Westmoreland County Public Schools
High School Curriculum

Algebra I Units - Systems Including Matrices


Algebraic Concepts

    Write/Solve/Verify
The learner will be able to write equations from, verify the results of, and solve real-world problems involving simple linear equations (A.1, A.2, A.9, A.16 ).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
Use material appropriate for unit/student
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  
    Expressions: Substitution
The learner will be able to evaluate an algebraic expression by substituting a given value for a variable (A.2, A.9, A.15).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
Use material appropriate for unit/student
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  
    Solution Tools: Analysis of Methods
The learner will be able to analyze which solution tool would best solve a problem: calculator, pencil and paper, mental math (A.2, A.6, A.9).
Bloom's Scope
Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
Use material appropriate for unit/student
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  
    Solution Methods
The learner will be able to determine solutions for linear equations by applying formal methods and formulas (A.9, A.1).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
Use material appropriate for unit/student
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  
    Sol Tools: Obtain & Verify Graphing
The learner will be able to apply graphing calculators as a means of directly obtaining solutions and as a method to verify solutions obtained through algebraic methods (A.1, A.14).
Bloom's Scope
Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
Use material appropriate for unit/student
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  
    Equations: Translating
The learner will be able to translate sentences into algebraic equations and vice-versa (A.2).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
Use material appropriate for unit/student
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  
    Equations: Story Problems
The learner will be able to determine equations for and solve problems in the context of real world scenarios (A.2).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
Use material appropriate for unit/student
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  

Calculus and Pre-Calculus

    Matrices: Organize Data
The learner will be able to use matrices to organize real-world data (A.4).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master
  
    Matrices: add/Subtract/Scalar Multiply
The learner will be able to perform addition, subtraction and, scalar multiplication with matrices (A.4).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension Master
  

Real Numbers and the Coordinate Plane

    Linear Equations: Intersection
The learner will be able to solve for the point of intersection (the solution) of two lines given their equations using substitution, linear combination or elimination, and graphing. (A.1, A.9).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Basic Math Super Star Teachers H.S.Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Math At Work: On The Fly, CORD Communications, Inc., 1997, Math Office [Software]
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Math At Work: On The Fly, CORD Communications, Inc., 1997, Math Office [Software]
  
    Graphing: System Of Lin. Eq.
The learner will be able to graph a pair of linear equations with two variables on the coordinate plane to determine the solution set or use a table to determine solution(s). (A.9).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Basic Math Super Star Teachers H.S.Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Math At Work: On The Fly, CORD Communications, Inc., 1997, Math Office [Software]
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Math At Work: On The Fly, CORD Communications, Inc., 1997, Math Office [Software]
  

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