Course Syllabus
a-g Algebra 1 Syllabus
a-g Algebra 1
CP5037, 5037.2, CP5038, 5038.2, CP5031, 5031.2
Location: Online
Please review the CWCS Master Class Syllabus that will be used in the Parent/Student Orientation course.
Instructor: Elizabeth Opena
Email: eopena@cwcharter.org
Office Hours: Wednesday, 11:00 - 12:00 noon
Class Information:
Class Time
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Semester 1
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First Class Day, (Attendance Check-In via Canvas) Monday, August 16, 2021
First Online Class Meeting via Canvas Conference , Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Last Day to Add or Drop is 9/3/21 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)
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Semester 2 -
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First Class Day, Monday, January 3, 2022 (Attendance Check-In via Canvas)
First Online Class Day, Monday, January 3, 2022
Last Day to Add or Drop is 1/14/22 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)
CWCS’s a-g Algebra 1 online course offers students the opportunity to study at home while employing technology as a learning tool, meeting with other students in a virtual classroom, and receiving live instruction from a teacher.
Course Overview
This is an a-g course. Students should expect to spend a considerable amount of time each day (1-1.5 hours, on average) on the assigned sections. Much of the learning is done independently by the student, as the class meets only three times a week for CP5037/5038 and once a week for CP5031.
Many students find it helpful to have a personal tutor or take advantage of drop-in coaching at the learning centers, to assist with homework questions.
During the online sessions, an overview is given of the week’s instruction, students work through practice problems, and some time is allowed for student questions. Homework is done daily and will be submitted through my.hrw.com or through Canvas as assigned. Quizzes & tests are completed when assigned and submitted to the instructor through Canvas or my.hr.com. These are assessments of the students’ understanding of the material.
A proctored final exam will determine the formal assessment portion of the overall semester grade. The final exams will be proctored on a specific day at various testing locations (see below for details).
Prerequisites (key basic skills needed for this course)
Pre-Algebra skills, including the following:
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Simplify algebraic expressions involving the distributive property
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Perform operations with integers
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Solve multi-step equations in one variable
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Graph linear equations (y = mx + b) and inequalities
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Solve systems of equations in two variables using substitution or elimination
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Solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square and using the quadratic formula
Study skills
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Ability to read the text and take notes
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Maturity to seek help, when necessary, to understand difficult concepts
Algebra Readiness testing is recommended to help determine readiness for this course. Consult Mrs. Gray, CWCS Math Specialist, mgray@cwcharter.org, or your ES for details
Curriculum
Required curriculum may be available at the Learning Center on a first come basis. If needed, ESs can order curriculum using the OPS catalog which will have the most up-to-date pricing.
Materials: The students will need the following:
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Text: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Algebra 1: Analyze, Connect, Explore.(ACE) (Vendor # 16160) Student Interactive Worktext, ISBN: 9780544206991
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Online Student Edition with Personal Trainer Access ISBN 9780544258907 (Allows access to online videos and lessons, what you will be using to turn in some homework assignments)
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Solution Key, ISBN: 9780544207271
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(Optional): Practice and Skills Fluency Workbook ISBN 9780544470811
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Scientific Calculator (TI-36X Pro recommended)
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Graphing Calculator (www.desmos.com) - no handheld graphing calculator will be needed)
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Headset for online sessions
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1” Binder
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Binder Paper
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Graph Paper
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Ruler
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Colored Pencils if desired.
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Spiral Notebook or Composition Book for personal notes and homework assignments.
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Writing utensils
Requirements
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Class textbook/workbook
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Gmail Account and ability to open/create word documents and pdfs (Adobe Acrobat Reader)
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Reliable Internet access
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Canvas Login link: https://cwcs.instructure.com/login/canvas
Grading
Overall course grade ~Assignments are weighted by groups calculated based on graded assignments.
Group Weight
Participation, Attendance, Project 25%
Daily Homework, Classwork, Assignments 25%
Tests & Quizzes 25%
Final Exam & Performance Assessment 25%
Grading Scale: Grade 8 through High School:
90% and above A
80%-89% B
70%-79% C
60%-69% D
below 60% F
CWCS Math Department Website
Attendance
Attendance is required. The Truancy Policy applies to Canvas courses. An unexcused absence may be counted as a truancy.
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Excused Absence is defined as:
The parent shall notify the teacher by phone of the absence at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets. -
Unexcused Absence is defined as:
An absence that does not accompany a parent phone call to the instructor at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.
*If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc. Students should arrange a "back up plan" in case of unexpected computer problems the day of the class (i.e. make pre-arrangements to go to a neighbor, friend, relative, library, etc.)
When students are absent, they must contact the instructor via email or contact another classmate to obtain the homework assignment.
Absent/Late Work
Attendance credit for excused absences will be granted by the instructor based on the quality of the make-up work. To make up a missed class session, the student must view the recording of the session (which will be posted as a link on the Canvas website shortly after the session ends). The student must then email the instructor with responses to the following:
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Write a summary of what was discussed during this session.
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Write a paragraph explaining one concept that was discussed in the session.
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What section are you currently working on in the textbook?
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List any questions you have regarding this week’s lessons
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Submit your response to the above 4 points via the class CANVAS inbox within 1 week of the missed class session.
Attendance credit will not be given for unexcused absences.
Daily Homework
The tentative Pacing Guide outlines the lessons and topics that will be covered each week. Weekly assignments will be posted each week in Canvas. The assignments are given a week at a time. Students should manage their own time to complete the assigned exercises by the end of the week and be prepared for online or in person class sessions. As students read through the lessons & view the online modules, they should take notes in a composition book or spiral notebook and complete the assigned exercises.
The weekly textbook homework assigned in the pacing guide should be completed in a separate notebook, in an organized manner, with all necessary work shown on the paper. This work, along with weekly notes, is shown to the ES during learning record meetings. The student, parent, ES or tutor should check the assignments so that mistakes can be corrected. The ES will send a homework/notes grade (Progress Report) to the instructor on a quarterly basis. The ES should give this grade based on both completion and mastery of the material. Additionally, students are responsible to submit a text response (in Canvas) when HRW homework has been completed; as well as scan/picture of each paper assignment as assigned on Canvas in order to receive homework credit.
Many of the assignments will involve online learning modules or assessments. The grades earned on assigned learning modules will become part of the student's homework and classwork grade.
All homework will be submitted through Canvas. You can submit a Word document, PDF or Google Doc (download as a PDF and upload to Canvas). Emailed assignments will not be accepted. All communication will be made through Canvas’ email feature.
Tests & Quizzes
All tests will be posted on Canvas and should be taken in HRW throughout the semester. Specific instructions for the quizzes and tests will be given in class and in Canvas, including procedures for submission and due dates.
Late work will NOT be given full credit. A late penalty of up to 10% per week will be deducted from the student’s score.
Math Department classes will not accept late work after the close date of the test. Tests will not be accepted more than ten days past the due date. Due dates and cut-off dates will be posted for each test on the Canvas assignment page. Make-Up tests will have to be scheduled within the semester or during the finals week.
Final Exam & Performance Assessment Test
A comprehensive final exam will be generated each semester.
The final exams will be proctored at various testing locations, yet to be announced. These exams are mandatory for a-g courses, so mark your calendars, and notify the instructor immediately if you have a conflict with the final exam schedule.
Details of the semester project will be given in class.
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a-g Finals are scheduled at proctored test sites
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Dec. 7 & 9. Fall Semester a-g Finals
May 10 & 12. Spring Semester a-g Finals
Additional Resources
Important Dates 2021 - 2022: ( Class Information will be on the pacing guide)
Aug. 11: First day of school for fall semester (Wed.)
Sept. 6: NO CLASS: Labor Day (Mon.)
Nov. 11: NO CLASS: Veteran’s Day (Thurs.)
Nov. 19 - 26: NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 7 & 9: a-g Finals
Nov 29 - Dec 3: Last Class session this week
Jan. 3: First day of school for spring semester (Mon.) - Classes start
Jan. 17: NO CLASS: MLK Holiday
Feb. 18 - 21: NO CLASS: President’s Day Observance
March 18-25: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK: SPRING BREAK
May 2 - 6: Last class session this week
May 10 & 12: a-g Finals
May 20: Last day of school
ALGEBRA 1 2021-2022 Updated Daily Pacing Guide
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Week 1 1/3 - 1/7 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
Monday |
School begins Monday, 1/3, including online class sessions Syllabus Review CAASPP REVIEW Countdown 20 & 19 Module 10 Are You Ready??? Lesson10.1 EXPONENTIAL FUNCTIONS (CA CC A.REI.6) |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
Lesson 10.2 Exponential Growth & Decay (CA CC A.REI.6) |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
Lesson 10.3 Geometric Sequence (CA CC A.REI.6) |
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Week 2 1/10 - 1/14 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 10.3 Geometric Sequence CAASPP REVIEW Countdown 18 & 17 (Continuation) |
Print your copy |
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Tuesday |
Lesson 10.4 Transforming Exponential Functions (CA CC A.REI.5) (Continuation) |
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Wednesday |
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Thursday |
Lesson 10.5 Equations Involving Exponents (CA CC A.REI.12) Module 11 Are You Ready??? |
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Friday |
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Week 3 1/17 - 1/21 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
No School Monday, 1/18: Martin Luther King Day |
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Tuesday |
CAASPP REVIEW Countdown 16 & 15 Lesson 11.1 Exponential Regression (CA CC F.LE.2) |
Print your copy
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Wednesday |
Go to my.hrw.com |
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Thursday |
Lesson 11.2 Comparing Linear & Exponential Models (CA CC F.LE.2) Module 10 TEST |
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Friday |
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Week 4 1/24 - 1/28 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
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Monday |
Module 12 “Are You Ready” Lesson 12.1 Two-Way Frequency Tables (CA CC F.LE.2) CAASPP REVIEW Countdown 14 & 13 |
Print your copy or file in your digital folder |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
Lesson 12.2 Relative Frequency (CA CC F.BF.3) |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
Module 11 Test Module 13 “Are You Ready” Lesson 13.1 Measures of Center & Spread Drop Date: Last day to add or drop classes |
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Week 5 1/31 - 2/4 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 13.1 Measures of Center & Spread (Continuation) CAASPP REVIEW Countdown 12 & 11 |
Print your copy or file in your digital folder |
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Tuesday |
Lesson 13.2 Data Distributions & Outliers (CA CC S.ID.6b) |
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Wednesday |
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Thursday |
Lesson 13.3 Histograms (CA CC F.LE.1) Module 12 TEST |
Go to my.hrw.com |
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Friday |
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Week 6 2/7 - 2/11 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 13.4 Box Plots (CA CC S.ID.5) CAASPP REVIEW Countdown 10 & 9 |
Print your copy |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
Lesson 13.5 Relative Frequency (CA CC S.ID.5) Ready to Go On? Assessment Readiness |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
UNIT 2B TEST (MODULES 10 & 11) Module 14 “Are You Ready?” |
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Week 7 2/14 - 2/18 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 14.1 Understanding Polynomials CAASPP REVIEW Countdown 8 & 7 |
Print your copy or file in your digital folder |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
Lesson 14.2 Adding & Subtracting Polynomials (CA CC S.ID.2) |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
No School: President’s Day |
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Week 8 2/21 - 2/25 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
No School: President’s Day |
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Tuesday |
Lesson 14.3 Multiplying Polynomials & Monomials CAASPP REVIEW Countdown 6 & 5 (CA CC S.ID.3) MODULE 13 TEST |
Print your copy or file in your digital folder |
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Wednesday |
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Thursday |
Lesson 14.4 Multiplying Polynomials (CA CC S.ID.1) |
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Friday |
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Week 9 2/28 - 3/4 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Module 15 “Are You Ready” Lesson 15.1 Factoring Polynomials CAASPP REVIEW Countdown 4 & 3 |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
Lesson 15.2 FACTORING x^2 + bx + c (CA CC S.ID.1) |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
Lesson 15.3 Factoring ax^2 + bx +c Module 14 TEST |
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Week 10 3/7 - 3/11 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 15.3 Factoring ax^2 + bx + c (Continuation (CA CC S.ID.2) CAASPP REVIEW Countdown 2 & 1 |
Print your copy or file in your digital folder |
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Tuesday |
Lesson 15.4 Factoring Special Products (CA CC A.APR.1) |
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Wednesday |
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Thursday |
Module 16 “Are You Ready” Lesson 16.1 Solving Quadratic Equations Using Square Roots |
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Friday |
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Week 11 3/14 - 3/18 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 16.2 Solving x^2 +bx +c = 0 CAASPP REVIEW |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
Lesson 16.3 Solving ax^2 + bx + c = 0 by Factoring (CA CC A.APR.1) MODULE 15 TEST |
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Thursday |
Go to my.hrw.com |
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Friday |
No School: Spring Break |
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3/21 - 3/25 |
Spring Break No online class sessions this week |
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Week 12 3/28 - 4/1 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 16.4 Solving x^2 +bx + c = 0 (CA CC A.APR.1) CAASPP REVIEW |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
Lesson 16.5 Solving ax^2 + bx + c -0 By Completing the Square (CA CC A.APR.1) UNIT 3 TEST |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
Module 17 “Are You Ready” Lesson 17.1 Translating quadratic Functions |
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Week 13 4/4 - 4/8 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 17.1 Multiplying Polynomials (Continuation) CAASPP REVIEW |
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Tuesday |
Lesson 17.2 Stretching, Compressing, and Reflecting Quadratic Functions |
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Wednesday |
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Thursday |
Lesson 17.3 Combining Transformations of Quadratic Functions (CA CC A.SSE.2) Module 16 TEST |
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Friday |
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Week 14 4/11 - 4/15 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 17.4 Characteristics of Quadratic Functions (CA CC A.SSE.2) CAASPP REVIEW |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
Lesson 17.5 Solving Quadratic Equations Graphically |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
Lesson 17.6 Solving Systems of Linear and Quadratic Equations (CA CC A.SSE.2) |
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Week 15 4/18 - 4/22 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 17.6 Solving Systems of Linear and Quadratic Equations (CA CC A.SSE.2) CAASPP REVIEW |
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Tuesday |
Lesson 17.7 Comparing Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models |
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Wednesday |
Lesson 17.7 Comparing Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models (CA CC A.REI.4b) |
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Thursday |
Module 18 “Are You Ready Lesson 18.1 Piecewise & Absolute Value Functions CA CC A.CED.2, F.IF4,7,7b |
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Friday |
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Week 16 4/25 - 4/29 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Lesson 18.2 Absolute Value Functions (Continuation) CAASPP REVIEW FINALS REVIEW Module 9 |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
FINALS REVIEW Module 10 |
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Thursday |
MODULE 17 Test FINALS REVIEW Module 11 |
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Friday |
FINALS REVIEW Module 12 |
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Week 17 5/2 - 5/6 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Last Week of Class Sessions FINALS REVIEW Module 13 |
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Tuesday |
FINALS REVIEW Module 14 |
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Wednesday |
FINALS REVIEW Module 15 |
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Thursday |
FINALS REVIEW Module 16 |
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Friday |
FINALS REVIEW Module 17 |
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Week 18 5/9 - 5/13 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
Year-End-Project |
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Tuesday |
a-g Math finals: Tuesday 5/10 |
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Wednesday |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
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Week 19 5/16 - 5/20 |
Lessons, Topics & Standards |
Instructional Activities |
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Monday |
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday |
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Thursday |
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Friday |
Last Day of School: 5/20 |
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Course Summary:
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