Six Strategies
for Success on
the (Algebra 1)
CRT
Joleigh Honey
Christina Eischeid
Six Strategies for Success
 The
Essentials
 Scaffold Learning
 Maximize Instructional Time
 Make Connections
 Make it Solid
 Utilize Resources
The Essentials: Tier 1 Instruction
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Never leave the big ideas!
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Numbers: order, simplify, classify (rational or
irrational)
Expressions and Equations: simplify/evaluate/solve
Linear relationships (More than 50% of Core):
slope/equations/representations/systems
Polynomials: Simplify, factor, solve quadratics
Implement Eight Mathematical Practice Standards
Tasks with multiple entry points (Differentiation)
Formative Assessment (continuously check for
understanding)
Scaffold Learning
 Warm-ups
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2 never leave behind
2 current as review
2 ‘know flat’ that prepares for future content
 Quick
Draws
 “Sneaking” content in
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Topics (exponents, radicals, number sense)
Never leave the big ideas
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Numbers: order, simplify, classify (rational or irrational)
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Place points on a number line or order them from least to greatest
18 lies between which two whole numbers?
Classify numbers as rational or irrational
Compute and estimate solutions
Expressions and Equations: Simplify/evaluate/solve
Linear relationships (More than 50% of Core):
slope/equations/representations/systems
 Polynomials: Simplify, factor, solve quadratics
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Simplify polynomials: 3𝑥 + 5𝑥
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Simplify monomials 5
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Solve basic quadratics: 𝑥 2 −9=0
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𝑥3𝑦
Quick Activities
 Quick
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Activities
Obj. 1.1 Represent real numbers on the
number line and distinguish rational
numbers from irrational numbers.
Obj. 1.2 Compute fluently and make
reasonable estimates with rational and
irrational numbers.
Quick Activities
𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑𝒙
𝒙 + 𝟒𝒙
𝟐 𝟐+𝟑 𝟐
𝟓𝒙 − 𝒙
−𝟑𝒙 − 𝟒𝒙
𝟓 𝟐− 𝟐
−𝟑 𝟓 − 𝟒 𝟓
𝟐𝒙 + 𝟑𝒙 + 𝟓𝒚
−𝟐𝒙 + 𝟒𝒙
𝟐 𝟐+𝟑 𝟐+𝟓 𝟑
−𝟐 𝟑 + 𝟒 𝟑
−𝟑𝒙 + −𝟒𝒙
𝟏𝟎𝒙 − 𝟒𝒙
−𝟑 𝟐 + −𝟒 𝟐
𝟏𝟎 𝟕 − 𝟒 𝟕
−𝟑𝒙 − 𝟒𝒙 + 𝒙
−𝟒𝒙 + 𝟒𝒙 + 𝟐𝒙
−𝟑 𝟓 − 𝟒 𝟓 + 𝟓
−𝟒 𝟓 + 𝟒 𝟓 + 𝟐 𝟓
𝟑+𝟒 𝟑
Maximize Instructional Time
 Warm-Ups
 Quick
Draws
 Quick Activities
 Student
Engagement and Motivation
 Content
focused tasks
Secondary I/Algebra 1
Alignment
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All Algebra 1 objectives are covered in Secondary
I except the following:
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1.1 Represent real numbers as points on the
number line and distinguish rational numbers from
irrational numbers.
1.2 Compute fluently and make reasonable
estimates with rational and irrational numbers.
3.1 Simplify polynomials and the quotient of
monomials.
3.4 Factor polynomials with common monomial
factors and factor simple quadratic expressions.
3.5 Solve quadratic equations using factoring or by
taking square roots.
Make Connections
 Multiple
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Representations
Connections Between Representations
Connections Between Objectives
 Application
Make It Solid
 Reviewing
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Not re-teaching
Formally from good to great
Solidifying understanding
Test-taking strategies
Gaining confidence and promoting
students as mathematicians
 Motivation
Utilize Resources
 Utips
 Reference
sheets
 USOE Sample Problems
 Calculators
Six Strategies for Success
 The
Essentials
 Scaffold Learning
 Maximize Instructional Time
 Make Connections
 Make it Solid
 Utilize Resources