Lincoln-Way Community High School
Mathematics Department – Algebra 1

Unit 1 - THE LANGUAGE OF ALGEBRA
Enduring Understanding: Algebra is a benchmark of problem solving, which is a part of society’s everyday life.
Essential Questions: What is the function/role of a variable in mathematics? What is the process in solving a problem? How can a real world problem be translated into a mathematical model? How do you know if you have a mastery of the fundamental operations of the rational number system? How/where is the language used in union versus intersection? How does the context for a problem provide meaning?
Target Goals: The student will be able to use the order of operations to successfully simplify both algebraic and numeric expressions over the rational numbers. The student will understand the translation between verbal and numeric/algebraic expressions. A student will develop a basic understanding of absolute value, square roots, sequences, and the proper use of formulas in the real number system. The student will be able to use set notation including union and intersection.	Assessment: Check homework daily for understanding. Quizzes Unit Test
Activities: Matho/Bingo Mind Maps of concepts Lecture/Notes/Daily Assignments
State Goals: 6.A.4       7.A.4b       8.A.4b       8.B.4b

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