About this class
In Common Core Mathematics, Algebra 1, students encounter a more ambitious version using Modules. These modules 1-4 deepen and extend students understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Students also engage in methods for analyzing, solving and using quadratic functions. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course module and, together with the content standards prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. This course is designed to teach students how to solve problems that involve variables and work with rational numbers. Students learn the basic structure of the real number system and recognize techniques for solving equations and inequalities, graphing, operations with polynomial expressions/equations, techniques of factoring, systems of equations and quadratic equations. The course also includes reinforcement of computational skills with extensions to problem-solving techniques. Evaluation of knowledge will include presentations, projects, lesson(s)/exits-homework, and mid- end of module assessments. Depth of Knowledge (DOK) will cover all 4 levels: recall, skill/concept, strategic thinking and extended thinking to describe, explain, and interpret. For more information about the class please read though the class syllabus.
Course Mathematical Power Standards
The standards addressed in this course are taken from the CCSS list of Mathematics Content Standards. For more information about which standards are addressed, see below, or visit commoncore.org or corestandards.org. Upon completion of this course students will demonstrate proficiency in:
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
4. Model with mathematics.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
6. Attend to precision.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
8. Look and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
4. Model with mathematics.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
6. Attend to precision.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
8. Look and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Study Tips and Hints for Success
Khan Academy
If you are having trouble understanding the material or need a refresher on other materials in this course you can visit Khan Academy. There, you will find video tutorials that give a step-by-step instruction on what to do followed by practice problems that are generated in the website. These videos and lessons range from Pre-Algebra to College-Level Mathematics. Please note that this website is to be used as a resource to practice from at home as some of the videos are dated before Common Core was adopted by New Mexico.
eMath Instruction
eMath Instruction is a website which offers free worksheets to print at home for extra practice. Just like Eureka Math, eMath Instruction is aligned to the standards of Common Core, On the website you can navigate to the Algebra 1 section (or other sections if you choose to do so) and find Units and lessons within those units. Each lesson is accompanied with a video that will serve as a guide to each worksheet. Please note that even though is curriculum is aligned with the standards of Common Core it is not the official curriculum given by Rio Rancho High School. This is to be used as a resource for extra practice and guidance at home.