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Algebra I Units - Factoring and Solving |
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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 |
Activities |
| Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials |
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Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative] |
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Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
Use material appropriate for unit/student |
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Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit |
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TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator] |
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Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student. |
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The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books] |
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Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software] |
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Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books] |
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Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software] |
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Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials |
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Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative] |
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Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit |
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TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator] |
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Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student. |
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Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests] |
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Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software] |
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Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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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 |
Activities |
| Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials |
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Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative] |
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Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
Use material appropriate for unit/student |
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Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit |
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TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator] |
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Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student. |
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The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books] |
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Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software] |
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Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books] |
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Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software] |
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Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials |
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Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative] |
| · |
Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit |
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TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator] |
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Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student. |
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Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests] |
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Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software] |
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Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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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 |
Activities |
| Comprehension, Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Algebra: Tools For a Changing World, Prentice Hall, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Includes additional resource materials |
| · |
Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative] |
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Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra I, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
Use material appropriate for unit/student |
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Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use material appropriate for the unit |
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TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator] |
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Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student. |
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The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books] |
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Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software] |
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Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books] |
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Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software] |
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Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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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] |
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Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student. |
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Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests] |
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Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software] |
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Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Quadratic Equation: Factoring
The learner will be able to
solve quadratic equations by factoring (A.14).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension, Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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| · |
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] |
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Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software] |
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Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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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] |
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Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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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 |
Activities |
| Comprehension, Application, Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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| · |
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] |
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Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software] |
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Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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| · |
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] |
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Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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Factoring: Polynomials
The learner will be able to
factor trinomials, perfect square trinomials, or the difference between two squares (A.12).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge, Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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| · |
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] |
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Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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| · |
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] |
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Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software] |
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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 |
Activities |
| Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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| · |
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] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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| · |
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] |
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