial by a monomial

7.5 Find the product of two binomials

7.6 Multiply two polynomials

7.7 Divide two polynomials

7.8 Divide a polynomial by a monomial

7.9 Find a common monomial factor in a polynomial

7.10 Factor the difference of two squares

7.11 Factor a simple quadratic trinomial
 

8.1 Simplify ratios involving algebraic expressions

8.2 Solve proportions

8.3 Solve equations involving percents

8.4 Use ratios and proportions to solve real world and “word” problems

8.5 Solve real world and “word” problems involving percents

9.1 Graph a quadratic equation

9.2 Use graphing technology to find the solution to a quadratic equation

9.3 Solve a quadratic equation when one member is in factored form and the other member is
zero

9.4 Solve a simple second degree equation by factoring

9.5 Use graphing technology to relate the solutions of quadratic equations and the x-intercepts

9.6 Understand that the vertex provides the maximum or minimum value of a quadratic
function

9.7 Solve a quadratic equation in which a perfect square equals a constant

9.8 Solve a quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula

9.9 Determine if a set of data represents an exponential function

9.10 Use formulas, calculators , and graphing technology to explore and solve problems
involving exponentials