Algebra B: Chapter 1: The Language of Algebra
Halvorsen
Chapter One Objectives:
Section 1: Writing Expressions and Equations
Translate words into algebraic expressions and equations
Write algebraic expressions and equations
Vocabulary: algebraic expression, variable, numerical expression, factors, product, quotient,
and equation.
Section 2: Order of Operations
Use the order of operations to evaluate expressions
Simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions
Vocabulary: order of operations, properties, and evaluating.
Section 3: Commutative and Associative Properties
Use the commutative and associative properties to simplify expressions.
Identify the properties used to simplify expressions.
Vocabulary: simplify, whole numbers, and counterexample.
Section 4: Distributive Property
Use the distributive property to evaluate expressions.
Combine like terms to create equivalent expressions.
Vocabulary: term, coefficient, like terms, equivalent expressions, and simplest form.
Section 5: A Plan for Problem Solving
Use a four-step plan to solve problems.
Apply mathematical reasoning to word problems.
Use a model to create a formula.
Vocabulary: formula
Section 6: Collecting Data
Collect and organize data using sampling and frequency tables.
Vocabulary: data, experiments, observational studies, sampling, population, sample, frequency
table, tally marks, cumulative frequency table.
Section 7: Displaying and Interpreting Data
Construct and interpret line graphs, histograms, and stem-and-leaf plots.
Vocabulary: line graph, histogram, cumulative frequency histograms, and stem-and-leaf plot.
Chapter 1 Alignment to Core Standards:
Domain A.SSE.1: Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context.
Domain A.SSE.2: Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it.
Domain A.SSE.3: Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain
properties of the quantity represented.
Domain A-CED: Create equations that describe numbers or relationships.
Domain N.Q.2: Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling.
Domain N.Q.3: Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting
quantities.
Timeline for Coverage:
Friday, 8/23:
Monday, 8/26th:
Tuesday, 8/27:
Wednesday, 8/28:
Thursday, 8/29:
Friday, 8/30:
Tuesday, 9/3:
Wednesday, 9/4:
Teach/Review Sections 1-1 and 1-2 (covered in Algebra A).
HW: Order of Operations Worksheet (Practice 1-2)
Warm Up: p.692, Section 1-2, left side column
Teach Section 1-3
Handout: Properties Summary Page
HW: #2-32, evens on Pages 17 & 18
Warm Up: p.724, Chpt. 1, #1 and 2
Teach/Review Section 1-4 (covered in Algebra A).
HW: Kuta Software Distributive Property Worksheet
Warm Up: p.693, Section 1-4, #2-14 evens
Teach Section 1-5
Handout: Additional Word Problems: Practice 1-5
HW: #6-24, evens on Pages 28 & 29
Warm Up: p. 693, Section 1-5, odds
Day 1 to Teach Section 1-6
Handout: Work Together Page on Tables/Charts
HW: Practice 1-6
Warm Up: p. 724, Chpt. 1, #3 and 4
Day 2 to Teach Section 1-6
HW: #2-28, evens on Page 34 & 35
Warm Up: p. 693, Section 1-6, #5-8
Review Chapter 1
HW: Practice Test
Warm Up: p. 724, Chpt. 1, #5 and 6
Test over Chapter 1