Teacher: Faye Smith
Week: 1-3, Aug 13-26, 2014
Week 3-5, Aug. 27- Sept. 09, 2014 / Course: Algebra
Unit 1 Part 1: Number Patterns , Subsets & Properties of Real Numbers
Unit 1 Part 2: Inequalities & Absolute Value

Essential Questions: How can you represent patterns from everyday life by using tables, expressions & graphs? How can you write & solve equations and inequalities?

Standards & Mathematical Practices: MP 2, 4, 6; N-Q.A.1, N-Q.A.2, A-SSE.A.1(a&b), F-BF.A.2, A-REI.A.1,A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1, A-CED.A.4

Learning Target / Activity / Assessment / Homework / Materials/
Technology/Vocabulary
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8/13 / Welcome to Algebra
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  • Classroom Management Plan
  • Syllabus/Expectations
  • Table Introduction “Countdown”
  • Establish Group Norms
  • Handshake problem
/  None / Return Signed Parent Letter by Friday /  Syllabus
 Worksheets
 Graphing calculators
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8/14 / MP 2 & 4; F.LE.1. A.CE.1, A.SSE.1a;BF.A.2
 I can model mathematics with multiple representations
 I can identify linear vs. non-linear data.
 I can make predictions based on patterns. /  Exploring Patterns with table groups
 Block Pattern Activity
 Multiple Mathematical Representations Gallery Walk /  Group Observation/Participation
 Graphs created from patterns / Building Patterns /  Graphing Calculators
 Pattern blocks
 Activity cards
 Chart Paper
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8/15 / MP 2 & 4; F.LE.1. A.CE.1, A.SSE.1a;BF.A.2
 I can create equations in one variable & use them to solve problems
 I can identify linear vs. non-linear data.
 I can interpret the parts of an expression /  Pass out Springboard texts
 Getting Ready Unit 1
Act 1 Investigating Patterns
 Think/Pair/Share SB, Activity 1
 Pattern Activity
 Discuss Unit Project: Show Me the Money /  Group Observation/Participation
 Springboard Act. 1 Practice / Have a wonderful weekend!
Algebra Project
Show Me the Money
DUE FRI., Oct. 31 /  Springboard Book
 Notebook
 Large Group Whiteboards
Vocabulary: variable; expression, constant difference
Learning Target / Activity / Assessment / Homework / Materials/
Technology/Vocabulary
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8/18 / MP 6,N.RN.3
 I can explain why the sum or product of 2 rational #s is rational; that the sum of a rational # and an irrational# is irrational; & that the product or a nonzero rational # and an irrational # is irrational.
 I can identify & use properties of real numbers to write equivalent expressions / Entrance Slip—Number sort
“Unpack” Embedded Assess 1
Real Numbers & Properties
 Video: Making Repeating Decimals into Ratios (Fractions)
 Real Number Organizer
 Property Posters /  Number Sort
 Property Posters / Conversion Wkst for Repeating Decimals
Property Match Sheet /  BLM 1: Number Cards
 Whiteboards
 Real # Study Guide
Vocabulary:
Natural, whole, integer, rational, irrational, real numbers
Commutative, associative, identity, inverse & distributive properties, Closure property, reflexive, symmetric, and transitive properties
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8/19 / A-REI.A1, A-REI.B.3
 I can solve simple rational equations in 1 variable
 I can identify & use properties of real numbers to write equivalent expressions / Entrance slip—Which is the bigger set: rational or irrational #s? Defend.
Act 2-1 Solving 1 Variable Equations
 Whole Group: SB, p. 15-18
 Partners: puzzle /  Group Observation/Participation
 1-Variable Puzzle / 1-Variable Puzzle /  Entrance slip
 Springboard text
 Whiteboards
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8/20 / A-REI.1, A.REI.2
 I can rational equations in 1 variable
 I can explain each step in solving 1 variable equations / Entrance slip—Order of Operations
 Review Assignment -Self Check
Lessons 2-2, 2-3 Solving More Complex 1-Variable Equations
 Whole Group: SB p. 19-24 /  Group Observation/Participation
 Springboard text / Practice p. 21 & 24 /  Entrance slip
 Springboard text
 Property Matching Wkst
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8/21 / A-REI.1, A.REI.2; I can rational equations in 1 variable
 I can explain each step in solving 1 variable equations / Entrance slip—Order Steps of Equation
 Review Assignment -Self Check
Lessons 2-4, Equations with No/Infinite Solutions
 Whole Group, p. 25-26, #1-10
 Whiteboards for Practice, p. 27 /  Work from Matching Game /  Entrance slip
 Springboard text
 Whiteboards
 Match Game
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8/22 / A-CED.A.4
 I can rearrange formulas to highlight a value of interest / Entrance slip—Create spec. cases
Lesson 2-5 Literal Equations
 Whole Group: SB p. 28-30
 Literal equation practice—Laying the Foundation
Stock Project /  Show Me the Money Project:
--record price of stock choices / Have a great weekend!
Stock Project
Complete Day 1 /  Entrance slip
 Springboard text
 LTF worksheet
 Yahoomoney.com
 Stock packets
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8/25 / N-Q.A.1, N-Q.A.2, A-SSE.A.1(a&b), F-BF.A.2, A-REI.A.1,A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1, A-CED.A.4
 I can demonstrate mastery of describing simple number patterns
 I can demonstrate mastery to create, solve & justify steps for 1-variable linear equations / Warm Ups Week 1, Day 1
Review of Unit 1 Act.1 & 2
 Embedded Assessment 1
 Review Activity 1 & 2 concepts with Board game & Practice, p. 31-32 /  Board Game problems / STUDY!
Unit 1, Part 1
Practice 1 & 2
Check to be sure there are NO missing assignments /  Springboard text
 Game boards
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8/26 /  Ask NOW!
 Unit 1 Part 1
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
10 multiple choice
5 short answer; 1 Open Response /  Summative Assessment / Unit 1 Part 1 Test
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8/27 / A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1, A-CED.A.4
 I can solve 1-variable inequalities
 I can determine a rule for multiplying inequalities / Return & Review Part 1 Assessment
Warm Ups Week 1, Day 2
“Unpack” Embedded Assess #2
3.1 Writing & Solving Simple Inequalities
 Activity 3, Solving Inequalities
 Graphing Inequality Conventions
 Discovery Activity for Operations & Direction of Inequality Signs /  Discovering Rules
 Lesson Practice 3-1 / Test Corrections
Kudo inequality worksheet /  Warm Up
 Springboard text
 Discovering Inequalities Activity
 Kudo inequality sheet
Vocab:
Multiplication Prop for Inequalities
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8/28 / A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1, A-CED.A.4
 I can create & solve 1-variable inequalities / Warm Ups Week 1, Day 3
Review Assignment
3.2 Applying Inequalities to Real Life
 Think-Pair-Share, SB #1-9
 Write math, #10-12
 Whiteboard: Graphs of Try These A /  SB text
 Whiteboards / Lesson Practice 3-2
#16-25 /  Warm Up
 Springboard text
 Whiteboards
 Kudo inequality sheet
Vocab:
Continuous data, discrete data
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8/29 / A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1, A-CED.A.4
 I can graph & solve 1-variable compound inequalities / Warm Ups Week 1, CHECK
3.3 Solving Compound Inequalities
 Note taking—Activity 3-3, p. 43
 Whiteboards Try These A, B, C
Collect data for Stock Project /  Try These A, B, C / Have a relaxing 3-day weekend!
Yippee! /  Warm Up CHECK
 Springboard text
 Graphic Organizer
 Stock Project Packet
Vocab: Conjunction, disjunction
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9/01 / NO SCHOOL
LABOR DAY
HOLIDAY
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9/02 / A-CED.A.1
 I can graph & solve absolute value equations / Warm Ups Week 2, Day 1
4.1 Solving Absolute Value Equations
 Whole group: Activity 4
 Think, Pair, Share: Lesson 4-1
 Whiteboards, Practice #14-22
 Table Talk: #23 /  Whiteboards / Practice, p. 59, #1-17 odd #s /  Warm Up
 Springboard text
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9/03 / A-CED.A.1
 I can graph & solve absolute value inequalities / Warm Ups Week 2, Day 2
Review Assignment
4.2 Solving Absolute Value Inequalities
 Whole group: Lesson 4-2
 Whiteboards, Try These
 Think, Pair, Share: Prc 4-2, p.59-60 /  Whiteboards
 Practice Problems / Lesson Practice, p. 58 , #13-23 /  Warm Up
 Springboard text
 Pizzazz Absolute Value Worksheet
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9/04 / A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1, A-CED.A.4
 I can demonstrate mastery of solving 1-variable inequalities
 I can demonstrate mastery to create, graph & solve absolute value equations and inequalities / Warm Ups Week 2, Day 3
Review of Unit 1 Act.3 & 4
 Embedded Assessment 2
 Review Activity 3 & 4 concepts with Board game & Practice, p. 47-48, and 59-60 /  Board Game problems / STUDY!
Unit 1, Part 2
Practice 3 & 4
Check to be sure there are NO missing assignments /  Warm Up
 Springboard text
 Game boards
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9/05 /  Ask NOW!
 Unit 1 Part 2
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
10 multiple choice
5 short answer; 1 Open Response /  Summative Assessment / Record Stock values on project sheet
See you at the DANCE! / Unit 1 Part 2 Test
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9/08 / N-Q.A.1, N-Q.A.2, A-SSE.A.1(a&b), F-BF.A.2, A-REI.A.1,A-REI.B.3; A-CED.A.1, A-CED.A.4
 I can demonstrate mastery of solving 1-variable equations, & inequalities
 I can demonstrate mastery to create, graph & solve absolute value equations and inequalities / Return & Review Part 2 Assessment
Warm Ups Week 2, Day 4
Table Groups: Stump Your Classmates
Review Game /  Review Game Questions
 Review Game Problems / Test Corrections
STUDY FOR
UNIT 1
ASSESSMENT /  Springboard text
 Gameboards
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9/09 / UNIT 1 Equations & Inequalities
ASSESSMENT
20 Multiple Choice / Springboard Unit 1 Multiple Choice Assessment