Keystone Algebra Remediation October 2013

Board Approved
October 2013
Wilson Area School District

Planned Course Guide
Title of planned course: Keystone Algebra 1 Remediation
Subject Area: Mathematics
Grade Level: 9 – 11
Course Description: This course is required for students who were not proficient on the end
of course Keystone Algebra 1 state assessment. Study of Algebra 1 concepts will be
reviewed to develop a stronger foundation of the fundamentals in order to be eligible to
retake the Keystone.
Time/Credit for this Course: Half year / 0.4 credit
Curriculum Writing Committee: Michael Fowler, BethAyn Tarsi, Kathleen Zane, Suzanne
Lang, Michael Browne, Kimberly Kauffman, Christal Vitko, Donna Chuss, Gabe Dillard
Board Approved
October 2013
Curriculum Map
Fall Course:
August:
Equations (Unit 1) 9 – 12 days
September:
Equations (Unit 1) 9 – 12 days (Cont.)
Inequalities (Unit 2) 7 – 10 days
October:
Functions (Unit 3) 6 – 9 days
Linear Functions (Unit 4) 10 – 13 days
November:
Systems of Equations and Inequalities (Unit 5) 8 – 11 days
Exponents and Polynomials (Unit 6) 10 – 12 days
December:
Factoring Polynomials (Unit 7) 8 – 11 days
Data Analysis and Probability (Unit 8) 7 – 9 days
January:
Data Analysis and Probability (Unit 8) 7 – 9 days (Cont.)
Keystone Test Prep/Review 5 – 8 days
Spring Course:
January:
Equations (Unit 1) 9 – 12 days
February:
Inequalities (Unit 2) 7 – 10 days
Functions (Unit 3) 6 – 9 days
Linear Functions (Unit 4) 10 – 13 days
March:
Linear Functions (Unit 4) 10 – 13 days (Cont.)
Systems of Equations and Inequalities (Unit 5) 8 – 11 days
April:
Exponents and Polynomials (Unit 6) 10 – 12 days
Data Analysis and Probability (Unit 8) 7 – 9 days
May/June:
Data Analysis and Probability (Unit 8) 7 – 9 days (Cont.)
Keystone Test Prep/Review 5 – 8 days
Board Approved
October 2013
Wilson Area School District

Planned Course Materials
Course Title: Keystone Algebra I Remediation
Textbook:
Common Core Coach Algebra 1, 1st Edition
Triumph Learning © 2014
Supplemental Books:
 Skills Coach, Algebra I: Streamline to Proficiency – Linear Functions
 Skills Coach, Algebra I: Streamline to Proficiency – Quadratic Functions

 Skills Coach, Algebra I: Streamline to Proficiency – Linear Equations and Inequalities

 Skills Coach, Algebra I: Streamline to Proficiency – Polynomials

Teacher Resources:
 Textbooks
 Worksheets
 Internet
 Teacher created worksheets
 Common Core Coach Algebra 1 – Teacher’s Edition
 Smartboard
Board Approved
October 2013
Curriculum Scope & Sequence
Planned Course: Keystone Algebra 1 Remediation
Unit 1: Equations
Time frame: 9 – 12 class periods
Keystone Standards: A1.1.1.3.1, A1.1.2.1.1, A1.1.2.1.2
Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.A.1.3.1, M11.A.1.3.2, M11.A.3.1.1, M11.A.3.2.1,

M11.D.1.1.1
Essential content/objectives: At end of the unit, students will be able to:

 Identify rational and irrational expressions and compare their values.
 Translate between words and algebra.
 Evaluate algebraic expressions.
 Solve one-step equations in one variable by using addition, subtraction, multiplication,
or division.
 Solve equations in one variable that contain more than one operation.
 Solve equations in one variable that contain variable terms on both sides.
 Solve a formula for a given variable.
 Solve an equation in two or more variables for one of the variables.
 Solve equations in one variable that contain absolute-value expressions.
 Analyze and compare measurements for precision and accuracy and choose an
appropriate level of accuracy when reporting measurements.
Core Activities: Students will complete/participate in the following:

 Define key terms relating to Algebra.
 Complete examples of problems in class.
 Participate in individual, pair, and small group practice of concepts.
 Create visual representation in the form of a mobile on balance equations.
Extensions:
 Work with more challenging patterns and problems.
Remediation:
 Additional exercises
 Less complex numbers to work with to build prior knowledge
 Chapter review exercises which revisits concepts and vocabulary
 Teacher/peer tutoring
 Mathlab assignment
 Study island
Board Approved
October 2013
Instructional Methods:
 Overhead notes
 Higher order thinking questions
 Individual, pair, and small group practice
 Power point presentations
 Warm ups
 Teacher directed examples
Materials & Resources:

 Warm Ups
 Textbook
 Overhead
 Notes/examples
 Handouts (worksheets)
 Activity supplies
 Calculators
Assessments:
 Warm Ups
 Teacher observation of student work
 Homework assignments
 Test/quizzes
 Project
 Higher order questioning
Board Approved
October 2013
Unit 2: Inequalities
Keystone Standards: A1.1.3.1
Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.D.2.1.1

 Identify solutions of inequalities in one variable.
 Write and graph inequalities in one variable
 Solve one-step inequalities by using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
 Solve inequalities that contain more than one operation.
 Solve inequalities that contain variable terms on both sides of the inequality.
 Solve and graph compound inequalities in one variable.
 Solve inequalities in one variable involving absolute-value expressions.

 Use visual aids to assist in learning.
Extensions:
 Solve inequalities that contain multiple operations and absolute-value expressions.
Remediation:
 Additional exercises
 Use more technology to assist in operations with numbers
 Study island
 Overhead notes
 Individual, pair, and whole group practice
 Calculator instruction
 Power point presentations
 Warm ups
Board Approved
October 2013

 Warm Ups
 Textbook
 Overhead
 Notes
 Calculators
Assessments:
 Warm Ups
 Test/quizzes
 Questioning techniques
Board Approved
October 2013
Unit 3: Functions
Keystone Standards: A1.1.2.1.1, A1.2.1.1, A1.2.1.1.2, A1.2.1.1.3
Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.A.3.2.1, M11.D.1.1.2, M11.D.1.1.3, M11.D.2.1.2,

M11.D.2.1.3, M11.D.3.1.1, M11.D.4.1.1, M11.E.4.2.2

 Match simple graphs with situations.
 Graph a relationship.
 Identify functions and find the domain and range of relations and functions.
 Identify independent and dependent variables.
 Write an equation in function notation and evaluate a function for given input values.
 Graph functions given a limited domain or a domain of all real numbers
 Create and interpret scatter plots and use trend lines to make predictions.
 Recognize and extend an arithmetic sequence to find a given.

 Participate in a physical activity to help with concepts of relations and functions.
Extensions:
 Work with problems that have fractional and decimal values.
Remediation:
 Additional exercises.
 Break problems into smaller sections.
 Give more instructions on what process to use for particular problems.
 Study island
 Overhead notes
 Warm ups
Board Approved
October 2013
 Teacher directed physical activity
 Warm Ups
 Textbook
 Overhead
 Teacher directed notes
 Calculators
 Project supplies
Assessments:
 Warm Ups
 Test/quizzes
 Activity observation
Board Approved
October 2013
Unit 4: Linear Functions
Keystone Standards: A1.2.1.1, A1.2.1.2, A1.2.2.1, A1.2.2.2.1, A1.2.3.2.3
Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.A.2.1.2, M11.C.3.1.2, M11.D.1.1.2, M11.D.1.1.3,

M11D.3.2, M11.D.4.1.1, M11.E.4.2

 Identify linear functions and linear equations.
 Graph linear functions that represent real-world situations and give their domain and
range.
 Find x- and y-intercepts and interpret their meaning in real-world situations.
 Use x- and y-intercepts to graph lines.
 Find rates of change and slope and relate a constant rate of change to the slope of a
line.
 Find slope by using the slope formula.
 Identify, write, and graph direct variation.
 Write and graph a linear equation in slope-intercept form.
 Graph a line and write a linear equation using point-slope form given a slope and a
point or two points.
 Determine a line of best fit for a set of linear data.
 Determine and interpret the correlation coefficient.
 Identify and graph parallel and perpendicular lines.
 Write equations to describe lines parallel or perpendicular to a given line.

 Participate in a physical activity to help with concepts of slope and line of best fit.
Extensions:
 Research and present data in some of these data displays.
 Create and solve more challenging problems involving proportion and percent.
Remediation:
 Use more technology to assist in representing data and calculating.
 Study island
Board Approved
October 2013
 Overhead notes
 Warm ups
 Teacher directed physical activity

 Warm Ups
 Test/quizzes
 Activity observation
Assessments:
 Warm Ups
 Test/quizzes
Board Approved
October 2013
Unit 5: Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Keystone Standards: A1.1.2.2.1, A1.1.3.2
Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.D.2.1.2, M11.D.2.1.4

 Identify solutions of systems of linear equations in two variables.
 Solve systems of linear equations in two variables by graphing.
 Solve systems of linear equations in two variables by substitution.
 Solve systems of linear equations in two variables by elimination.
 Compare and choose an appropriate method for solving systems of linear equations.
 Solve special systems of linear equations in two variables.
 Classify systems of linear equations and determine the number of solutions.
 Graph and solve linear inequalities in two variables.
 Graph and solve systems of linear inequalities in two variables.

Extensions:
 System of equations in three variables
Remediation:
 Use of technology to assist in graphing solutions.
 Study island
 Warm ups
 Individual, pair, and whole group practice
 Higher ordering questioning
Board Approved
October 2013
 Warm Ups
 Textbook
 Overhead
 Calculators
Assessments:
 Warm Ups
 Test/quizzes
Board Approved
October 2013
Unit 6: Exponents and Polynomials
Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.A.2.2.1, M11.A.2.2.2, M11.D.2.2.1

 Simplify expressions utilizing the rules of exponents.
 Evaluate expressions containing zero and integer exponents.
 Simplify expressions containing zero and integer exponents.
 Simplify expressions containing square roots.
 Evaluate and simplify expressions containing rational exponents.
 Classify polynomials and write polynomials in standard form.
 Evaluate polynomial expressions.
 Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials
 Find special products of binomials

 Compare linear and exponential models to discover importance.
Extensions:
 Work with problems involving more variables and fractions within fractions.
Remediation:
 Break types of problems into sections according to what type they are.
 Study island
 Overhead notes
 Warm ups
 Partner project
Board Approved
October 2013
 Warm Ups
 Textbook
 Overhead
 Calculators
Assessments:
 Warm Ups
 Test/quizzes
Board Approved
October 2013
Unit 7: Factoring Polynomials
Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.A.1.2.1, M11.D.2.2.2, M11.D.2.2.3

 Write the prime factorization of numbers.
 Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of monomials.
 Factor polynomials by using the greatest common factor.
 Factor quadratic trinomials of the form x2 + bx + c.
 Factor perfect-square trinomials.
 Factor the difference of two squares.
 Choose an appropriate method for factoring a polynomial.
 Combine methods for factoring a polynomial.
 Simplify and/or reduce a rational algebraic expression.

 Develop a flow chart process of how to factor.
Extensions:
 Factor problems where the leading coefficient is not one.
 Solve real world problems using factoring techniques.
Remediation:
 Review of when to apply different techniques based on the appearance of the
polynomial
 Study island
 Overhead notes
 Warm ups
Board Approved
October 2013
 Warm Ups
 Textbook
 Overhead
 Calculators
Assessments:
 Warm Ups
 Test/quizzes
Board Approved
October 2013
Unit 8: Data Analysis and Probability
Keystone Standards: A1.2.3.2.1, A1.2.3.1, A1.2.3.2.2, A1.2.3.3.1
Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.E.1.1.1, M11.E.1.1.2, M11.E.2.1.1, M11.E.2.1.2,

M11.E.3.1.1, M11.E.3.1.2, M11.E.4.1.2

 Choose a table or a graph to organize/display data.
 Create and interpret stem-and-leaf plots.
 Create and interpret frequency tables and histograms.
 Describe the central tendency of a data set.
 Create and interpret box-and-whisker plots.
 Recognize misleading graphs and statistics.
 Determine the experimental probability of an event.
 Use experimental probability to make predictions.
 Determine the theoretical probability of an event.
 Convert between probabilities and odds.
 Find the probability of independent and dependent events.

 Hands on experiments to compare theoretical and experimental probabilities.
Extensions:
 Design and present their own probability experiments. Compare their experiments with
the theoretical probability of the event.
Remediation:
 Study island
Board Approved
October 2013
 Overhead notes
 Warm ups
 Group experiments

 Warm Ups
 Textbook
 Overhead
 Calculators
 Activity supplies
Assessments:
 Warm Ups
 Test/quizzes
 Observation of experiments

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Board Approved

Wilson Area School District

Title of planned course: Keystone Algebra 1 Remediation

Subject Area: Mathematics

Time/Credit for this Course: Half year / 0.4 credit

Wilson Area School District

Course Title: Keystone Algebra I Remediation

 Skills Coach, Algebra I: Streamline to Proficiency – Quadratic Functions

 Skills Coach, Algebra I: Streamline to Proficiency – Linear Equations and Inequalities

 Skills Coach, Algebra I: Streamline to Proficiency – Polynomials

Curriculum Scope & Sequence

Planned Course: Keystone Algebra 1 Remediation

Time frame: 9 – 12 class periods

Keystone Standards: A1.1.1.3.1, A1.1.2.1.1, A1.1.2.1.2

Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.A.1.3.1, M11.A.1.3.2, M11.A.3.1.1, M11.A.3.2.1,

Essential content/objectives: At end of the unit, students will be able to:

Core Activities: Students will complete/participate in the following:

Materials & Resources:

Curriculum Scope & Sequence

Planned Course: Keystone Algebra 1 Remediation

Time frame: 7 – 10 class periods

Keystone Standards: A1.1.3.1

Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.D.2.1.1

Essential content/objectives: At end of the unit, students will be able to:

Core Activities: Students will complete/participate in the following:

Materials & Resources:

Curriculum Scope & Sequence

Planned Course: Keystone Algebra 1 Remediation

Time frame: 6 – 8 class periods

Keystone Standards: A1.1.2.1.1, A1.2.1.1, A1.2.1.1.2, A1.2.1.1.3

Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.A.3.2.1, M11.D.1.1.2, M11.D.1.1.3, M11.D.2.1.2,

Essential content/objectives: At end of the unit, students will be able to:

Core Activities: Students will complete/participate in the following:

Curriculum Scope & Sequence

Planned Course: Keystone Algebra 1 Remediation

Unit 4: Linear Functions

Time frame: 10 – 13 class periods

Keystone Standards: A1.2.1.1, A1.2.1.2, A1.2.2.1, A1.2.2.2.1, A1.2.3.2.3

Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.A.2.1.2, M11.C.3.1.2, M11.D.1.1.2, M11.D.1.1.3,

Essential content/objectives: At end of the unit, students will be able to:

Core Activities: Students will complete/participate in the following:

Materials & Resources:

Curriculum Scope & Sequence

Planned Course: Keystone Algebra 1 Remediation

Unit 5: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Time frame: 8 – 11 class periods

Keystone Standards: A1.1.2.2.1, A1.1.3.2

Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.D.2.1.2, M11.D.2.1.4

Essential content/objectives: At end of the unit, students will be able to:

Core Activities: Students will complete/participate in the following:

Curriculum Scope & Sequence

Planned Course: Keystone Algebra 1 Remediation

Unit 6: Exponents and Polynomials

Time frame: 10 – 11 class periods

Keystone Standards: A1.1.1.1.2, A1.1.1.3.1, A1.1.1.5.1

Anchor(s) or adopted anchor: M11.A.2.2.1, M11.A.2.2.2, M11.D.2.2.1

Essential content/objectives: At end of the unit, students will be able to:

Core Activities: Students will complete/participate in the following:

Curriculum Scope & Sequence

Planned Course: Keystone Algebra 1 Remediation