Course
Title: Honors Algebra Grade: 8
Unit: Linear
Functions
Month
Presented: January Unit Length (in weeks): 3___
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Essential Question (s): What is slope? What are other terms which describe slope? Can I apply and use slope? How can I recognize a linear equation? What are the different forms of linear
equations? When is
each most useful? |
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Learning Objectives: Graph
linear equations by plotting points and applying slope-intercept method. Calculate
slope of a line give a graph, data points, or an equation. Distinguish
between linear and non-linear equations. Write
equations of lines given various data. Determine algebraically
whether pairs of lines are parallel or perpendicular. Identify
and analyze horizontal and vertical lines in terms of equation and slope. Graph,
analyze and interpret word problems with respect to slope and
y-intercept. |
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Skills: Identify
the elements of the coordinate plane and plot ordered pairs. Evaluate
and apply formulas. Understand
division involving zero. Solve
literal equations. |
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Instructional Strategies & Activities: Note
taking. Guided
exploration. Cooperative
learning/group work. Competitive
Review Games. |
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Materials Utilized: Textbook. Teacher
generated notes and homework worksheets. Graphing calculator, Calculator Based
Laboratories – with motion detector.
Rulers/Graph paper. |
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Assessment Strategies:
Discussion/Daily class performance.
Openers/Warm-Ups. Daily
homework/Error analysis. Tests and
quizzes. Reflection
and Self-Assessment |