| Algebra I: 5th Six Weeks |
Jessica Brockway, Jenni Darlow,
Amber Blakley |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Introduction
of Polynomials; what is and what isn't? |
Properties of Polynomials(add,
subtract, simplify |
Multipying polynomials |
finish manipulating
polynomials - introduce quadratics (real world - motion) |
introduce quadratic function -
what the equation and graph look like |
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Interest knowledge/skills
checklist: a checklist of topics covered in the course |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Investigate
and predict the effects of changes in c on the graph y=ax^2+c |
Investigate and predict the
effects of changes in a on the graph y=ax^2+c |
different parts of the graph;
what they mean - QUIZ |
table and being able to make a
graph |
Solving equations:factoring |
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Memory Matrix: a
two-dimensional diagram to show relationships |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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more factoring |
completing
the square |
completing the square |
quadratic
equation |
quadratic equation:roots |
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Documented Problem Solving:
prompts students to keep track of the steps they take |
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Documented Problem Solving |
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Documented Problem Solving |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Choosing best method of
solving - how to decide |
QUIZ(solving
quadratics) - Properties of Parabola/real world applications |
Lenses / focus (computer
applet) |
extrapolating/realistic
domain |
Introduce project |
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Categorizing Grid: sorting
terms/problems into the correct categories on the grid |
Problem Recognition Tasks:
presents students with problems and students must identify type |
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Concept Map: diagram showing
connections students make between concepts |
Project Prospectus: a brief,
structured outline of the project |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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work on project |
work on project |
work on project |
Final Assessment
(Presentations) |
Final Assessment
(presentations) |
