DRAFT – Bridge to Algebra 2
Unit 1 – Problem Solving and Mathematical Models
Pearson Resource
Instructional Flow
Instructional Flow – Unit 1 – Problem Solving and Mathematical Models
Section 1.1
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organization of information
group communication
Section 1.2
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problem-solving strategies
Section 1.3
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problem solving
application of formulas
Section 1.4
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ratio and proportion
Section 1.5
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rates
unit analysis
Section 1.6
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definition of function
representation of functions numerically and graphically
Section 1.7
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function rules
independent and dependent variables
domain and range of a function
Section 1.8
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models represented by function rules and tables
Section 1.9
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solution of linear equations numerically, algebraically, and graphically
Section 1.10
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development of linear mathematical models
solution of linear equations of the form ax + b = c ( y = mx + b )
Section 1.11
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development of linear mathematical models
solution of linear equations of the form ax + b = cx + d
literal equations
Section 1.12
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decision-making using mathematical models
Section 1.13
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interpretation of graphs: increasing, decreasing, constant, maximum, and
minimum
vertical line test for function determination
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