Algebra Course Description This course follows the California standards for Algebra I. Most students in this course are 8th grade students. However, some 7th grade students who successfully complete Pre-Algebra in their 6th grade year are also placed in this course. All students who pass the San Jose Unified District Algebra Exit Exam can receive high school credit for this course, and will be able to proceed to the next higher math class in their freshman year in high school (typically Geometry).
This course introduces students to equations, inequalities, and polynomials. Students will also explore the coordinate plane, systems of equations in two variables, rational expressions, radicals, and quadratic equations. As students gain understanding of the subject matter, they will develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving.
Textbook
Holt, Algebra 1. | Workbook | 
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Algebra Course Content
Three benchmarks have been scheduled throughout the year. Each benchmark is designed to be completed in two class periods and will emphasize all of the content standards for Algebra 1 -- the same length and time as the spring California State Tests (CSTs). It is expected that most students will miss some of the problems that have not been covered in class prior to the benchmark, but students should be able to do progressively better as we approach the final benchmark and the spring California State Tests (CSTs).
The "End of Unit" test for each unit will be included as part of the students' grade. The benchmarks will only be counted as classwork, and will therefore not be a significant contribution to the overall student grade.
Dates
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| Unit #1: Algebraic Thinking
| | 08/22/2011 - 08/23/2011 | Benchmark #1: Baseline. |
| Unit #2: Linear Equations
| 11/17/2011 - 11/18/2011
| Benchmark #2
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| Unit #3: Linear Systems
| 12/14/2011 - 12/16/2011
| Fall Semester Final Exam
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| Unit #4: Quadratics
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| Unit #5: Quadratic Applications
| 03/13/2012 - 03/14/2012
| Benchmark #3: Final Benchmark.
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| Unit #6: Rational Expressions
| 04/24/2012 - 05/04/2012
| CST testing window
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| Unit #7: Prep for Geometry
| 05/09/2012 - 05/10/2012
| Algebra Exit Exam
| 05/xx/2012
| 8th Grade Semester Final Exam
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California Mathematics Framework
This is a link to a rather large pdf file that contains the framework and rationale for mathematics courses from Kindergarten through Grade 12. (Page 196 has the Algebra 1 details.)
California CST Blueprint for Algebra 1
This link contains the "blueprint" that shows the number of questions for each of the 25 Algebra 1 standards that will appear on the CST.
CST Released Test Questions
Set of sample test questions for the Algebra 1 California Standards Tests (CSTs).
Ms. Rogers' Math Site
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San Jose, CA 95126
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