Algebra I
82 Lessons
Collins Middle
Salem, MA
Urban Environment
Algebra I
(8 Units, 82 Lessons)
Unit 1 - Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions(10 Lessons)
Welcome to Algebra I!Algebra I » Unit:Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
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Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Big Idea:The camera is zoomed way out to capture "the Grand Canyon" in this lesson: students are introduced to each other, the teacher, and to the exciting opportunities that await in Algebra I!
Pre-Assessment of SkillsAlgebra I » Unit:Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
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Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Big Idea:Students complete a unit pre-assessment aligned to assess preparation for the study of Algebra I. The assessment data will be used to differentiate and enrich the the curriculum!
Visualizing the Standards for Mathematical PracticeAlgebra I » Unit:Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
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Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Big Idea:Students create elaborate visualizations of Mathematical Practices in this Collaborative and Engaging Activity!
BFFs: Domain and Range of FunctionsAlgebra I » Unit:Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
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Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Big Idea:Situations that are relevant to students' lives are modeled as students engage in learning about the domain and range of a function.
The World's Language: Function Notation Algebra I » Unit:Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
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Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Big Idea:Students learn about function notation by employing their knowledge in a variety of different contexts.
Comparing Sequences by Form and by Pattern of ChangeAlgebra I » Unit:Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
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Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Big Idea:Students explore the Fibonacci sequence and other sequences to further their understanding of functions!
Which Came First the Chicken or the Egg? Inverse FunctionsAlgebra I » Unit:Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
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Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Big Idea:Students construct their own understanding of inverse functions through an exploratory function sort!
Functions in Everyday Situations: A MAP Project ChallengeAlgebra I » Unit:Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
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Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Big Idea:A Classroom Activity challenges students to match various representations of functions to everyday situations!
Sorting FunctionsAlgebra I » Unit:Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
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Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Big Idea:Students deepen their understanding through a sorting and matching task.
What's Your Function?Algebra I » Unit:Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Algebra I
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Thinking Like a Mathematician: Modeling with Functions
Big Idea:Students create their own functions to model a situation relevant to their lives in this paired collaborative performance task!
