Mathematics Curriculum Guide

Patterns, Relations and Functions

Algebra

In the Area of: Patterns, Relations, & Functions

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  Identify, give examples, develop variables.

 

Create variables to solve problem. Develop variables and equations for sale of tickets to first play of the season (adults, children, seniors all different prices).

 

Report, tabulation total sales. Develop budget plan, variables, equations for class trip.

 

 

Algebra

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  Identify, describe, generate patterns using variables.

 

 

Recognize and describe patterns in daily attendance. Track daily attendance by sex, grade, etc. Generate patterns.   Compare patterns and predictions to actual attendance.

 

 

Algebra

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  Define, solve, use literal and equivalent equations.

 

Solve literal and equivalent equations.

 

Teams generate variables and equations to generate solutions.

 

Compare actual results and team equations.

 

   

Algebra

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  Model, solve real problem situations using equations in one variable. Plan remodeling home project. Students plan options and cost to remodel on a fixed budget.

 

Final remodeling plan and budget. Students do actual plan for their room. - Algebra, Chicago 2nd Edition.

- Chapter 2 Test, Form D.

Algebra

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  Model, apply real world situations involving polynomial and exponential functions. - Exponent Bingo.

- Can't Wait to Evaluate.

- Use sample population and game to see result of exponential graph.

- Evaluate exponents and their values.

- Play game - each student box, pennies/objects, each round roll dice to see how many reproduce. Graph growth.

Test will assess knowledge.

 

-Assemble Game materials and play the gameswith teacher as leader and in groups of four.

-Prior to game, predict graph.

 

-The Middle School Mathematician, pp. 33, 47-49.

Algebra

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  Demonstrate algebraic transformations using theories of equations.

 

         

Algebra

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  Use, identify, solve, factor, multiply problems using polynomial expressions and equations. Chemistry: Explain Periodic Table; give examples of calculating atomic weight of compound using multi-variable equations.

 

 

Recognize real world uses of equations and variables.

 

Will research at least three other compounds and calculate their atomic weight. Use Periodic Table to find atomic weight of elements; set up equation to determine compound's atomic weight.

 

 

Algebra

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  Use spreadsheets to assist in recognition of patterns and number sequences. Create and use spreadsheet to write business plan for T-shirt business. Design spreadsheet to show class flow on T-shirt business.

 

Evaluate spreadsheet to determine if it is accurate and provide need information.

 

Do, "what if," analysis on product mix. - Algebra, Chicago 2nd Edition.

- Chapter 4 Test, Form D.

 

Algebra

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  Compute, develop, extend relationships between graphs and various functions using a graphing calculator.

 

Determine patterns for relationship of function and graph. Using calculator, graph range of functions. Compare function to graph. Develop conclusions.

 

     

Algebra

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  Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between function intercepts and zero(s). -Zero Game: Provide decks of cards to each student. Rules.

-Show video on polynomials which illustrates zeros.

 

-Recognize role of zero as an intercept value.

-View video on polynomials.

 

Test will assess knowledge. Will play both single and double player version of game.

 

 

Algebra

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  Represent real situations using variables in expressions, equalities, and inequalities.

 

Sketch and interpret graphs arising from situations presented verbally and pictorially. Set of realistic situations that students can sketch and identify functions.

 

 

  Students create original situations which they can sketch and model.

 

 

-Language of Functions - Shell Center of Math Education.

Algebra

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  Demonstrate understanding of relationship between linear functions and their inverse.

 

Recognize relationship of linear function and its inverse. Students create cards of function and inverse function. Play Memory card game.

 

 

     

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