College Algebra Curriculum Map
Weeks | Concept State standards | Benchmarks Students will be able to : | Activities | Assessments |
1-3 | linear functions, equations, & inequalities PC.1.1; PC.1.2; PC.1.3; PC.9.1; PC.9.2 | find domain and range of functions find equations for parallel and perpendicular lines solve &graph linear & absolute value equations and inequalities | note taking TI calculator explorations peer collaboration practice problems | short answer quiz classroom participation free response & multiple choice tests |
4-7 | analysis of graphs of functions PC.1.5; PC.1.4; PC.1.6; PC.1.7; PC.9.5 | describe symmetry of the graph of a function apply transformations to functions find inverse functions;determine behavior of functions | note taking TI calculator explorations peer collaboration;practice problems | short answer quiz classroom participation free response & multiple choice tests |
8-11 | polynomial functions PC.1.1; PC.1.6; PC.1.3; PC.9.2, | solve polynomial equations using graphing and factoring methods perform polynomial long & synthetic division analyze polynomial functions;graph polynomial equations using graphing technology and factoring methods | note taking guide notes TI calculator explorations peer collaboration practice problems | short answer quiz classroom participation free response & multiple choice tests |
12-13 | rational functions PC.1.1; PC.1.2;PC.1.3 PC.1.9; PC.9.2; PC.9.4; | solve rational equations using graphing and analytical methods find asymptotes of rational functions; determine behavior of rational functions | note taking TI calculator explorations peer collaboration; practice problems | short answer quiz classroom participation free response & multiple choice tests |
14-15 | log & exponential functions PC.1.9; PC.2.1; PC.2.2; PC.2.3; PC.2.4;PC.9.1 | determine behavior of logarithmic, & exponential functions solve & graph exponential and logarithmic equations; convert between exponential and logarithmic equations use change of base formula in solving equations | note taking TI calculator explorations peer collaboration practice problems | short answer quiz classroom participation free response & multiple choice tests |
16-17 | analytical geometry PC.1.2;PC.1.5; PC.1.10; PC.9.1 | Find center & radius of a circle given its equation Graph circles, parabolas, ellipses, & hyperbolas given their equations find major, minor, and transverse axis, vertices, and asymptotes of appropriate conic sections | note taking TI calculator explorations peer collaboration practice problems | short answer quiz classroom participation free response & multiple choice tests |
17-18 | matrices & system of equations PC.1.3; PC.1.8; PC.9.1 | solve systems by graphing and analytical methods solve linear systems using Cramer's Rule graph parametric equations | note taking TI calculator explorations peer collaboration; practice problems | short answer quiz classroom participation free response & multiple choice tests |