Algebra 1 Unit 1
Warren County Public Schools
Content Area
Grade/Course
Unit Title
Duration of Unit
Math
Algebra 1
Unit 1: Introduction to Expressions and Equations
25 days
Priority Standards
1) CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.1
Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include
equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential
functions.
2) CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSE.A.1.A
Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.
3) CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.B.3
Solve linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including equations with coefficients
represented by letters.
4) CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.4
Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving
equations. For example, rearrange Ohm's law V = IR to highlight resistance R.
5) CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.Q.A.1
Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems;
choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin
in graphs and data displays.
Supporting Standards
1)
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.A.1
Explain each step in solving a simple equation as following from the equality of numbers
asserted at the previous step, starting from the assumption that the original equation has a
solution. Construct a viable argument to justify a solution method.
Vocabulary and Level of Rigor
Concepts (nouns)
One Variable Equations
Solve Problems
Equation Constraints
Solutions
Formulas
Step
Expressions
Parts of an Expression (i.e. Terms, Factors, Coefficient, Constant)
Skills (verbs)
Create
Use
Represent
Interpret
Rearrange
Explain
Interpret
Choose
Algebra 1 Unit 1
Warren County Public Schools
Learning Targets
LT1 – Identify parts of an expression.
LT2 – Solve one-step equations in one variable.
LT3 – Solve two-step equations in one variable.
LT4 – Solve multi-step equations in one variable.
LT5 – Solve one-variable equations with variables on both sides.
LT6 – Interpret parts of an expression in terms of its context.
LT7 – Create equations to solve real-world problems.
LT8 – Use proportional reasoning to create equations to solve
real-world problems.
LT9 – Rearrange problems to highlight a variable of interest.
LT10 – Convert quantities from one unit into another unit.
LT11 – Calculate and compare unit rates.
Assessed in “Introduction to
Expressions and Equations Part 1”
Assessed in “Introduction to
Expressions and Equations Part 2”
Formative Assessment Lesson
Interpreting Algebraic Expressions
Sorting Equations and Identities
The teacher leaders for the Gates grant work recommend that Warren County Administration adopt the practice that Warren County
Math teachers do a minimum of one Formative Assessment Lesson per quarter. Choices for formative assessment lessons may be
found at http://map.mathshell.org/materials/lessons.php
Assessments
1. Introduction to Expressions and Equations Part 1
2. Introduction to Expressions and Equations Part 1 Constructed Response
3. Introduction to Expressions and Equations Part 2