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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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    Algebra I Module 2, Topic A, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In Topic A, students observe and describe data distributions.  They reconnect with their earlier study of distributions in Grade 6 by calculating measures of center and describing overall patterns or...
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    Algebra I Module 2, Topic B, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In Topic B, students reconnect with methods for describing variability first seen in Grade 6.  Topic B deepens students’ understanding of measures of variability by connecting a measure of the center...
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    Algebra I Module 2, Topic C, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In Topic C, students reconnect with previous work in Grade 8 involving categorical data.  Students use a two-way frequency table to organize data on two categorical variables.  Students calculate the...
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    Algebra I Module 2, Topic D, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In Topic D, students analyze relationships between two quantitative variables using scatterplots and by summarizing linear relationships using the least squares regression line.  Models are proposed...
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    Algebra I Module 3, Topic A, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In Topic A, students explore arithmetic and geometric sequences as an introduction to the formal notation of functions (F-IF.A.1, F-IF.A.2).  They interpret arithmetic sequences as linear functions...
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    Algebra I Module 3, Topic B, Overview

    Jan 26, 2016 - In Topic B, students connect their understanding of functions to their knowledge of graphing from Grade 8.  They learn the formal definition of a function and how to recognize, evaluate, and...
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    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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    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...