MATHS-K12-CLASS-9

Grade 9 Algebra I Course Outline (1.0 Credit)

This course is designed for the student who can independently use and apply the basic skills of arithmetic. The course introduces the student to the basic structure of Algebra through the use and application of real numbers, inequalities, factoring, polynomials, linear and quadratic equations, and graphs. Appropriate technology will be used to enhance mathematical understanding and problem solving skills. Students who successfully complete this course with a grade of “C” or higher should be prepared to take Geometry.

This Course Covers The Following Algebra Concepts:

Seeing Structure in Expressions

Interpret the structure of expressions

Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems

Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Functions

Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials

Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials

Use polynomial identities to solve problems

Rewrite rational functions

Creating Equations

Create equations that describe numbers or relationships

Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities

Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning

Solve equations and inequalities in one variable

Solve systems of equations

Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically

Mathematical Practices

Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

Model with mathematics.

Use appropriate tools strategically.

Attend to precision,

Look for and make use of structure.

Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Course Outline

Introduction

Course Description

Completing Math Assessments

MLA Formatting Word 2007

MLA Documentation Updates

MLA Citation

MLA Incorporating Sources

Pretest

Assignment: Pretest

Expressions, Equations & Functions

Properties of Real Numbers

Solving Linear Equations

Graphing Linear Equations

Writing Linear Equations

Solving Linear Inequalities

Systems of Linear Equations

Exponential Functions

Polynomials

Radical Functions

Rational Functions

Final Exam

Course Survey