Transitional Algebra
Detailed Course Description
This class will give students the opportunity to master skills needed to be successful in Algebra I. The course will be standards based
to create a strong foundation of algebra skills and will include assignments with a balance of procedural fluency, conceptual
understanding, and application problems. The topics will include the study of expressions and how to simplify them using the
properties of real numbers which will lead into creating and solving equations including linear equations. The course will also
investigate proportional reasoning. Students with a 232 and lower on the math MAP Assessment will be placed in this course which
is specifically designed to build skills needed to be successful in Algebra 1.
Unit 1 : Distributive Property/Equivalence/Expressions
Unit Description: In this unit you will write expressions representing patterns and sentences and you
will study several ways to simplify expressions using the properties of real numbers. You will model
and solve problems involving order of operations and the distributive property.
Essential Questions: Standards: Major Assignments:
Math Design Collaborative
How are the properties of CCSS.Math.Content.7.EE.A.1 Apply properties of (MDC) “Laws of Arithmetic”
real numbers useful when operations as strategies to add, subtract, factor, and Formative Assessment
simplifying expressions? expand linear expressions with rational coefficients. Lesson
MDC “Interpreting
CCSS.Math.Content.8.EE.A.1 Know and apply the
Why is it important to properties of integer exponents to generate Algebraic Expressions”
equivalent numerical expressions. For example, Formative Assessment
understand the procedures 3 × 3 = 3 = 1/3 = 1/27.
2 –5 –3 3
Lesson
for working with different CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-SSE.A.1 Interpret
ACT Practice
kinds of numbers? expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its
context.★ Summative Assessment
o CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-SSE.A.1a
Interpret parts of an expression, such
as terms, factors, and coefficients.
o CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-SSE.A.1b
Interpret complicated expressions by
viewing one or more of their parts as
a single entity. For example, interpret
Detailed Course Description
This class will give students the opportunity to master skills needed to be successful in Algebra I. The course will be standards based
to create a strong foundation of algebra skills and will include assignments with a balance of procedural fluency, conceptual
understanding, and application problems. The topics will include the study of expressions and how to simplify them using the
properties of real numbers which will lead into creating and solving equations including linear equations. The course will also
investigate proportional reasoning. Students with a 232 and lower on the math MAP Assessment will be placed in this course which
is specifically designed to build skills needed to be successful in Algebra 1.
Unit 1 : Distributive Property/Equivalence/Expressions
Unit Description: In this unit you will write expressions representing patterns and sentences and you
will study several ways to simplify expressions using the properties of real numbers. You will model
and solve problems involving order of operations and the distributive property.
Essential Questions: Standards: Major Assignments:
Math Design Collaborative
How are the properties of CCSS.Math.Content.7.EE.A.1 Apply properties of (MDC) “Laws of Arithmetic”
real numbers useful when operations as strategies to add, subtract, factor, and Formative Assessment
simplifying expressions? expand linear expressions with rational coefficients. Lesson
MDC “Interpreting
CCSS.Math.Content.8.EE.A.1 Know and apply the
Why is it important to properties of integer exponents to generate Algebraic Expressions”
equivalent numerical expressions. For example, Formative Assessment
understand the procedures 3 × 3 = 3 = 1/3 = 1/27.
2 –5 –3 3
Lesson
for working with different CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-SSE.A.1 Interpret
ACT Practice
kinds of numbers? expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its
context.★ Summative Assessment
o CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-SSE.A.1a
Interpret parts of an expression, such
as terms, factors, and coefficients.
o CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-SSE.A.1b
Interpret complicated expressions by
viewing one or more of their parts as
a single entity. For example, interpret
