Algebra 1A / 1B Curriculum • Chapters 3 & 7

Module 3: Solving Equations and Inequalities

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Daily Calendar 25 Days of Curriculum
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Vocabulary Glossary Key Terms & Definitions
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Teacher Materials Summaries & Alignments

Curriculum Objectives

  • Solve a simple equation or inequality by using addition or subtraction
  • Solve a simple equation or inequality by using multiplication or division
  • Solve a multi-step equation or inequality with variables on one or both sides
  • Find the solution of an equation from a given replacement set
  • Solve problems by using a formula
  • Solve problems by writing and solving equations and inequalities
  • Find the measures of central tendency from given data
  • Interpret data displayed in a histogram
  • Solve compound inequalities and graph their solution sets on a number line
  • Solve absolute value open sentences and equations
  • Construct and interpret box-and-whisker plots
  • Graph inequalities in two variables on the coordinate plane

Flexible Projects & Lab Activities

5 Projects Available
Teacher Guidance

Projects are flexible unit-level learning investigations chosen by the teacher. They belong to the module in general rather than specific days, giving educators freedom to schedule or assign them at their discretion throughout the unit.

Lab Activity: Linear Equation Tangram Puzzles

Solving algebraic equations to assemble geometric puzzle tiles.

Project: Magic Squares

Exploring algebraic invariants and constant sums in multi-order number grids.

Project: Calculator-Based Statistical Analysis

Utilizing graphing calculator technology for data summary and statistical modeling.

Project: Measures of Central Tendency

Evaluating mean, median, and mode robustness against extreme outliers.

Lab Activity: Sweet Statistics

Mass variance and color distribution analysis of commercial candy samples.