Course Description: In Algebra I, students will study linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and their related transformations, equations, and associated solutions. Students will connect functions and their associated solutions in both mathematical and real-world situations. Students will use technology, specifically the graphing calculator, to collect and explore data and analyze statistical relationships. In addition, students will study polynomials of degree one and two, radical expressions, sequences, and laws of exponents. Students will generate and solve linear systems with two equations and two variables and will create new functions through transformations. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter111/ch111c.html TEKS Time Unit Title Dates Readiness Supporting (days) Introduction 0 NA NA 3 8/22-8/24 to 381 A.2B, A.2D, A.2E, A.2F, A.2G, A.2H, A.2A, A.2C, A.3A, A.3E, A.4A, Linear Equations 1 A.3B, A.3C, A.4B, A.4C, A.5B, 41 8/25-10/24 and Inequalities A.3D, A.5A A.12A, A.12B, A.12C, A.12D, A.12E 10/25- 2 Systems A.2I, A.5C A.3F, A.3G, A.3H 19 11/18 Quadratic A.6A, A.7A, 11/28- 3 A.6B, A.8B, A.12B 15 Functions A.7C 12/16 Total Days First Semester 78 A.6B, A.10A, Polynomial 4 A.10E A.10B, A.10C, 23 1/3-2/3 Operations A.10D, A.10F Quadratic A.6C, A.7B, A.11A, 5 A.8A 24 2/6-3/10 Equations A.12E Exponential A.9A, A.9B, A.9E, A.9C, A.9D, 6 Functions and A.11A, A.12C, 20 3/20-4/19 A.11B Equations A.12D STAAR Review 7 8 4/20-5/1 Unit Total Instructional Days Before Algebra I STAAR 75 EOC Testing Prior to and Including Algebra I EOC Administration of: 3/28 Grade 8 STAAR (Benchmark) 3 3/29 Grade 8 STAAR Reading 5/2 Algebra I EOC Testing After EOC Administration of: 3/10 2 Grade 8 STAAR Science 3/11 Grade 8 STAAR Social Studies Algebra A.5A, A.5C, 8 A.11A 15 5/3-5/25 Integration A.8A Total Days Second Semester 95 **The length of each unit is a specific number of days, but it is understood that there is a range of +/- a day. The purpose of the flexibility is meant to allow teachers the opportunity to plan for the needs of their students and to accommodate re-teaching or review when necessary. If pre-assessment indicates student mastery could be obtained in a fewer number of days, the additional time could be used for extension or carried into the next unit. Instructional Material: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Texas Algebra I Houghton Mifflin Harcourt