Westmoreland County Public Schools
High School Curriculum

Algebra I Units - Factoring and Solving


Algebraic Concepts

    Factoring
The learner will be able to completely factor binomials and trinomials of first and second degree having at most two variables, applying a graphing calculator as a means of actually generating results, and to verify results obtained through algebraic means (A.12).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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]
  
    Quadratic Equation: Solving
The learner will be able to solve quadratic equations which don't require him/her to complete the square or to apply the quadratic formula (A.14).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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]
  
    Quadratic Equation: Factoring
The learner will be able to solve quadratic equations by factoring (A.14).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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]
  
    Quadratic Equations: Graphing
The learner will be able to solve quadratic equations with 2 variables by graphing the system on a coordinate plane (A.12, A.14, A.15).
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
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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]
  
    Factoring: Polynomials
The learner will be able to factor trinomials, perfect square trinomials, or the difference between two squares (A.12).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- 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]
  

© 2003 by Westmoreland County Public Schools and and EdVISION.com Corporation.  All Rights Reserved. Made with Curriculum Designer by EdVISION.com Corporation.