Algebra I -- Ten Month Planning Calendar
September
October
Review Summer Math
Chapter 1

Variables in Algebra

Exponents and Powers

Order of Operations

Equations and Inequalities

Problem Solving Using
Models

Tables and Graphs

Introduction to Functions
Chapter 2

The Real Number Line

Addition, Subtraction,
Multiplication, and Division
of Real Numbers

The Distributive Property

Adding and Subtracting
Matrices
*Probability and Odds (ADP)
Chapter 3

Solving Equations using
Addition and Subtraction

Solving Equations using
Multiplication and Division

Solving Multi-Step
Equations

Solving Equations with
Variables on Both Sides

Linear Equations and
Problem Solving

Formulas and Functions

Rates, Ratios and Percents
Chapter 4

Coordinates and Scatter
Plots

Graphing Linear Equations
Chapter 4(cont)

Quick Graphs Using
Intercepts

The Slope of a Line

Direct Variation

Quick Graphs Using Slope
Intercept Form

Solving Linear Equations
Using Graphs

Functions and Relations
*Data and Statistics (ADP)
Chapter 5

Writing Linear Equations in
Slope-Intercept Form

Writing Linear Equations
Given the Slope and a
Point

Writing Linear Equations
Given Two Points

Fitting a Line to Data

Point Slope Form of a
Linear Equation

The Standard Form of a
Linear Equation

Predicting with Linear
Models
Chapter 7

Solving Systems of
Equations by Graphing

Solving Systems of
Equations by Substitution

Solving Systems of
Equations by Elimination

Applications of Linear
Systems

Special Types of Linear
Systems

Solving Systems of Linear
Inequalities (after ch 6)
Summer Assignment Assessment
Chapter 1 and 2 Assessment
Chapter 3 Assessment
1st MP Writing Prompt
1st Quarterly
Chapter 4 Assessment
Chapter 5 Assessment
Chapter 7 Assessment
2nd MP Writing Prompt
2nd Quarterly
March
April
February
Chapter 6

Solving One Step Linear
Inequalities

Solving Multi-Step Linear
Inequalities

Solving Compound
Inequalities

Solving Absolute Value
Equations and Inequalities

Graphing Linear
Inequalities in Two
Variables

Stem and Leaf Plots

Box and Whisker Plots
*Graphing Absolute Value Functions
(ADP)
Chapter 8

Multiplication Property of
Exponents

Zero and Negative
Exponents
Chapter 6 Assessment
Chapter 8 (cont)

Division Property of
Exponents

Scientific Notation

Exponential Growth
Functions

Exponential Decay
Functions
November
December
January
May
June
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Chapter 9 (cont)

Solving Quadratic
Functions by Graphing

Solving Quadratic
Functions by the Quadratic
Formula
Chapter 9

Solving Quadratic
Equations by Finding
Square Roots

Simplifying Radicals

Operations with Radical
Expressions (12.2)

Graphing Quadratic
Functions
Chapter 10

Adding and Subtracting
Polynomials

Multiplying Polynomials

Special Products of
Polynomial

Solving Polynomials in
Factored Form
Chapter 8 Assessment
3rd MP Writing Prompt
3rd Quarterly
Chapter 9 Assessment

Factoring
Chapter 10 (cont)



Factoring ax  bx  c
Factoring Special Products
Factoring Using the
Distributive Property
2
ALGEBRA 1 EOC REVIEW
ALGEBRA 1 EOC
x 2  bx  c
Chapter 10 Assessment
Algebra 1 EOC
4th MP Writing Prompt
FINAL EXAM
Chapter 12

Pythagorean Theorem and
Its Converse

The Distance and Midpoint
Formula
Chapter 11

Ratio and Proportion

Direct and Inverse Variation

Simplifying Rational

Adding and Subtracting
Rational Expressions

Dividing Polynomials

Rational Equations and
Functions
Chapter 12 Assessment
Chapter 11 Assessment
Revised May, 2011
BASED ON 2010 NJ CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARDS