Algebraic Concepts
– includes patterns, functions, solving equations, order of operations,
properties, simplifying expressions and continues up through more difficult
skills in Algebra specific content
Skills and
Concepts
Patterns, Sequences, Functions
 |
Find and extend patterns |
 |
Recognize and extend a pattern:
shape, color and size |
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Determine what operation is needed
to solve a word problem (addition and subtraction) |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: none
New Signs and
Symbols: ? for answer to
equation
Solving Equations, Simplifying
Expressions, Order of Operations
·
Solve for
missing numbers in an addition or subtraction sentence
 |
Determine what operation is needed
to solve a word problem (any operation) |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: none
New Signs and
Symbols: ( ) used in equations
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Solve for missing factors in a
multiplication or division sentence |
 |
Evaluate a numerical equation
involving more than one operation |
Properties
 |
Demonstrate the associative,
commutative, and zero property of addition |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: none
New Signs and
Symbols: <, > symbols
Patterns, Sequences, Functions
 |
Find and extend patterns, both
increasing and decreasing |
 |
Complete a table according to a
rule |
·
Choose and apply an appropriate problem solving strategy: Find a
pattern
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Use inverse operations to find
missing equation |
 |
Write number sentences using
addition |
 |
Identify missing elements in number
sentences |
Properties
 |
Identify the associative,
commutative, identity and zero property of multiplication |
Ordered Pairs
 |
Graph ordered pairs in the first
quadrant |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: sign
New Signs and
Symbols: - used as negative
Patterns, Sequences, Functions
 |
Count and write by 4’s |
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Use symbols of inequality, < and >
to write and complete number sentences |
 |
Solve simple addition problems with
“n” as an addend or sum |
 |
Solve simple multiplication
problems with “n” as a multiple or product |
 |
Solve simple division problems with
“n” as a quotient or divisor |
 |
Identify the base and the exponent
of a given numerical expression and calculate its value |
 |
Evaluate numerical expressions
using the order of operations |
 |
Solve whole number equations with
any operation |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: if-then, product, sum
New Signs and
Symbols: variables, exponents
Patterns, Sequences, Functions
 |
Use of a function “machine” to
determine input and output |
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Evaluate an expression involving
more than one operation (order of operations) |
 |
Use the basic properties of
multiplication to write an algebraic expression that is equivalent to a given
algebraic expression |
 |
Solve equations involving more than
one operation |
 |
Multiply and divide polynomials |
 |
Solve equations involving rational
numbers (addition and subtraction) |
Properties
 |
Use strategies to develop
computational fluency with multiplication: zero property, property of one,
arrays, doubles, nine patterns |
 |
Use the basic properties of
addition to write an algebraic expression equivalent to a given algebraic
expression |
 |
Understand the properties of
integers: commutative, associative, identity, zero property of multiplication,
distributive property of multiplication over addition, and inverse property of
addition |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: input, output, table, associative, equation
New Signs and
Symbols: £,
³
Patterns, Sequences, Functions
 |
Use logic to solve a problem
involving a function table |
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
·
Solve decimal equations (one step, addition and subtraction)
·
Solve integer equations (one step, multiplication and division)
·
Evaluate expressions using the order of operations (may include
parentheses or exponents)
 |
Solve quadratic equations |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: commutative, solve, square numbers, input, output, number
sequence
New Signs and
Symbols: none
Patterns, Sequences, Functions
 |
Complete a function table according
to a rule |
 |
Recognize and continue a number
pattern and/or geometric representation (e.g. Fibonacci sequence, triangular
numbers) |
 |
State a rule to explain a number
pattern, including arithmetic progression |
 |
Investigate geometric patterns and
relationships and describe them algebraically |
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Use boxes or other symbols to stand
for any number in expressions or equations |
 |
Solve whole number equations with
one variable (multiplication and division) |
 |
Solve integer equations (one step,
all four operations) |
 |
Solve equations involving more than
one operation |
 |
Definition and application of
absolute value |
 |
Solve one-step linear equations in
one variable using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with
integer solutions |
 |
Simplify numeric expressions by
applying properties of rational numbers (e.g. identity, inverse, distributive,
associative, commutative) |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: absolute value, evaluate, quotient
New Signs and
Symbols: square root symbol, %, absolute value symbol
Patterns, Sequences, Functions
 |
Using whole numbers, complete a
function table based on a given rule |
 |
Graph linear functions, noting that
the vertical change (change in y-value) per unit of horizontal change (change
in x-value) is constant |
 |
Identify linear equation for a
straight line |
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Write an algebraic expression to
model a situation |
 |
Evaluate an algebraic expression
for given values |
 |
Explore equivalent ratios involving
missing variables |
 |
Use the correct order of operations
to evaluate numeric and algebraic expressions |
 |
Simplify and evaluate expressions
that include positive and negative integral components |
 |
Simplify polynomials by combining
like terms |
 |
Use the rules of exponents to
multiply and divide monomials |
 |
Solve simple linear equations and
inequalities over the rational numbers |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: inequality, if-then statement, term in sequence, square
numbers, negative coefficient
New Signs and
Symbols: I = p x r x t
Patterns, Sequences, Functions
 |
Students analyze a given set of
data for the existence of a pattern and represent the pattern algebraically
and graphically |
 |
Determine whether a relation is
defined by a graph, a set of ordered pairs, or a symbolic expression is a
function and justify the conclusion |
 |
Use a function table to determine
inverse variation |
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Students solve equations and
inequalities involving absolute values |
 |
Understand the concepts of parallel
lines and perpendicular lines and how those slopes are related |
 |
Solve a system of two linear
equations in two variables algebraically and interpret the answer graphically |
 |
Graph a linear function in two
variables using the slope-intercept method and identify intercepts |
 |
Solve a system of two linear
inequalities in two variables and identify the solution set |
 |
Understand and use the rules of
exponents, including negative exponents |
 |
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide
monomials and polynomials |
 |
Apply basic factoring techniques to
second- and simple third-degree polynomials, including finding a common factor
for all terms in a polynomial, recognizing the difference of two squares, and
recognizing perfect squares of binomials |
 |
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide
rational expressions and functions |
 |
Simplify an expression containing
imaginary roots |
 |
Find the difference of two squares |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: regression equation, varies inversely as the square, slope of
parallel lines, solution to system, factor (used with equations)
New Signs and
Symbols: none
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Simplify embedded expressions
before solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable |
 |
Identify and use the arithmetic
properties of subsets of integers and rational, irrational, and real numbers |
 |
Solve problems that use variables
in expressions describing geometric quantities by solving for one variable |
 |
Solve equations with variables as
exponents |
 |
Use the rules of exponents to
multiply polynomials by monomials |
 |
Derive linear equations by using
the point-slope function |
 |
Find the slope given two points on
the line of a given graph |
 |
Write the equation of a line when
given the graph of the line, two points on the line, or the slope of the line
and a point on the line |
 |
Simplify monomials containing
integer powers and roots |
 |
Find the solution set for
inequalities that include absolute values |
 |
Identify the equation of a parabola |
 |
Simplify expressions containing
cube roots |
 |
Solve expressions containing
factorials |
 |
Find the number of possible
solutions for a system of equations |
 |
Cube a binomial |
Quadratic Formula and Equations
 |
Solve a quadratic equation by
factoring or completing the square |
 |
Know the quadratic formula and
demonstrates its proof by completing the square |
 |
Identify discriminant and roots |
 |
Use the quadratic formula to find
the roots of a second-degree polynomial and solve quadratic equations |
 |
Graph quadratic functions and know
that their roots are the x-intercepts |
Trigonometry
 |
Find sin and cosine of a given
angle |
 |
Solve logarithmic functions |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: parabola, intercepts, number of solutions, simultaneous
equations, counterexample, solution set, sin A, cosine, tangent, discriminant,
imaginary solutions, difference of two squares, read solution set from graph,
factor completely
New Signs and
Symbols:
Patterns, Sequences, Functions
 |
Determine the domain of independent
variables and the range of dependent variables in a relation that is defined
by a graph, a set of ordered pairs, or a symbolic expression |
 |
Analyze properties and
relationships of functions (e.g. linear, polynomial, rational) |
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Find the slope of a line parallel
to a given line |
 |
Find the x-intercept of a given
equation |
 |
Solve equations with fractions as
exponents |
 |
Analyze a graph to identify the
appropriate system of equations |
 |
Determine the vertex of a parabola |
 |
Determine which of several
equations can be factored |
 |
Determine commonalities between
three given equations of lines |
Trigonometry
 |
Use graph to identify trigonometric
functions of angles |
 |
Find cosine, sine, and tangent of
any given angle |
 |
Use law of cosines |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: none
New Signs and
Symbols: none
Solving Equations and Inequalities,
Simplifying Expressions, Order of Operations
 |
Identify the region defined by a
linear inequality |
New Vocabulary
in this Range: none
New Signs and
Symbols: none
|