| Unit 1 Essential Questions |
1 | What is a variable and why should they be used if I have numbers to represent quantities? |
2 | How is using exponents any different (better) than not using exponents? |
3 | Why is it important that everyone perform operations in the same order? |
4 | What is the best way to display and analyze data? |
5 | How can graphs mislead your understanding of data? |
6 | How can I represent a pattern in a table algebraically? |
Learning Objectives Unit 1
Introduction to Algebra |
Variables in Algebra
- Evaluate variable expressions
- Write variable expressions that model the real world.
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Exponents and Powers
- Evaluate expressions containing exponents
- Use exponents in real-life problems
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Order of Operations
- Use the order of operations to evaluate algebraic expressions
- Use a calculator to evaluate real-world expressions (like sales tax)
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Equations and Inequalities
- Check solutions and solve equations using mental math
- check solutions of inequalities in real-life problems
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A Problem-Solving Plan Using Models
- Translate verbal phrases into algebraic expressions
- Use a verbal model to write an algebraic equation or inequality to solve real-life problems
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Tables and Graphs
- Use tables of organized data
- Use graphs to organize real-life data
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An Introduction to Functions
- Identify a function and make an input-output table for a function
- Write an equation for a real-life function.
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