Linear Relationships - 6 weeks (ACS chapt. 4 and 5)

á      Graphs, tables and equations of linear relationships

á      Slope-intercept, standard, and point-slope forms

á      Function form

á      Parallel and perpendicular lines

á      Inverse functions

Equations and Word Problems – 3 weeks

á      Multiple-step linear equations with fractions and decimals

á      Proportions

á      Literal equations

á      Mathematical Properties

á      Strategies for solving word problem

á      Word problems include geometric, coins, work, mixture, tickets, consecutive integers, interest, etc.

Inequalities and Absolute Value – 2 weeks (ACS chapt. 6)

á      Compound inequalities

á      Graphing compound inequalities on the number line

á      Graphing absolute value functions

á      Solving absolute value equations

á      Solving inequalities with and without absolute value

Systems of Equations and Inequalities – 3 weeks (ACS chapt. 7)

á      Solving systems of equations by graphing, substitution, and combination/elimination

á      Graphing systems of linear inequalities

á      Solving word problems using systems include geometric, coins, work, mixture, tickets, consecutive integers, interest, etc.

Exponential Relationships and Exponents – 2 to 3 weeks (ACS chapt 8)

á      Graphs, tables and equations of exponential relationships – growth and decay

á      Simplifying expressions with exponents (integers) using exponent rules

á      Scientific notation

Simplifying Radicals – 1 to 2 weeks (ACS chapt 9)

á      Rationalize the denominator

á      Add, subtract, multiply and divide radicals

Quadratic Functions and Equations – 3 weeks (ACS chapt 9)

á      Graphing parabolas – vertex, x and y intercepts

á      Discriminant

á      Projectile motion problems

á      Graphing quadratic inequalities

á      Solving quadratic equations using the quadratic formula

Polynomials and Factoring – 3 to 4 weeks (ACS chapt 10)

á      Multiplying polynomials

á      Factoring polynomials

á      Solving quadratic equations by factoring

á      Solving word problems using quadratic equations

á      Pythagorean theorem problems

Rational Expressions and Equations – 3 weeks (ACS chapt 11)

á      Simplifying rational expressions

á      Multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting rational expressions

á      Solving equations with rational expressions

Radical functions and equations– 5 weeks (ACS chapt 12)

á      Rationalize the denominator with the conjugate

á      Rational exponents

á      Solving equations with radicals

á      Completing the square

á      Deriving the quadratic formula

á      Midpoint and distance formulas

Conic Sections

á      Circle

á      Ellipse

á      Stopping a function (restrict domain)