Teaching Content
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.
Algebra Upgrade Level Content
Level |
Topic |
Content & Skills |
1 |
Basics |
Algebra Terms: variable, coefficient, constant, expression, equation |
2 |
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Multiply Variables: with a dot, parentheses, nothing in between |
3 |
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Exponent Rules: multiply, divide, exponent of an exponent, negative exponent |
4 |
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Add Like Terms: add terms with the same variable and exponent |
5 |
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Distributive Property: of multiplication |
6 |
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Commutative Associative: Properties of multiplication & addition |
7 |
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Order of Operations: parentheses, exponents, multiply/divide, add/subtract |
8 |
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Numbers: natural, whole, integer, rational, irrational, real |
9 |
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Coordinate Graphs: plotting points, four quadrants, x and y axes |
10 |
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Relations Tables Graphs: identify linear, quadratic, absolute, radical, expon. |
11 |
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Translate Words To Algebra: common English to algebra conversions |
12 |
Linear Functions |
Solve Equations: solve one equation one variable multiple steps |
13 |
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Linear Equations: graph a linear equation in standard form |
14 |
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Graph By Intercepts: graph by x- and y- intercepts |
15 |
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Points on a Line: check whether a given point is on a line |
16 |
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Slope of a Line: calculate slope from two points on a graph |
17 |
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Slope Intercept: slope intercept form of a line |
18 |
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Reciprocal Inverse: find the reciprocal of a number, undefined fractions |
19 |
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Parallel Perpendicular: determine whether a line is parallel or perpendicular |
20 |
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Point Slope: find linear equation from a point and slope or parallel line |
21 |
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Graphing Calculator: enter and graph linear equations on a calculator |
22 |
Inequalities |
Solve Inequalities: solve inequalities with one variable |
23 |
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Compound Inequalities: graph compound inequalities on a number line |
24 |
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Graph Inequalities: graph inequalities on a coordinate graph |
25 |
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Absolute Value Equations: solve equations with absolute values |
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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 |
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Function Notation: calculate function output values given input values |
29 |
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Domain Range: determine for mappings, ordered pairs, tables, graphs |
30 |
Systems |
Systems Graphing: solve two equations two variables using graphing calc |
31 |
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Systems Substitution: solve two equations using substitution |
32 |
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Systems Add Eliminate: solve two equations using elimination |
33 |
Polynomials |
Polynomial Basics: term, monomial, binomial, trinomial, order |
34 |
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Combine Like Terms: add like terms together |
35 |
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Add Polynomials: add polynomials |
36 |
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Subtract Polynomials: subtract polynomials |
37 |
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Multiply Polynomials: multiply polynomials |
38 |
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Divide Polynomials: divide polynomials |
39 |
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Distribute Polynomials: distribute polynomials |
40 |
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FOIL: multiply two binomials first outside inside last |
41 |
Factoring |
Factoring GCF: factor out the greatest common factor from a polynomial |
42 |
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Trinomial Factor 1: factor trinomials all positive coefficients, a=1 |
43 |
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Trinomial Factor 2: factor trinomials negative coefficients, a=1 |
44 |
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Trinomial Factor 3: factor trinomials, a > 1 |
45 |
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Factor Perfect Square: identify perfect square trinomials and factor |
46 |
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Factor Difference of Squares: identify difference of squares and factor |
47 |
Rational |
Rational Expressions: simplify rational expressions: factor and cancel |
48 |
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Rational Multiply Add: multiply, divide, add rational expressions |
49 |
Quadratics |
Quadratic Graphing: solve quadratic equations by graphing |
50 |
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Quadratic Factoring: solve quadratic equations by factoring |
51 |
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Quadratic Square Root: solve quadratic equations by taking square roots |
52 |
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Quadratic Complete Square: solve quadratics by completing the square |
53 |
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Quadratic Formula: solve quadratic equations by the quadratic formula |
54 |
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Quadratic Word Problems: solve word problems: projectile motion, geometry |
55 |
Radicals |
Radical Expressions: simplify radical expressions, fractional exponents |
56 |
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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 |