High School Algebra: Seeing Structure in Expression

This learning progression will be used for a high school sophomore Algebra class. The textbook they have been working out of is an online book Cord Algebra 1 Learning in Context, Fourth Edition. The common core state standard Math domain High School Algebra, Seeing Structure in Expressions and the cluster is write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standard cluster Write Expressions in Equivalent Forms to Solve Problems:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSE.B.3.A

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSE.B.3.B

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSE.B.3.C

Students will be required to demonstrate the following mathematical practices:

MP2: reason abstractly and quantitatively

MP6: attend to precision

MP8: look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Students have been previously working on foiling and factoring quadratic equation and seeing what they look like when graphed. Through this learning progression, students will be working with equations to complete the square to factor, and then using that to find the zeros of that equation. Students will also be working with exponents and exploring the various exponent rules.

To teach the students the concept of equivalent expressions of polynomials, students will be going through many different lesson styles. The first being a cooperative learning lesson where students will work with their peers in a competitive and cooperative learning environment to help each other succeed. The second less is a more hands-on exploratory lesson so students can get familiar with different methods of completing the square to factor a quadratic equation. Finally, students will partake in a more traditional style lesson to learn different exponent rules, and then work on a worksheet to practice their proficiency.

Learning Progression

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