District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Mathematics


IBMYP Algebra 1H: Overview

Overview
View the Video Introduction to see how Algebra and Geometry are combined to create cars of the future. This course extends the program offered by the IB Middle Years Program and extends the basic Algebra 1,2 course to the honors level. The intent of both extensions is to better meet the needs of students who wish to enter the Middle Years program in year 4 but who have not had sufficient opportunity to master (at an honors level) fundamental concepts and skills of introductory algebra necessary to successfully study geometry at an honors level. (4-04)
Prerequisite: IB Program 
Course Length: 2   Period Length: 1   Grade Level:  9-9  Credit per Semester: 0
Additional Credit Information: 1.0 (Math Requirement or Elective)

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

  • Algebra is a way of thinking. Functions model the real world. Models can assist in decision-making.
  • The design of all products depends on understanding geometry.
Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  • How are functions used to model data? In what ways can we use mathematical thinking to model real world situations?

  • How do you know that your model is a good one?

  • How are linear and non-linear functions similar and different?

  • What does a “solution” to a system of equations mean?

  • How can you use a system of equations as a model and its solution to make a decision or offer advice?

  • What does the solution look like?  How can we find an input so that our two functions give the same output?
  • In what ways can you represent a function? Why would you represent a function in multiple ways?
Standards: Highest Frequency High Frequency Other Standards and E-Skills

STANDARD 2: Algebra: Students use algebraic methods to explore, model, and describe patterns and functions involving numbers, shapes, data, and graphs in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
Benchmark 2.1 Model real world phenomena (for example: distance-verses-time relationships, compound interest, amortization tables, mortality rates-using functions, equations, inequalities, and matrices)
Benchmark 2.2 Represent functional relationships using written explanations, tables, equations and graphs and describe the connections among these representations.
Benchmark 2.3 Solve problems involving functional relationships using graphing calculators and/or computers, as well as, appropriate paper-and-pencil techniques.
2.1a Model real world phenomena involving linear and non linear relationships using multiple representations of rules that can take the form of recursive processes, functions, equations or inequalities.
2.2b Convert from one functional representation to another.
2.3b Solve simple systems of equations using algebraic, graphical, and numeric methods.
Take raw data and write a rule that can be used to model the data and make prediction from it.
Fluency between numeric, symbolic, and graphic representations Solve systems of equations in two variable using 3 methods: Algebraic, Graphic, Numeric

Sample Units

Sample Units
District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:
  • Semester 1
     
     
  • Semester 2

Futures Channel Project: Designing Cars For The Future
http://www.thefutureschannel.com/pdf/algebra/new_car_tips.pdf

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