Updated 9/4/13 – Melanie Breitbach
Algebra 2nd Semester
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Unit Section and Learning Targets
Review content from Algebra 1A
Sep/Oct
1-5
Assessment – Review Tests for Chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5
6.4 Point-Slope Form and Writing Linear Equations
I will be able to graph and write linear
equations using point-slope form.
I will be able to write a linear equation using
data.
Oct/Nov
6
P.E.
-Operations with real
numbers
-Order of Operations
-Solving linear equations
-Solving and applying
proportions
-Graphing relations
-Function rules
-Point-Slope form
6.5 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
I will be able to determine whether lines are
parallel.
I will be able to determine whether lines are
perpendicular.
-Parallel Lines
-Perpendicular Lines
-Negative Reciprocal
6.6 Scatter Plots and Equations of Lines
I will be able to write an equation for a trend
line and use it to make predictions.
I will be able to write the equation for a line of
best fit and use it to make predictions.
-Line of Best Fit
-Correlation Coefficient
Assessment – Quiz 6.4-6.6
3.6 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
I will be able to solve equations that involve
absolute value.
I will be able to solve inequalities that involve
absolute value.
6.7 Graphing Absolute Value Equations
I will be able to translate the graph of an
absolute value equation.
Assessment – Quiz 3.6-6.7
-Absolute value equation
-Translation
1.1.b Solve problems
that can be
represented by linear
functions, equations,
and inequalities.
1.4.b Write and graph
an equation for a line
given the slope and
the y-intercept, the
slope and a point on
the line, or two points
on the line, and
translate between
forms of linear
equations.
1.4.c Identify and
interpret the slope
and intercepts of a
linear function,
including equations
for parallel and
perpendicular lines.
1.4.e Describe how
changes in the
parameters of linear
functions and
functions containing
an absolute value of a
linear expression
affect their graphs and
the relationships they
represent.
1.6.d Find the
equation of a linear
function that best fits
bivariate data that are
linearly related,
interpret the slope
and y-intercept of the
line, and use the
equation to make
predictions.
1.6.e Describe the
correlation of data in
scatterplots in terms
of strong or weak and
positive or negative.
Assessment - Unit 6 Test
7.1 Solving Systems by Graphing
I will be able to solve systems by graphing.
I will be able to analyze special types of
systems.
7.2 Solving Systems Using Substitution
I will be able to solve systems using
substitution.
Assessment – Quiz 7.1-7.2
7.3 Solving Systems Using Elimination
I will be able to solve systems by adding or
subtracting.
I will be able to multiply first when solving
systems.
Dec/Jan
7
7.4 Applications of Linear Systems
I will be able to write systems of linear
equations.
-System of linear
equations
-Solution to a system of
linear equations
-No solution
-Infinitely many solutions
-Substitution Method
1.1.c Solve problems
that can be
represented by a
system of two linear
equations or
inequalities.
1.4.d Write and solve
systems of two linear
equations and
inequalities in two
variables.
-Elimination Method
-Linear Inequality
-Solutions of an
inequality
Assessment – Quiz 7.3-7.4
7.5 Linear Inequalities
I will be able to graph linear inequalities.
I will be able to write and use linear
inequalities when modeling real-world
situations.
7.6 Systems of Linear Inequalities
I will be able to solve systems of linear
inequalities by graphing.
I will be able to model real-world situations
using systems of linear inequalities.
Assessment – Quiz 7.5-7.6
Assessment - Unit 7 Test
9.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
I will be able to describe polynomials.
I will be able to add and subtract polynomials.
Feb
9
9.2 Multiplying and Factoring
I will be able to multiply a polynomial by a
monomial.
I will be able to factor a monomial from a
polynomial.
Assessment – Quiz 9.1-9.2
9.3 Multiplying Binomials
I will be able to multiply binomials using FOIL.
-System of Linear
Inequalities
-Solution of a system of
linear inequalities
-Monomial
-Degree of monomial
-Polynomial
-Standard form of a
Polynomial
-Degree of a Polynomial
-Binomial
-Trinomial
1.2.e Use algebraic
properties to factor
and combine like
terms in polynomials.
1.2.f Add, subtract,
multiply, and divide
polynomials.
I will be able to multiply trinomials by
binomials.
9.4 Multiplying Special Cases
I will be able to find the square of a binomial.
I will be able to find the difference of squares.
Assessment – Quiz 9.3-9.4
9.5 Factoring Trinomials of the type 𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄
I will be able to factor trinomials.
9.6 Factoring Trinomials of the type 𝒂𝒙𝟐 + 𝒃𝒙 + 𝒄
I will be able to factor trinomials of the type
𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐
Assessment – Quiz 9.5-9.6
Mar/Apr – Review and Prep for Algebra EOC
Assessment - Unit 9 Test
10.1 Exploring Quadratic Graphs
I will be able to graph quadratic functions of
the form 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 .
I will be able to graph quadratic functions of
the form 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑐.
-Quadratic Function
-Standard form of a quadratic function
-Parabola
-Axis of symmetry
-Vertex
-Minimum
-Maximum
10.2 Quadratic Functions
I will be able to graph quadratic functions of
the form 𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐.
I will be able to graph inequalities.
Assessment – Quiz 10.1-10.2
10.3 Finding and estimating Square roots
I will be able to find square roots.
I will be able to estimate and use square roots.
Apr/May
10
10.4 Solving Quadratic Equations
I will be able to solve quadratic equations by
graphing.
I will be able to solve quadratic equations
using square roots.
Assessment – Quiz 10.3-10.4
10.5 Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations
I will be able to solve quadratic equations by
factoring.
10.6 Completing the Square
I will be able to solve quadratic equations by
completing the square.
-Square Root
-Principal square root
-Negative square root
-Radicand
-Perfect squares
-Quadratic Equation
-Standard form of a
quadratic Equation
-Zero-Product Property
-Completing the Square
1.1.d Solve problems
that can be
represented by
quadratic functions
and equations.
1.5.a Represent a
quadratic function
with a symbolic
expression, as a graph,
in a table, and with a
description, and make
connections among
the representations.
1.5.b Sketch the
graph of a quadratic
function, describe the
effects that changes in
the parameters have
on the graph, and
interpret the xintercepts as solutions
to a quadratic
equation.
1.5.c Solve quadratic
equations that can be
factored as (ax + b)(cx
+ d) where a, b, c, and
d are integers.
1.5.d Solve quadratic
equations that have
real roots by
completing the square
and by using the
quadratic formula.
10.7 Using the Quadratic Formula
I will be able to use the quadratic formula
when solving quadratic equations.
I will be able to choose an appropriate method
for solving a quadratic equation.
Assessment - Unit 10 Test
-Quadratic Formula