This learning progression was created for a 9th grade Algebra 1 class. It is supported by the textbook, “Algebra 1: Applications, Equations, Graphs,” by Larson, Boswell, Kanold, and Stiff. The progression follows information in the textbook, but not necessarily in the order that the book presents it. The main focus of this progression is to teach students how to first create a linear equation from a graph, then create a graph from a linear equation, and finally create equations and graphs from story problems.
Common Core State Standard:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.2: create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
Common Core Mathematical Practices:
MP2-Reason abstractly and quantitatively
MP3-Construct a viable argument and critique the reasoning of others
MP4-Model with mathematics