STRUCTURED CURRICULUM LESSON PLAN

Day: 080 - 081

Subject: Advanced Algebra

Grade Level: High School

Correlations (SG,CAS,CFS): 6B1; 8A2, D2; 9A1

TAP:
Perform arithmetic operations involving
integers, fractions, decimals and percents,
explicitly stated or within context
Understand number systems
Understand geometric properties and
relationships; apply geometric concepts and
formulas
Use variables, number sentences, and equations
to represent solutions and solve problems
Analyze and interpret data presented in charts,
graphs, tables, and other displays
Demonstrate understanding of measurement
concepts and apply measurement skills

ISAT:
Solve problems requiring computations with
whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios,
percents, and proportions
Understand and apply geometric concepts and
relationships
Use mathematical skills to estimate,
approximate, and predict outcomes, and to
judge reasonableness of results
Identify, analyze, and solve problems using
equations, inequalities, functions, and their
graphs
Understand and use methods of data collection
and analysis, including tables, charts, and
comparisons

Unit Focus
Reviewing Semester One
Instructional Focus
Reviewing Semester One
Materials
Educational Strategies/Instructional Procedures
Review Units One through Five for the Semester One Final Exam, using a review format from
Appendix C.

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Integration with Core Subject(s)

LA:
SC:
SS:

Understand explicit, factual information

Understand the meaning of words in context
Draw conclusions, inferring meanings from the text
Analyze and interpret data
Apply scientific method to solve problems
Read and interpret maps, charts, graphs, and cartoons
Connections

Enrichment:
Fine Arts:
Home:
Remediation:
Technology:
Assessment
Teacher observation
Homework
Assign appropriate review problems.
Teacher Notes
Prepare copies of the semester final exam.

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STRUCTURED CURRICULUM LESSON PLAN

Day: 082

Subject: Advanced Algebra

Grade Level: High School

Correlations (SG,CAS,CFS): 6B1; 8A2, D2; 9A1

TAP:
Perform arithmetic operations involving
integers, fractions, decimals and percents,
explicitly stated or within context
Understand number systems
Understand geometric properties and
relationships; apply geometric concepts and
formulas
Use variables, number sentences, and equations
to represent solutions and solve problems
Analyze and interpret data presented in charts,
graphs, tables, and other displays
Demonstrate understanding of measurement
concepts and apply measurement skills

ISAT:
Solve problems requiring computations with
whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios,
percents, and proportions
Understand and apply geometric concepts and
relationships
Use mathematical skills to estimate,
approximate, and predict outcomes, and to
judge reasonableness of results
Identify, analyze, and solve problems using
equations, inequalities, functions, and their
graphs
Understand and use methods of data collection
and analysis, including tables, charts, and
comparisons

Unit Focus
Assessing Semester One
Instructional Focus
Assessing Semester One
Materials
Copies of Semester One Final Exam (Part A)
Educational Strategies/Instructional Procedures
Administer Semester One Final Exam (Part A).

270

Integration with Core Subject(s)

LA:

Understand explicit, factual information

Understand the meaning of words in context
Draw conclusions, inferring meanings from the text
Analyze and interpret data
Apply scientific method to solve problems
Read and interpret maps, charts, graphs, and cartoons

SC:
SS:

Connections
Enrichment:
Fine Arts:
Home:
Remediation:
Technology:
Assessment
Evaluate the Semester One Final Exam (Part A).
Homework
Have students study for the Semester One Final Exam (Part B).
Teacher Notes
Solutions to the Semester One Final Exam (Part A):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

a
a
d
d
a
b
c
b
c
b

11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

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b
c
a
a
c
c
a
a
b

Semester One Final Exam (Part A)

Find the slope of the line defined by each linear equation.
1. 6x + 7y = 12
6
a.
7
6
b. .
7
7
c.
6
7
d.
6

2. 3x - 2y = 4(x-y) + 5
1
a.
.
2
1
b.
2
5
c.
2
5
d.
2

Write the equation of the line that passes through the given points.
3. (2,3) and (-1, 0)
a. y = 1x 1
b. y = -1x 1
c. y = -1x + 1
d. y = 1x + 1

4. (-2, 9) and (-4, 5)

a. y = -7x + 23
b. y = 7x + 23
c. y = 7x 23
d. y = -7x 23

Simplify. Use positive exponents in your answer.

5. (3 x y)
a. 27x 6 y 6
b. - 27x 6 y 6
27
c.
x6 y6
27
d. 6 6
x y
7. If g (x) = 6x + 3, find g(2a + 1)
a.
b.
c.
d.

12a + 6+3
24 a+ 24a+6
24 a+ 24a +9
24a + 24a +3

6. (6x 4 y 3 ) ( 4 x 8 y 2 )
24
a.
x12
24
b. 12
x
c. 24x 12
d. -24x 12
8. If f(x) = -3x + 5 and g(x)=6x +3 x 2,
find (f + g)(x)
a.
b.
c.
d.

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6x 3 3x 2 + 5
3x 3 +3x 2 + 3
6x 3 +3
3x 3 +3x 2 3

Find the inverse of each function.

bg

bg

9. f x = 3x 1
a.
b.
c.
d.

10. f x = 2 x + 5

f ( x ) = 3 x 1
f 1 ( x ) = 3 x 1
x +1
f 1 ( x ) =
3
x 1
f 1 ( x ) =
3

b g x 2+ 5
b xg = x 2 5
b x g = 2 x + 5
b x g = 2 x 5

a.

f 1 x =

b.

f 1

c.

f 1

d.

f 1

Let f(x) = 2x 2 + 1 and g(x) = -3x 2

11. Find f g
a.
b.
c.
d.

12. Find g f

18x 2 -24x-9
9x 2 +12x+5
9x 2 +12x+4
18x 2 -24x+9

a.
b.
c.
d.

6x 2 9
6x 2 5
6 x 2 + 5
6x 2 + 9

Find the inverse of each matrix.

13. A =

a.

LM4
N3

LM4
N3
L 4
=M
N 3
LM 1
11
=M
MM 3
N11
LM 1
11
=M
MM 3
N11

A 1 =

b. A 1

c.

OP
Q

5
1

A 1

d. A 1

14. B =

OP
Q

5
1

OP
Q

5
1

OP
PP
PQ
OP
PP
PQ

b. B

c.

d. B

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3
3
4

a.

5
11
4
11
5
11
4
11

LM2
MM3
N2

LM1
= M 1
MN 6
LM 1
= M 1
MN 6
LM2
= M3
MN 2
LM2
= M3
MN 2

OP
PP
Q

1
1 .
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
3
3
4
3
3
4

OP
PP
Q
0O
1 PP
3 PQ

0
1
3

OP
P
1 PQ
1O
1PP
1 PQ
1
1

15. What are the x-intercepts of 3x 2 =-8x-5?

5
a. -1, 3
5
b. 1,
3
5
c. - , -1
3
5
d.
,1
3

16. What are the x-intercepts of x2 4x + 5 = 0?

a. 2
b. 2
c. 2 i
d. -2 i

17. Determine the nature of the solutions to

x 2 -6x+9=0:
a. two non-real
b. two real
c. one real
d. no solution

18. Determine the nature of the solution(s) to

4m 2 + 7m = 0 :
a. two non-real
b. two real
c. one real
d. no solution

19. Simplify: (1+ i

20. Simplify: (5i)

a. 2i
b. 2I
1
c. i
2
1
d.
i
2

a.
b.
c.
d.

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STRUCTURED CURRICULUM LESSON PLAN

Day: 083

Subject: Advanced Algebra

Grade Level: High School

Correlations (SG,CAS,CFS): 6B1; 8A2, D2; 9A1

ISAT:
Solve problems requiring computations with
whole numbers, fractions, decimals, ratios,
percents, and proportions
Understand and apply geometric concepts and
relationships
Use mathematical skills to estimate,
approximate, and predict outcomes, and to
judge reasonableness of results
Identify, analyze, and solve problems using
equations, inequalities, functions, and their
graphs
Understand and use methods of data collection
and analysis, including tables, charts, and
comparisons

TAP:
Perform arithmetic operations involving
integers, fractions, decimals and percents,
explicitly stated or within context
Understand number systems
Understand geometric properties and
relationships; apply geometric concepts and
formulas
Use variables, number sentences, and
equations to represent solutions and solve
problems
Analyze and interpret data presented in
charts, graphs, tables, and other displays
Demonstrate understanding of measurement
concepts and apply measurement skills

Unit Focus
Assessing Semester One
Instructional Focus
Assessing Semester One
Materials
Copies of Semester One Final Exam (Part B)
Educational Strategies/Instructional Procedures
Administer Semester One Final Exam (Part B).

275

Integration with Core Subject(s)

LA:
SC:
SS:

Understand explicit, factual information

Understand the meaning of words in context
Draw conclusions, inferring meanings from the text
Analyze and interpret data
Apply scientific method to solve problems
Read and interpret maps, charts, graphs, and cartoons
Connections

Enrichment:
Fine Arts:
Home:
Remediation:
Technology:
Assessment
Evaluate the Semester One Final Exam (Part B) using the Structured Curriculum Scoring Rubric.
Homework
Relax.
Teacher Notes
Solutions to Semester One Final Exam (Part B):
1.
a. See student work.
b. Positive
c. y = 2.4x + -32 (approximately)
d. 16
2. x 4. 3
1 3
3. ( , )
2 2

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4. ( , 2, 1)
2
2
x + 110
5
b. $291.20

5. a. y =

6. g(h(9)) = 35
7. f(g(-5)) = 36
8. g(f(x)) = x-1
9.

10. a.

b. (-4, -5)
c. x = -4
d. x = 0
y = -101

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Semester One Final Exam (Part B)

1. Mark was given the following data about student age and the average number of dates they
have each month.

Age

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

# of dates

12

15

a.
b.
c.
d.

Graph a scatter plot for the data.

Is the correlation positive, negative, or zero?
Find the line of the best-fit.
How many dates would you predict a twenty-year-old would have in a month?

2. Solve and graph the following inequality.

x 3(x 8)-2 + 4x

3. Solve the system of equations by using matrices.

5x + 2 = 3y
4x + 2y 5 = 0

4. Solve the system of equations by using matrices.

4x + y 3z = 1
8x + y z = 5
2x + y + 2z = 5

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