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    Algebra I Module 1, Topic A, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In Topic A, students explore the main functions that they will work with in Grade 9:  linear, quadratic, and exponential.  The goal is to introduce students to these functions by having them make...
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    Algebra I Module 1, Topic B, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In middle school, students applied the properties of operations to add, subtract, factor, and expand expressions (6.EE.3, 6.EE.4, 7.EE.1, 8.EE.1).  Now, in Topic B, students use the structure of...
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    Algebra I Module 1, Topic C, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - Throughout middle school, students practice the process of solving linear equations (6.EE.5, 6.EE.7, 7.EE.4, 8.EE.7) and systems of linear equations (8.EE.8).  Now, in Topic C, instead of just...
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    Algebra I Module 1, Topic D, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In Topic D, students are formally introduced to the modeling cycle (see page 61 of the CCLS) through problems that can be solved by creating equations and inequalities in one variable, systems of...
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    High School Girls Doing Homework

    Algebra I Module 3, Topic C, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In Topic C, students extend their understanding of piecewise functions and their graphs including the absolute value and step functions.  They learn a graphical approach to circumventing complex...
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    Algebra I Module 4, Topic A, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - Topic A introduces polynomial expressions.  In Module 1, students learned the definition of a polynomial and how to add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.  Here, their work with multiplication is...
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    Algebra I Module 4, Topic B, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - Students apply their experiences from Topic A as they transform quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form, (x) = a(x - h)2 + k in Topic B.  The strategy known as completing the square is...
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    Algebra I Module 4, Topic C, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In Topic C, students explore the families of functions that are related to the parent functions, specifically for quadratic (f(x) = x2), square root (f(x) = the square root of x), and cube root (f(x...
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    Algebra I Module 5, Topic A, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - Topic A focuses on the skills inherent in the modeling process:  representing graphs, data sets, or verbal descriptions using explicit expressions (F-BF.A.1a) when presented in graphic form in Lesson...
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    Class in Lecture Hall

    Algebra I Module 5, Topic B, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - Tables, graphs, and equations all represent models.  We use terms such as “symbolic” or “analytic” to refer specifically to the equation form of a function model; “descriptive model” refers to a...