Course Description
Textbook: Algebra I, D.C. Heath, & ALEKS Online Course
Overview:
This Year 2 Algebra I course is an introduction to number systems and their properties, algebraic operations, functions, graphing, formal mathematical structures, and applications. Understanding of the following branches of mathematics is expected: number, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability, as well as discrete mathematics. Students continue to keep an IB MYP math journal of concepts, terms, mathematical writing, and examples. IB MYP projects are continually evolving as we make connections and integrate with additional subject areas.
Topics Covered:
Connections to Algebra (Evaluating Algebraic Expressions, Order of Operations, Verbal and Algebraic Models, Distributive Property); Integers; Functions; Solving Linear Equations; Graphing Linear Equations; Writing Linear Equations; Linear Inequalities; Systems of Equations/Inequalities (Simultaneous Equations); Properties of Exponents; Quadratic Equations and Square Roots; Solving Quadratic Equations by Various Methods; Polynomials; Factoring; Rational Expressions; Radical Expressions and Equations
Formative Assessment:
Class work, homework, quizzes, reflection written and/or oral, math journaling, graphing
Summative Assessment:
Unit Tests, mid-term and final exams, MYP projects
Areas Of Interaction:
ATL’s: Knowledge acquisition, critical thinking skills, communication skills, collaborative skills note taking, recognizing concepts and applying skills, using a calculator, using appropriate technology skills, developing and applying problem-solving strategies, approximating data, diagramming, organizing data
Human Ingenuity: Exploring the application of mathematical knowledge
Environments: Resources are limited
Community & Service: Apply different forms of representation (graphs, tables, and diagrams) to communicate facts and figures to the school community
Health & Social Education: Informed, responsible choices, and positive attitudes lead to balanced and healthy lives for themselves and other members of their community
Mathematics, MYP Year 2, Aims and Objectives:
At the end of Year 2, students should be able to demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the following branches of mathematics: • number • algebra • geometry and trigonometry • statistics and probability • discrete mathematics by being able to:
• know and demonstrate understanding of some of the basic concepts of number, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, statistics and probability, and discrete mathematics;
• use concept-specific strategies to solve simple problems in both familiar and unfamiliar situations including those in real-life contexts;
• apply basic rules correctly to solve simple problems including those in real-life contexts;
• apply basic inquiry and mathematical problem-solving techniques, with guidance from the teacher, by identifying variables, posing relevant questions, organizing data and using an appropriate model;
• recognize simple patterns similar to previously seen examples;
• describe simple patterns in words and/or diagrams;
• arrive at a result or set of results and make predictions based on extending the pattern(s);
• describe simple mathematical relationships;
• use appropriate mathematical language (notation, symbols, terminology) in both oral and written communications, with guidance from the teacher;
• use different forms of mathematical representation (simple formulae, diagrams, tables, charts, graphs and models);
• state, in writing and/or verbally, the steps followed in solving simple problems;
• consider the reasonableness of their results in the context of the problem;
• consider the importance of their findings, with guidance from the teacher;
• describe simple patterns as relationships or general rules;
• arrive at a single result or set of results and make predictions consistent with findings.