High School Learning Targets

Algebra 1 - SEMESTER 1
I can solve linear equations. (CCSS.A.REI.1&3)
I can...
Solve linear equations with rational coefficients.
Explain each step in solving simple linear
equation as justification of my process.
Solve linear equations with variable coefficients.
Solve a contextualized problem and/or models
developed that require a linear equation.

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I can explain the concept of a function and use

precise language and proper notation related to
a function. (CCSS.F.IF.1-2)

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Identify and explain whether or not a relation is

a function given as a set of ordered pairs, a
graph, an equation or a situation.

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Identify the parts of function notation (i.e.

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Sketch and/or interpret the graph of a function

in context.

Evaluate functions for inputs in their domains

Define the domain and range of a function, in

interval or set notation, given as a graph, set of
ordered pairs, equation or a description of a
situation.

Using contextualized data to mathematically

model I can graph, identify and interpret key
features of linear functions and express the
function in any form. (CCSS.A.REI.10,
CCSS.F.IF.1&4
I can...
Graph a linear function given in any
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representation; a set of ordered pairs, an

equation, a situation, or a scatter plot that can
be modeled by a linear equation.
Display two variable data on a scatter plot,
determine positive, negative or no linear
correlation between the variables and
approximate a best fitting line.
Identify and explain how the key features (yintercept, x-intercept, slope) are found in a
graph, a set of ordered pairs, equation or
contextualized example/situation.
Write the equation of a linear function or line of
best fit. (Include writing a linear equation given
a graph, a set of ordered pairs, a description of
a relationship, an arithmetic sequence, or two
input-output pairs.)
Express and convert the equation of a linear
function in any form: intercept form, point-slope
form, and standard form.
I can identify the domain and range of a linear
function.

I can solve systems of equations.

(CCSS.A.REI.5-7)
I can...
Solve a system of linear equations algebraically
(substitution, elimination) and estimate
graphically.
Explain advantages and disadvantages of
different methods of solving a system of linear
equations.
Solve a system of linear equations in
contextualized problems and/or models.

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I can graph and solve linear inequalities with

integer coefficients. (CCSS.A.REI.3&12)
I can...
Solve a linear inequality in one variable and
express the solution using set builder or interval
notation.
Solve a linear inequality in two variables and
represent the solution set on a coordinate
plane.
Solve a system of linear inequalities in two
variables and represent the solution set on a
coordinate plane.
Solve linear inequalities in contextualized
problems and/or models.
I can use properties of exponents to simplify
and solve algebraic equations. (CCSS.A.SEE.3c,
CCSS.N.RN.1-3)
I can...
Use properties of integer exponents to simplify
expressions.
Interpret the rational exponents, using fractions
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and write an
equivalent radical expression.
Find the decimal approximation of a square root.
Simplify radical expressions.
Solve simple radical equations

I can add, subtract, multiply, factor, and

simplify 1st and 2nd degree polynomials.
(CCSS.A.SSE.1-3, CCSS.A.APR.1&4)
I can...
State the parts of polynomial expression in
standard or factored form (term, factor,
coefficient, degree, monomial, etc.)
Add and subtract monomials, binomials, and
trinomials.
Multiply monomials, binomials (binomial
squared, binomial times binomial, and
difference of two squares), and trinomials.
Factor binomials using a common monomial
factor
Factor 1st and 2nd degree polynomials when the
leading coefficient is one.
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I can graph, identify and interpret key features
of a quadratic function. (CCSS.A.SSE.3a-c,
CCSS.A.REI.4, CCSS.I.IF.8)
I can...
Solve simple quadratic equations using the
square root method to find exact answers.
For a quadratic function I can identify
algebraically and graphically the following...
o x-intercepts (zeros) when suitable
factorization is available.
o y-intercepts.
o axis of symmetry.
o maximum or minimum.
Find the zeros using the quadratic formula.
Identify the domain and range of a quadratic
function.
Distinguish between linear and quadratic
relationships graphically, in algebraic
representation, and a table or set of points.

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