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HSAlgebrallCurriculum2022 1
HSAlgebrallCurriculum2022 1
Course Description: This course includes the study of a variety of functions (linear,
quadratic higher order polynomials, exponential, absolute value, logarithmic and rational)
learning to graph, compare, perform operations and manipulate them in order to solve,
analyze and apply to problems. Students will use probability and statistics to evaluate
outcomes of decisions. Students develop rigorous problem solving skills, logical reasoning
and mathematical communication skills required for success in higher math courses and
real life experiences. *Graphing calculators are required.
7 (+1 if needed for review) Unit 3: Quadratic Equations and Complex Numbers
7 (+1 if needed for review) Unit 6: Rational Exponents and Radical Functions
Essential Questions:
Suggested Learning
Standard Topic & Section # of Days Target Success Criteria
Engaging Scenarios: There are several options for engaging scenarios for this unit. They may
be appropriate as a means for introducing concepts in the unit, as a unit-long project for
attaching learning to, or as a culminating experience at the end of the unit.
● Performance Task found in the Big Ideas Assessment Book (accessible in the physical
Assessment Book, or the digital version in the Assess area of the Featured Chapter
Resources after selecting the appropriate Chapter).
● Performance Task found at the end of the chapter in Big Ideas.
● Performance Task found in the Teach area of the Featured Chapter Resources after
selecting the appropriate Chapter.
● AlgII 1.3 Modeling with Linear Functions
Essential Questions:
1. 1. How can you transform the graphs of linear, absolute value, quadratic, polynomial,
exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions?
2. What are the characteristics of linear, absolute value, quadratic, polynomial,
exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions?
3. How can you show a function is even, odd or neither algebraically?
4. What are the characteristics of the graphs of an even or odd function?
quadratic function
parabola
vertex of a parabola
vertex form of a quadratic function
axis of symmetry
standard form of a quadratic function
minimum value
maximum value
intercept form of a quadratic function
Suggested
Standard Topic & Section # of Days Learning Target Success Criteria
A2.IF.A.1, 1.1 Parent Functions Graph and describe ● I can identify the function
A2.BF.A.3 and Transformations transformations of family to which a function
functions. belongs.
● I can graph transformations
of functions.
● I can explain how
translations, reflections,
stretches, and shrinks affect
graphs of functions.
A2.IF.A.1, 1.2 Transformations Write functions that ● I can write functions that
A2.BF.A.3 of Linear and represent represent transformations of
Absolute Value 1 transformations of linear functions.
Functions functions. ● I can write functions that
represent transformations of
absolute value functions.
Engaging Scenarios
Engaging Scenarios: There are several options for engaging scenarios for this unit. They may
be appropriate as a means for introducing concepts in the unit, as a unit-long project for
attaching learning to, or as a culminating experience at the end of the unit.
● Performance Task found in the Big Ideas Assessment Book (accessible in the physical
Assessment Book, or the digital version in the Assess area of the Featured Chapter
Resources after selecting the appropriate Chapter).
● Performance Task found at the end of the chapter in Big Ideas.
● Performance Task found in the Teach area of the Featured Chapter Resources after
selecting the appropriate Chapter.
Essential Questions:
1. How does understanding how to find the vertex of a quadratic function help in
making decisions in real-life applications?
2. What are the advantages of a quadratic function in vertex form? In standard form?
3. How is any quadratic function related to the parent quadratic function f(x)=x2 ?
4. How does solving for x in quadratic functions compare to solving for x in linear
functions?
5. Why do we analyze quadratic functions?
6. How can quadratic functions maximize profits or minimize cost?
7. Why does the degree of an equation reveal the number of solutions to the equation?
8. To what extent are solutions to quadratic equations real?
9. How are the real solutions of a quadratic equation related to the graph of the related
quadratic function?
1. The vertex of a parabola will represent the maximum point of the function, which will
help to understand maximum and minimum values in real-life situations.
2. No matter how you choose to solve a quadratic function for real solutions, you are
always looking for where the function crosses the x-axis. These points on the graph are
significant in many real-world applications.
3. Solutions that exist can exist beyond the real number system. All quadratic functions
are a transformation on the parent function f(x)=x2.
4. The domain and range of quadratic functions can be relative to a situation.
Unit Vocabulary:
A2.NQ.B.5, 3.2 Complex Understand the ● I can define the imaginary unit
A2.NQ.B.6, Numbers 1 imaginary unit i i and use it to rewrite the
A2.NQ.B.7 and perform square root of a negative
operations with number.
complex numbers. ● I can add, subtract, and
multiply complex numbers.
● I can find complex solutions of
quadratic equations and
complex zeros of quadratic
functions.
A2.REI.A.1 3.3 Completing Solve quadratic ● I can solve quadratic equations
the Square equations and using square roots.
rewrite quadratic ● I can solve quadratic equations
1 functions by by completing the square.
completing the ● I can apply completing the
square. square to write quadratic
functions in vertex form.
Engaging Scenarios
Engaging Scenarios: There are several options for engaging scenarios for this unit. They may
be appropriate as a means for introducing concepts in the unit, as a unit-long project for
attaching learning to, or as a culminating experience at the end of the unit.
● Performance Task found in the Big Ideas Assessment Book (accessible in the physical
Assessment Book, or the digital version in the Assess area of the Featured Chapter
Resources after selecting the appropriate Chapter).
● Performance Task found at the end of the chapter in Big Ideas.
● Performance Task found in the Teach area of the Featured Chapter Resources after
selecting the appropriate Chapter.
Essential Questions:
1. What techniques can be used to solve and graph system of linear equations or
inequalities?
2. How can we translate verbal models into algebraic models to represent and solve
real-life situations?
3. How can we model and solve real-life situations using a system of linear equations or
inequalities?
4. How are systems of linear equations and inequalities useful?
Unit Vocabulary:
Suggested
Standard Topic & Section # of Days Learning Target Success Criteria
A2.REI.B.3 1.4 Solving Solve linear systems ● I can visualize solutions of
Linear Systems 2 in two and three linear systems in two and three
variables. variables.
● I can solve linear systems in
three variables algebraically.
● I can solve real‐life problems
using systems of equations in
two and three variables.
A2.REI.B.3 3.5 Solving Solve nonlinear ● I can describe what a nonlinear
Nonlinear 1 systems graphically system of equations is.
Systems of and algebraically. ● I can solve nonlinear systems
Equations using graphing, substitution, or
elimination.
● I can solve quadratic equations
by graphing each side of the
equation.
A2.REI.A. 3.6 Linear, Graph linear, ● I can describe the graph of
1 Absolute Value, 2 absolute value, and linear, absolute value, and
and Quadratic quadratic inequalities quadratic inequalities.
Inequalities in two variables and ● I can graph linear, absolute
solve quadratic value, and quadratic
inequalities in one inequalities.
variable. ● I can graph systems of linear,
absolute value, and quadratic
inequalities.
● I can solve linear, absolute
value, and quadratic
inequalities algebraically and
graphically.
A2.IF.A.1 Real World, Solve nonlinear ● I can use nonlinear systems and
Application, and 1 systems and inequalities to solve real-life
Word Problems inequalities problems.
graphically
and algebraically
Engaging Scenarios: There are several options for engaging scenarios for this unit. They may
be appropriate as a means for introducing concepts in the unit, as a unit-long project for
attaching learning to, or as a culminating experience at the end of the unit.
● Performance Task found in the Big Ideas Assessment Book (accessible in the physical
Assessment Book, or the digital version in the Assess area of the Featured Chapter
Resources after selecting the appropriate Chapter).
● Performance Task found at the end of the chapter in Big Ideas.
● Performance Task found in the Teach area of the Featured Chapter Resources after
selecting the appropriate Chapter.
Essential Questions:
1. What does the degree of a polynomial tell you about its related polynomial
functions?
2. For a polynomial function, why are factors, zeros, and x-intercepts related?
3. For a polynomial equation, why are factors and roots related?
1. The degree of the polynomial will determine the shape of its graph, the maximum
number of turning points, its end behavior, and the number of roots (including multiple
and complex roots) so that real world data can be analyzed in terms of its maximum,
minimum, and break-even values.
2. Knowing the zeros of a polynomial function will help you factor the polynomial, graph
the function, and solve the related polynomial equation.
3. Polynomials can be divided using steps similar to the long division steps used to divide
whole numbers.
4. You can add, subtract, multiply, and divide functions based on how you perform these
operations for real numbers. One difference is that you must consider the domain of
each function.
Unit Vocabulary:
monomial
degree of a monomial polynomial
degree of a polynomial
polynomial function
standard form of a polynomial function
turning point
greatest common factor
imaginary number
end behavior
factor theorem
multiple zero
multiplicity
relative maximum
relative minimum
sum of cubes
difference of cubes
synthetic division
Remainder theorem
Rational roots theorem
Fundamental theorem of Algebra
expand
Pascal’s triangle
Suggested
Standard Topic & Section # of Days Learning Target Success Criteria
A2.APR.A.5 4.1 Graphing Graph and describe ● I can identify and evaluate
, A2.IF.A.1 Polynomial 1 polynomial functions. polynomial functions.
Functions ● I can graph polynomial
functions.
● I can describe end behavior
of polynomial functions.
4.2 Adding, Add, subtract, and ● I can add and subtract
Subtracting, and 1 multiply polynomials. polynomials.
Multiplying ● I can multiply polynomials
Polynomials and use special product
patterns.
4.3 Dividing Divide polynomials ● I can use long division to
Polynomials 2 by other polynomials divide polynomials by
and use the other polynomials.
Remainder Theorem. ● I can divide polynomials
by binomials of the form x
− k using synthetic
division.
● I can explain the
Remainder Theorem.
A2.APR.A.1 4.4 Factoring Factor polynomials ● I can find common
Polynomials 1 and use the Factor monomial factors of
Theorem. polynomials.
● I can factor polynomials.
● I can use the Factor
Theorem.
A2.REI.A.1, 4.5 Solving Solve polynomial ● I can explain how solutions
A2.APR.A.5 Polynomial 2 equations and find of equations and zeros of
Equations zeros of polynomial functions are related.
functions. ● I can solve polynomial
equations.
● I can write a polynomial
function when given
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information about its zeros.
A2.NQ.B.7, 4.6 The Use the Fundamental ● I can identify the degree of
A2.APR.A.5 Fundamental 1 Theorem of Algebra a polynomial.
Theorem of Algebra to find all complex ● I can explain the
roots of polynomial Fundamental Theorem of
equations. Algebra.
● I can find all the zeros of a
polynomial function.
A2.APR.A.5 4.8 Analyzing Analyze graphs of ● I can identify a turning
, A2.IF.A.1, Graphs of 1 polynomial functions. point of a polynomial
A2.BF.A.3 Polynomial function.
Functions ● I can analyze real zeros
and turning points
numerically.
● I can explain the
relationship among the
degree of a polynomial
function, real zeros, and
turning points.
Engaging Scenarios
Engaging Scenarios: There are several options for engaging scenarios for this unit. They may
be appropriate as a means for introducing concepts in the unit, as a unit-long project for
attaching learning to, or as a culminating experience at the end of the unit.
● Performance Task found in the Big Ideas Assessment Book (accessible in the physical
Assessment Book, or the digital version in the Assess area of the Featured Chapter
Resources after selecting the appropriate Chapter).
● Performance Task found at the end of the chapter in Big Ideas.
● Performance Task found in the Teach area of the Featured Chapter Resources after
selecting the appropriate Chapter.
● 4.9 Modeling with Polynomial Functions
Essential Questions:
1. To simplify the nth root of an expression, what must be true about the expression?
2. When you square each side of an equation, is the resulting equation equivalent to the
original?
Unit Vocabulary:
nth root
principal root
radical equation
radicand
rational exponent
rationalize the denominator
square root equation
square root function
extraneous solutions
Suggested
Standard Topic & Section # of Days Learning Target Success Criteria
A2.NQ.A.1, 5.1 nth Roots and Evaluate expressions ● I can explain the meaning of
A2.NQ.A.2 Rational 1 and solve equations a rational exponent.
Exponents containing nth roots ● I can evaluate expressions
and rational with rational exponents.
exponents. ● I can solve equations using
nth roots.
A1.NQ.A.1, Exponents Review Write equivalent ● I can explain the meaning of
A1.NQ.A.2, (optional based on (1) expressions zero and negative exponents.
A1.NQ.B.3, pre-test results) Review if involving powers. ● I can evaluate and simplify
A1.SSE.A.1 needed expressions involving zero
Alg I Sections: and negative exponents.
· 6.1 Properties of ● I can simplify expressions
Exponents using properties of
exponents.
A2.NQ.A.2, 5.2 Properties of Simplify radical ● I can simplify radical
A2.NQ.A.3 Rational 2 expressions. expressions with rational
Exponents and exponents.
Radicals ● I can explain when radical
expressions are in simplest
form.
● I can simplify variable
expressions containing
rational exponents and
radicals.
A2.IF.A.1, 5.3 Graphing Describe and graph ● I can graph square roots and
A2.BF.A.3 Radical Functions 1 transformations of cube root functions.
square roots and ● I can describe
cube root functions. transformations of square
roots and cube root
functions.
● I can write functions that
represent transformations of
square roots and cube root
functions.
Engaging Scenarios
Engaging Scenarios: There are several options for engaging scenarios for this unit. They may
be appropriate as a means for introducing concepts in the unit, as a unit-long project for
attaching learning to, or as a culminating experience at the end of the unit.
● Performance Task found in the Big Ideas Assessment Book (accessible in the physical
Assessment Book, or the digital version in the Assess area of the Featured Chapter
Resources after selecting the appropriate Chapter).
● Performance Task found at the end of the chapter in Big Ideas.
● Performance Task found in the Teach area of the Featured Chapter Resources after
selecting the appropriate Chapter.
Essential Questions:
Unit Vocabulary:
Composition
Inverse functions
Piecewise functions
Step functions
Suggested
Standard Topic & Section # of Days Learning Target Success Criteria
A2.IF.A.2, 5.5 Performing Perform arithmetic ● I can explain what it means to
A2.BF.A.1 Function 1 operations on two perform an arithmetic
Operations functions. operation on two functions.
● I can find arithmetic
combinations of two functions.
● I can state the domain of an
arithmetic combination of two
functions.
● I can evaluate an arithmetic
combination of two functions
for a given input.
A2.IF.A.2, 5.6 Composition Evaluate and find ● I can evaluate a composition of
A2.BF.A.1 of Functions 1 compositions of functions.
functions. ● I can find a composition of
functions.
● I can state the domain of a
composition of functions.
Engaging Scenarios: There are several options for engaging scenarios for this unit. They may
be appropriate as a means for introducing concepts in the unit, as a unit-long project for
attaching learning to, or as a culminating experience at the end of the unit.
● Performance Task found in the Big Ideas Assessment Book (accessible in the physical
Assessment Book, or the digital version in the Assess area of the Featured Chapter
Resources after selecting the appropriate Chapter).
● Performance Task found at the end of the chapter in Big Ideas.
● Performance Task found in the Teach area of the Featured Chapter Resources after
selecting the appropriate Chapter.
Unit Vocabulary:
asymptote
change of base formula
common logarithm
exponential equation
exponential function
exponential growth
exponential decay
logarithm
logarithmic equation
logarithmic function
natural logarithmic
function
Engaging Scenarios
Engaging Scenarios: There are several options for engaging scenarios for this unit. They may
be appropriate as a means for introducing concepts in the unit, as a unit-long project for
attaching learning to, or as a culminating experience at the end of the unit.
● Performance Task found in the Big Ideas Assessment Book (accessible in the physical
Assessment Book, or the digital version in the Assess area of the Featured Chapter
Resources after selecting the appropriate Chapter).
● Performance Task found at the end of the chapter in Big Ideas.
● Performance Task found in the Teach area of the Featured Chapter Resources after
selecting the appropriate Chapter.
● 6.7 Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Essential Questions:
1. Why do asymptotes exist?
2. Are a rational expression and its simplified form equivalent?
3. Why are rational functions useful in the real world?
4. Why do extraneous solutions sometimes arise when solving rational equations?
rational functions
difference of squares
sum and difference of cubes
trinomial trial and error
factoring method
factoring by grouping
rational expression
complex fraction (mixed quotients)
factoring method
factoring by grouping
rational expression
complex fraction (mixed quotients)
LCM of polynomials
lowest common
denominator (LCD)
adding rational expressions
subtracting rational expressions
multiplying rational expressions
dividing rational expressions
rational equations
domain restrictions
extraneous solutions
vertical asymptotes
horizontal asymptotes
rational inequalities
nonlinear inequalities
sign chart
Suggested
Standard Topic & Section # of Days Learning Target Success Criteria
A2.IF.A.1, 7.2 Graphing Describe and graph ● I can graph rational functions.
A2.BF.A.3 Rational Functions 3 rational functions. ● I can describe transformations
of rational functions.
● I can explain how to find the
horizontal & vertical asymptotes
of a rational function from an
equation.
● I can write rational functions in
different forms.
A2.APR.A.3 7.3 Multiplying and Multiply and divide ● I can simplify rational
Dividing Rational 1 rational expressions. expressions and identify any
Expressions excluded values.
● I can multiply rational
expressions.
● I can divide rational
expressions.
A2.APR.A.2, 7.4 Adding and Add and subtract ● I can add and subtract rational
A2.APR.A.3 Subtracting 2 rational expressions. expressions with like
Rational denominators.
Expressions ● I can explain how to find a
common denominator for
rational expressions.
● I can add and subtract rational
expressions with unlike
denominators.
A2.NQ.A.4, 7.5 Solving Solve rational ● I can solve rational equations by
A2.REI.A.1, Rational Equations 1 equations. cross multiplying and by using
A2.REI.A.2 least common denominators.
● I can identify extraneous
solutions of rational equations.
Engaging Scenarios: There are several options for engaging scenarios for this unit. They may
be appropriate as a means for introducing concepts in the unit, as a unit-long project for
attaching learning to, or as a culminating experience at the end of the unit.
● Performance Task found in the Big Ideas Assessment Book (accessible in the physical
Assessment Book, or the digital version in the Assess area of the Featured Chapter
Resources after selecting the appropriate Chapter).
● Performance Task found at the end of the chapter in Big Ideas.
● Performance Task found in the Teach area of the Featured Chapter Resources after
selecting the appropriate Chapter.
Essential Questions:
1. What are some considerations when undertaking a statistical study?
2. How can you use a sample survey to infer a conclusion about a population?
3. How can an unbiased sample and an unbiased survey be constructed?
4. How can one determine if the outcome to an experiment is significant?
5. What are the key characteristics of a normal distribution?
6. How can one determine how many different ways there are to group items?
7. How can one compute the probability of an event occurring a certain number of
times?
Unit Vocabulary:
outcome
event
theoretical probability
geometric probability
experimental probability
independent events
dependent events
two-way table
hypothesis
random sample
convenience sample
unbiased sample
biased sample
survey
simulation
biased question
Suggested
Standard Topic & Section # of Days Learning Target Success Criteria
8.1 Sample Find sample spaces ● I can list the possible outcomes
Spaces and and probabilities of in a sample space.
Probability events. ● I can find theoretical
probabilities.
● I can find experimental
probabilities.
A2.DS.A.6 8.2 Two‐Way Use two‐way tables ● I can make two‐way tables.
Tables and to represent data ● I can find and interpret relative
Probability and find frequencies and conditional
1 probabilities. relative frequencies.
● I can use conditional relative
frequencies to find probabilities.
A2.DS.A.6 8.3 Conditional Find and use ● I can explain the meaning of
Probability conditional conditional probability.
probabilities. ● I can find conditional
probabilities.
● I can make decisions using
probabilities.
A2.DS.A.6 8.4 Independent Understand and find ● I can explain how independent
and Dependent probabilities of events and dependent events are
Events independent and different.
dependent events. ● I can determine whether events
are independent.
● I can find probabilities of
independent and dependent
events.
A2.DS.A.6 8.5 Probability of 1 Find probabilities of ● I can explain how disjoint events
Disjoint and disjoint and and overlapping events are
Overlapping overlapping events. different.
Events ● I can find probabilities of disjoint
events.
● I can find probabilities of
overlapping events.
● I can solve real‐life problems
using more than one probability
Engaging Scenarios
Engaging Scenarios: There are several options for engaging scenarios for this unit. They may
be appropriate as a means for introducing concepts in the unit, as a unit-long project for
attaching learning to, or as a culminating experience at the end of the unit.
● Performance Task found in the Big Ideas Assessment Book (accessible in the physical
Assessment Book, or the digital version in the Assess area of the Featured Chapter
Resources after selecting the appropriate Chapter).
● Performance Task found at the end of the chapter in Big Ideas.
● Performance Task found in the Teach area of the Featured Chapter Resources after
selecting the appropriate Chapter.
Assessment Leveling Guide: A tool to use when writing assessments in order to maintain the
appropriate level of rigor that matches the standard.
Engaging Experience: Each topic is broken into a list of engaging experiences for students.
These experiences are aligned to priority and supporting standards, thus stating what students
should be able to do. An example of an engaging experience is provided in the description, but a
teacher has the autonomy to substitute one of their own that aligns to the level of rigor stated in
the standards.
Engaging Scenario: This is a culminating activity in which students are given a role, situation,
challenge, audience, and a product or performance is specified. Each unit contains an example of
an engaging scenario, but a teacher has the ability to substitute with the same intent in mind.
Essential Questions: Engaging, open-ended questions that teachers can use to engage students
in the learning.
Priority Standards: What every student should know and be able to do. These were chosen
because of their necessity for success in the next course, the state assessment, and life.
Supporting Standards: Additional standards that support the learning within the unit.
Topic: These are the main teaching points for the unit. Units can have anywhere from one topic
to many, depending on the depth of the unit.
Unit Vocabulary: Words students will encounter within the unit that are essential to
understanding. Academic Cross-Curricular words (also called Tier 2 words) are those that can be
found in multiple content areas, not just this one. Content/Domain Specific vocabulary words are
those found specifically within the content.
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