Algebra 1: Foundations, Inequalities, and Equations (Part 1 Of 4)

This is part 1 of a 4 part Algebra course with each part covering half of a semester worth of content.  The first 8 weeks will cover a total of 5 units.  1. Algebra foundations 2. Solving equations and inequalities 3. Working with units 4. Linear equations and graphs 5.  Forms of linear equations.  Each unit will vary in length depending on amount of related content.  Each lesson will start with a review of previous content.  I will then give instruction based on the new material, work examples as a group, and then give them independent work time.  Small homework assignments will be given after each lesson balancing checking for understanding without being excessive.  After each unit, a quiz will be given covering all of the unit's material.  The 8th week of class will be reviewing any content area that wasn't fully comprehended, taking a deeper look at any topic discussed, or allowing for a slower pace depending on the needs of the particular students in each class. Each part will end with a comprehensive test over all the material covered in the 8 week class.

Unit 1: Algebra Foundations (3 lessons)
Evaluate one variable and multi variable expressions
Evaluate expressions with decimals and fractions
Equivalent expressions

Unit 2: Solving Equations and Inequalities (5 lessons) 
Solving linear equations with variable on both sides
Solving linear equations with parentheses
Analyzing number of solutions for linear equations
Multi step inequality


Compound inequality

Unit 3: Working with Units (2 lessons)
Rate conversions and formulas
Word problems with multiple units

Unit 4: Linear equations and graphs (7 lessons)
Two variable linear equations
Slope
Horizontal and vertical lines
X and Y intercept
Applying intercepts and slope
Modeling linear equations and inequalities

Unit 5: Forms of Linear Equations (4 lessons)
Slope intercept form
Point slope form
Standard form

Review and test (3 lessons)