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Curriculum of Algebra Upgrade

The map below shows the 60 lessons that students must complete in order to finish the Algebra Upgrade course. Students begin with the basics and move up to Linear Equations, Inequalities, Functions, Systems of Equations, Polynomials, Rational Expressions, Quadratics, and Radicals. Below the map are tables listing the content of each level by level and by subject area.

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Algebra Upgrade Level Content

 

Level

Topic

Content & Skills

1

Basics

Algebra Terms: variable, coefficient, constant, expression, equation

2

 

Multiply Variables: with a dot, parentheses, nothing in between

3

 

Exponent Rules: multiply, divide, exponent of an exponent, negative exponent

4

 

Add Like Terms: add terms with the same variable and exponent

5

 

Distributive Property: of multiplication

6

 

Commutative Associative: Properties of multiplication & addition

7

 

Order of Operations: parentheses, exponents, multiply/divide, add/subtract

8

 

Numbers: natural, whole, integer, rational, irrational, real

9

 

Coordinate Graphs: plotting points, four quadrants, x and y axes

10

 

Relations Tables Graphs: identify linear, quadratic, absolute, radical, expon.

11

 

Translate Words To Algebra: common English to algebra conversions

12

Linear Functions

Solve Equations: solve one equation one variable multiple steps

13

 

Linear Equations: graph a linear equation in standard form

14

 

Graph By Intercepts: graph by x- and y- intercepts

15

 

Points on a Line:  check whether a given point is on a line

16

 

Slope of a Line:  calculate slope from two points on a graph

17

 

Slope Intercept: slope intercept form of a line

18

 

Reciprocal Inverse: find the reciprocal of a number, undefined fractions

19

 

Parallel Perpendicular: determine whether a line is parallel or perpendicular

20

 

Point Slope: find linear equation from a point and slope or parallel line

21

 

Graphing Calculator: enter and graph linear equations on a calculator

22

Inequalities

Solve Inequalities: solve inequalities with one variable

23

 

Compound Inequalities: graph compound inequalities on a number line

24

 

Graph Inequalities: graph inequalities on a coordinate graph

25

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Absolute Value Equations: solve equations with absolute values

26

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Rate Problems: solve word problems with distance, rate, and time

27

Functions

Functions Relations: determine function or not a function

28

 

Function Notation: calculate function output values given input values

29

 

Domain Range: determine for mappings, ordered pairs, tables, graphs

30

Systems

Systems Graphing: solve two equations two variables using graphing calc

31

 

Systems Substitution: solve two equations using substitution

32

 

Systems Add Eliminate: solve two equations using elimination

33

Polynomials

Polynomial Basics: term, monomial, binomial, trinomial, order

34

 

Combine Like Terms: add like terms together

35

 

Add Polynomials: add polynomials

36

 

Subtract Polynomials: subtract polynomials

37

 

Multiply Polynomials: multiply polynomials

38

 

Divide Polynomials: divide polynomials

39

 

Distribute Polynomials: distribute polynomials

40

 

FOIL: multiply two binomials first outside inside last

41

Factoring

Factoring GCF: factor out the greatest common factor from a polynomial

42

 

Trinomial Factor 1: factor trinomials all positive coefficients, a=1

43

 

Trinomial Factor 2: factor trinomials negative coefficients, a=1

44

 

Trinomial Factor 3: factor trinomials,  a > 1

45

 

Factor Perfect Square: identify perfect square trinomials and factor

46

 

Factor Difference of Squares: identify difference of squares and factor

47

Rational

Rational Expressions: simplify rational expressions: factor and cancel

48

 

Rational Multiply Add: multiply, divide, add rational expressions

49

Quadratics

Quadratic Graphing: solve quadratic equations by graphing

50

 

Quadratic Factoring: solve quadratic equations by factoring

51

 

Quadratic Square Root: solve quadratic equations by taking square roots

52

 

Quadratic Complete Square: solve quadratics by completing the square

53

 

Quadratic Formula: solve quadratic equations by the quadratic formula

54

 

Quadratic Word Problems: solve word problems: projectile motion, geometry

55

Radicals

Radical Expressions: simplify radical expressions, fractional exponents

56

 

Radical Equations: solve radical equations

57

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Exponential Functions: solve growth word problems: interest, populations

58

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Mixture Ratio Problems: solve mixture problems: fluids, prices

59

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Logic & Validity: solve common problems: counterexamples, conclusions

60

Challenge

Final Challenge: review of all levels