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Amanda Hathaway
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Amanda Hathaway
Algebra I
101 Lessons
William J. Ostiguy
Boston, MA
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Algebra I
(7 Units, 101 Lessons)
Unit 6 - Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences(10 Lessons)
Unit 1 - Introduction to Algebra: Focus on Problem Solving(14 Lessons)
Unit 2 - Multiple Representations: Situations, Tables, Graphs, and Equations(17 Lessons)
Unit 3 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities(17 Lessons)
Unit 4 - Quadratics!(18 Lessons)
Unit 5 - Data and Statistics(14 Lessons)
Unit 6 - Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences(10 Lessons)
Unit 7 - Functions(11 Lessons)

Exploring an Arithmetic Sequence - Dots
Algebra I
» Unit:
Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Big Idea:How many dots at 100 minutes? Students explore their first arithmetic sequence and learn how to represent it in multiple ways including using recursive and explicit functions.
Standards
13 Resources
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13 Resources
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Exploring a Geometric Sequence - Different Dots
Algebra I
» Unit:
Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Big Idea:Doubling Dots: Students explore a geometric sequence and try to show its growth using multiple representations.
Standards
16 Resources
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16 Resources
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Push Ups - Practice with an Arithmetic Sequence
Algebra I
» Unit:
Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Big Idea:Scott is getting buff! How many push ups will he do on day n? Students explore an arithmetic sequence and solidify their understanding of how to represent it.
Standards
13 Resources
1 Favorite
13 Resources
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Chain Emails - Practice with a Geometric Sequence
Algebra I
» Unit:
Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Big Idea:How many people can a chain e-mail spread to? Students practice representing a geometric sequence based on the spread of a chain email.
Standards
14 Resources
1 Favorite
14 Resources
1 Favorite

Decreasing Arithmetic Sequences
Algebra I
» Unit:
Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Big Idea:What if the constant difference in the table is negative? Students explore and compare increasing and decreasing arithmetic sequences.
Standards
15 Resources
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15 Resources
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Decreasing Geometric Sequences
Algebra I
» Unit:
Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Big Idea:What happens when you give away 60% of your candy stash? Students explore what happens when a geometric sequence has a constant ratio between 0 and 1.
Standards
14 Resources
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14 Resources
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Arithmetic Means
Algebra I
» Unit:
Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Big Idea:What number can I add to make this sequence work? Students find the missing terms in arithmetic sequences. They generalize their work to write equations for arithmetic means.
Standards
13 Resources
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13 Resources
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Geometric Means
Algebra I
» Unit:
Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Big Idea:A geometric sequence puzzle! What number(s) can I repeatedly multiply by to make this geometric sequence work?
Standards
13 Resources
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13 Resources
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Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences: Putting It All Together
Algebra I
» Unit:
Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Big Idea:Putting the pieces of the puzzle together. Students work in small groups to show what they have learned about geometric and arithmetic sequences.
Standards
11 Resources
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11 Resources
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Sequences Assessment
Algebra I
» Unit:
Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences

Big Idea:Show what you know! Students complete an assessment for arithmetic and geometric sequences.
Standards
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9 Resources
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