Algebra+I+Essential+Learnings

= = Essential Learnings and Indicators of Success Math Middle School Algebra

== **EL 1** Students will simplify expressions and solve equations using various techniques. == == **EL 2** Students will analyze and interpret graphs using various techniques. ==
 * 1) Order of Operations
 * 2) Distributive Property
 * 3) Exponents
 * 4) Like Terms
 * 5) Radicals
 * 6) Area and Perimeter
 * 7) Percents
 * 1) Interpret Slopes
 * 2) Slope-Intercept Form
 * 3) Point-Slope Form
 * 4) Standard Form
 * 5) x-intercepts and y-intercepts
 * 6) Build a catalog of parent functions
 * 7) Find the equation of a line
 * 8) Function notation
 * 9) Motion problems
 * 10) Finance problems: "break even"

== **EL 3** Students will analyze, set up, and solve problems and will interpret results. ==
 * 1) Linear equations and inequalities
 * 2) Quadratics (distributing, factoring, formulas, and graphs)
 * 3) dimensional analysis
 * 4) ratios and proportions

== **EL 4** Students will apply probability theory and utilize statistics to predict outcomes of mathematical and scientific events. == > == **EL 5** Students will use appropriate technology and mathematical tools to collect information for problem solving. ==
 * 1) Scatter Plots
 * 2) Prediction Models (Line of Best Fit)
 * 3) Statistical Methods (mean, median, and mode)
 * 4) Counting Techniques (permutations and combinations)
 * 5) Percents
 * 1) Rulers
 * 2) Calculators
 * 3) Protractors
 * 4) Spreadsheets