Course
Title: Honors Algebra Grade: 8
Unit: Variables
and Equations
Month
Presented: September/October Unit Length (in weeks): 1.5-2
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Essential Question (s): What does
it mean to solve an equation? What does x
represent? What is a
domain? Why do different situations
require different domains? What is the
difference between a real-life solution and an algebraic solution? In what ways
is math considered a language? When is it
more efficient than words in expressing relationships? |
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Learning Objectives: Use order
of operations. Simplify
and evaluate expressions involving grouping symbols and absolute value. Solve
equations given a domain. Translate
word phrases and sentences into algebraic expressions and equations. Translate
word problems into algebraic equations. Interpret
and use the number line, and the ideas of opposites and absolute value. |
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Skills: Simplify
expressions and evaluate algebraic expressions. Read and
interpret word problems. |
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Instructional Strategies & Activities: Note
taking. Guided
exploration. Competitive
Review Games. |
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Materials Utilized: Textbook. Teacher generated notes and homework
worksheets. |
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Assessment Strategies:
Discussion/Daily class performance.
Openers/Warm-Ups. Daily
homework/Error analysis. Tests and
quizzes. Reflection
and Self-Assessment |