High School Mathematics Algebra I

Dallas School District
K-12 Curriculum

High School Mathematics - Algebra I

Algebraic Concepts

Operations: Apply
The learner will be able to describe and use inverse operations to solve linear equations, inequalities and absolute value.

Strand	Source
Operations	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.2,2.1.11.A

Computation: Develop/Apply
The learner will be able to develop and apply computation ideas, operations and procedures with real numbers in problem-solving situations.

Strand	Source
Computation	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.4,2.2.11.A

Equality/Inequality/Expression
The learner will be able to interpret equations, expressions, and inequalities using graphs and tables.

Strand	Source
Equality/Inequality	PA: System of School Assessment, 1997, Grade 11, p.12,#5 week tested: 30.

Computation: Error/Estimations
The learner will be able to explain the amount of error that is possible when using estimation in computation.

Strand	Source
Computation	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.4,2.2.11.D

Mathematics Processes

Modeling: Create/Use
The learner will be able to create and use mathematical models (including lines and curves of best fit) to approximate values of related quantities.

Strand	Source
Mathematical Modeling	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.4,2.2.11.C

Measurement

Accuracy
The learner will be able to recognize, identify and correct computational errors.

Strand	Source
Accuracy	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.4,2.2.11.E

Number Theory

Number Systems: Operations
The learner will be able to explore, apply, and/or understand operations as they are applied to various number systems.

Strand	Source
Number Systems	PA: System of School Assessment, 1997, Grade 11, p.11,#1 week tested: 30.

Number Systems: Applying Properties
The learner will be able to understand and apply number systems and properties to model and solve problems including dealing with special number properties (i.e., 1, and 0).

Strand	Source
Number Systems	PA: System of School Assessment, 1997, Grade 11, p.11,#1 week tested: 30.

Number Sense: Demonstrating
The learner will be able to display a knowledge of number sense.

Strand	Source
Number Sense	PA: System of School Assessment, 1997, Grade 11, p.11,#1 week tested: 30.

Probability/Statistics

Probability: Odds
The learner will be able to define and calculate probability and odds of an event.

Strand	Source
Probability	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11,2.7.11.A

Data Management: Organize/Study
The learner will be able to describe methods of data collection (e.g., Census, sample, survey, observational study).

Strand	Source
Data Management	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9,2.6.11.B

Probability/Statistics: Use
The learner will be able to simulate a probability distribution of an event (e.g., tossing a coin, rolling dice, using technology).

Strand	Source
Probability/Statistics	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11,2.7.11.B

Problem Solving: Events
The learner will be able to define and distinguish between independent and dependent events.

Strand	Source
Problem Solving	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.11,2.7.11.E

Data: Best Fit
The learner will be able to select an appropriate data display for a data set and recognize when a graph does not give an accurate picture of a data set.

Strand	Source
Data	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.9,2.6.11.C

Problem Solving

Strategies: Choose/Apply
The learner will be able to describe alternative methods or strategies to solve problems.

Strand	Source
Strategies	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.8,2.5.11.A

Technology

Computers: Show Ability
The learner will be able to show the ability to use computer spreadsheets and scientific and graphing calculators.

Strand	Source
Computers	PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 11, p.4,2.2.11.F