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Extended Algebra – Algebra 1B

Welcome to concepts of Algebra.

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Below is the tentative schedule for topics in Algebra.  For more detail on each Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill, please look for Profile under Class Info.

January

     Polynomials

              Polynomial Arithmetic

                             Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

                             Multiplying Polynomials

                             Special Products of Polynomials

                             Division of Polynomials – Long vs Synthetic

              Factoring Polynomials

                             Factoring Second Degree Trinomials

                             Perfect Squares and Cubes of Binomials

                             Factoring Sum and Difference of Squares

February

     Graphing Quadratic Equations

              Parent Quadratic Function

              Transformations of Quadratic Function

              The Connection Between Transformations and Vertex Form

Attributes of Quadratic Function

Graphing Quadratic Equations Without Technology

Using Intercept Form of Quadratic Function

     Distinguish Between Linear, Exponential and Quadratic       

March

  Solving Quadratic Equations

              Solve by Graphing or Factoring

              Solve using Square Roots

              Solve using Completing the Square

              Solve using Quadratic Formula

April

     Review for STAAR by Categories

              Category 1:  Number and Algebraic Methods

              Category 2:  Describing and Graphing Linear Functions

              Category 2:  Describing and Graphing Equations

              Category 2:  Describing and Graphing Inequalities

              Category 3:  Writing and Solving Linear Functions

              Category 3:  Describing and Graphing Equations

              Category 3:  Describing and Graphing Inequalities

May

     Review for STAAR Examination

              Category 4:  Quadratic Equations

              Category 5:  Exponential Functions and Equations

EOC STAAR ALGEBRA 1 – May 6, 2020

     Preparation for Next Year

              Solving Systems of Linear Equations

                             By Graphing

                             By Substitution

                             By Elimination

              Radicals and Radical Exponents

              Factoring Quadratic Trinomials into Linear Factors

              Applying Quadratic Formula