Teacher: Faye Smith
Week: 1-3, Aug 13-26, 2014
Week 3-5, Aug. 27- Sept. 09, 2014
Course: Algebra
Unit 1 Part 1: Number Patterns , Subsets & Properties of Real Numbers
Unit 1 Part 2: Inequalities & Absolute Value
Essential Questions: How can you represent patterns from everyday life by using tables, expressions & graphs? How can you write & solve equations and
inequalities?
Standards & Mathematical Practices: MP 2, 4, 6; N-Q.A.1, N-Q.A.2, A-SSE.A.1(a&b), F-BF.A.2, A-REI.A.1,A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1,
A-CED.A.4
Learning Target
W
8/13
TH
8/14
F
8/15
Welcome
to Algebra
MP 2 & 4; F.LE.1.
A.CE.1, A.SSE.1a;BF.A.2
 I can model
mathematics with
multiple representations
 I can identify linear vs.
non-linear data.
 I can make predictions
based on patterns.
MP 2 & 4; F.LE.1.
A.CE.1, A.SSE.1a;BF.A.2
 I can create equations
in one variable & use
them to solve problems
 I can identify linear vs.
non-linear data.
 I can interpret the parts
of an expression
Activity
Assessment
Homework
Materials/
Technology/Vocabulary
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Return Signed Parent
Letter by Friday
 Syllabus
 Worksheets
 Graphing calculators
 Exploring Patterns with table groups
 Block Pattern Activity
 Multiple Mathematical
Representations Gallery Walk
 Group
Observation/Participation
 Graphs created from patterns
Building Patterns
 Graphing
Calculators
 Pattern blocks
 Activity cards
 Chart Paper
 Pass out Springboard texts
 Getting Ready Unit 1
Act 1 Investigating Patterns
 Think/Pair/Share SB, Activity 1
 Pattern Activity
 Discuss Unit Project: Show Me the
Money
 Group
Observation/Participation
 Springboard Act. 1 Practice
Have a wonderful
weekend!
 Springboard Book
 Notebook
 Large Group
Whiteboards
Classroom Management Plan
Syllabus/Expectations
Table Introduction “Countdown”
Establish Group Norms
Handshake problem
Algebra Project
Show Me the Money
DUE FRI., Oct. 31
Vocabulary: variable;
expression, constant
difference
Learning Target
Activity
Assessment
Homework
Materials/
Technology/Vocabulary
M
8/18
MP 6,N.RN.3
 I can explain why the
sum or product of 2
rational #s is rational;
that the sum of a
rational # and an
irrational# is irrational;
& that the product or a
nonzero rational # and
an irrational # is
irrational.
 I can identify & use
properties of real
numbers to write
equivalent expressions
Entrance Slip—Number sort
“Unpack” Embedded Assess 1
Real Numbers & Properties
 Video: Making Repeating Decimals
into Ratios (Fractions)
 Real Number Organizer
 Property Posters
 Number Sort
 Property Posters
Conversion Wkst
for Repeating
Decimals
Property Match
Sheet
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T
8/19
A-REI.A1, A-REI.B.3
 I can solve simple
rational equations in 1
variable
 I can identify & use
properties of real
numbers to write
equivalent expressions
Entrance slip—Which is the bigger set:
rational or irrational #s? Defend.
Act 2-1 Solving 1 Variable Equations
 Whole Group: SB, p. 15-18
 Partners: puzzle
 Group
Observation/Participation
 1-Variable Puzzle
1-Variable Puzzle
 Entrance slip
 Springboard text
 Whiteboards
W
8/20
A-REI.1, A.REI.2
 I can rational equations
in 1 variable
 I can explain each step
in solving 1 variable
equations
Entrance slip—Order of Operations
 Review Assignment -Self Check
Lessons 2-2, 2-3 Solving More
Complex 1-Variable Equations
 Whole Group: SB p. 19-24
 Group
Observation/Participation
 Springboard text
Practice p. 21 & 24
 Entrance slip
 Springboard text
 Property Matching
Wkst
TH
8/21
A-REI.1, A.REI.2; I can
rational equations in 1
variable
 I can explain each step
in solving 1 variable
equations
Entrance slip—Order Steps of Equation
 Review Assignment -Self Check
Lessons 2-4, Equations with
No/Infinite Solutions
 Whole Group, p. 25-26, #1-10
 Whiteboards for Practice, p. 27
 Work from Matching Game
BLM 1: Number Cards
 Whiteboards
 Real # Study Guide
Vocabulary:
Natural, whole, integer,
rational, irrational, real
numbers
Commutative,
associative, identity,
inverse & distributive
properties, Closure
property, reflexive,
symmetric, and
transitive properties
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Entrance slip
Springboard text
Whiteboards
Match Game
F
8/22
A-CED.A.4
 I can rearrange
formulas to highlight a
value of interest
Entrance slip—Create spec. cases
Lesson 2-5 Literal Equations
 Whole Group: SB p. 28-30
 Literal equation practice—Laying
the Foundation
 Show Me the Money Project:
--record price of stock choices
Have a great
weekend!
Stock Project
Complete Day 1
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Entrance slip
Springboard text
LTF worksheet
Yahoomoney.com
Stock packets
Stock Project
M
8/25
T
8/26
W
8/27
N-Q.A.1, N-Q.A.2, ASSE.A.1(a&b), F-BF.A.2,
A-REI.A.1,A-REI.B.3; ACED.A.1, A-CED.A.4
 I can demonstrate
mastery of describing
simple number patterns
 I can demonstrate
mastery to create, solve
& justify steps for 1variable linear
equations
A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1,
A-CED.A.4
 I can solve 1-variable
inequalities
 I can determine a rule
for multiplying
inequalities
Warm Ups Week 1, Day 1
Review of Unit 1 Act.1 & 2
 Embedded Assessment 1
 Review Activity 1 & 2 concepts
with Board game & Practice, p. 3132
 Board Game problems
 Ask NOW!
 Unit 1 Part 1
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
10 multiple choice
5 short answer; 1 Open Response
Return & Review Part 1 Assessment
Warm Ups Week 1, Day 2
“Unpack” Embedded Assess #2
3.1 Writing & Solving Simple
Inequalities
 Activity 3, Solving Inequalities
 Graphing Inequality Conventions
 Discovery Activity for Operations
& Direction of Inequality Signs
 Summative Assessment
 Discovering Rules
 Lesson Practice 3-1
 Springboard text
 Game boards
Unit 1 Part 1 Test
Test Corrections
Kudo inequality
worksheet
 Warm Up
 Springboard text
 Discovering
Inequalities Activity
 Kudo inequality sheet
Vocab:
Multiplication Prop for
Inequalities
TH
8/28
A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1,
A-CED.A.4
 I can create & solve 1variable inequalities
Warm Ups Week 1, Day 3
Review Assignment
3.2 Applying Inequalities to Real Life
 Think-Pair-Share, SB #1-9
 Write math, #10-12
 Whiteboard: Graphs of Try These A
 SB text
 Whiteboards
F
8/29
A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1,
A-CED.A.4
 I can graph & solve 1variable compound
inequalities
Warm Ups Week 1, CHECK
3.3 Solving Compound Inequalities
 Note taking—Activity 3-3, p. 43
 Whiteboards Try These A, B, C
 Try These A, B, C
Collect data for Stock Project
STUDY!
Unit 1, Part 1
Practice 1 & 2
Check to be sure
there are NO
missing assignments
Lesson Practice 3-2
#16-25
Have a relaxing
3-day weekend!
Yippee!
 Warm Up
 Springboard text
 Whiteboards
 Kudo inequality sheet
Vocab:
Continuous data, discrete
data
 Warm Up CHECK
 Springboard text
 Graphic Organizer
 Stock Project Packet
Vocab: Conjunction,
disjunction
M
9/01
NO SCHOOL
LABOR DAY
HOLIDAY
Warm Ups Week 2, Day 1
4.1 Solving Absolute Value Equations
 Whole group: Activity 4
 Think, Pair, Share: Lesson 4-1
 Whiteboards, Practice #14-22
 Table Talk: #23
Warm Ups Week 2, Day 2
Review Assignment
4.2 Solving Absolute Value
Inequalities
 Whole group: Lesson 4-2
 Whiteboards, Try These
 Think, Pair, Share: Prc 4-2, p.59-60
 Whiteboards
Practice, p. 59, #117 odd #s
 Warm Up
 Springboard text
 Whiteboards
 Practice Problems
Lesson Practice, p.
58 , #13-23
 Warm Up
 Springboard text
 Pizzazz Absolute
Value Worksheet
A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1,
A-CED.A.4
 I can demonstrate
mastery of solving 1variable inequalities
 I can demonstrate
mastery to create, graph
& solve absolute value
equations and
inequalities
Warm Ups Week 2, Day 3
Review of Unit 1 Act.3 & 4
 Embedded Assessment 2
 Review Activity 3 & 4 concepts
with Board game & Practice, p. 4748, and 59-60
 Board Game problems
STUDY!
Unit 1, Part 2
Practice 3 & 4
Check to be sure
there are NO
missing assignments
 Warm Up
 Springboard text
 Game boards
 Ask NOW!
 Unit 1 Part 2
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
10 multiple choice
5 short answer; 1 Open Response
 Summative Assessment
Unit 1 Part 2 Test
N-Q.A.1, N-Q.A.2, ASSE.A.1(a&b), F-BF.A.2,
A-REI.A.1,A-REI.B.3; ACED.A.1, A-CED.A.4
 I can demonstrate
mastery of solving 1variable equations, &
inequalities
 I can demonstrate
mastery to create, graph
& solve absolute value
equations and
inequalities
Return & Review Part 2 Assessment
Warm Ups Week 2, Day 4
Table Groups: Stump Your Classmates
Review Game
 Review Game Questions
 Review Game Problems
Record Stock
values on project
sheet
See you at the
DANCE!
Test Corrections
T
9/02
A-CED.A.1
 I can graph & solve
absolute value
equations
W
9/03
A-CED.A.1
 I can graph & solve
absolute value
inequalities
TH
9/04
F
9/05
M
9/08
T
9/09
UNIT 1 Equations & Inequalities
ASSESSMENT
20 Multiple Choice
STUDY FOR
UNIT 1
ASSESSMENT
 Springboard text
 Gameboards
Springboard Unit 1
Multiple Choice
Assessment