Grade 8-12 
Mathematics 
(Algebra I) 
Standard 5

Students solve multi-step problems, including word
problems involving linear equations and linear
inequalities in one variable, with justification.

 

Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments

Algebra 1  
An Integrated Approach, Larson/Kanold/Stiff,  
2000 Edition,  
D.C. Heath and  
Company 

Section References 

1.6 Verbal Models and Algebraic Models 

1.7 A Problem-Solving Plan 

1.8 Exploring Data:  
Tables and Graphs 

2.8 Exploring Data:  
Rates and Ratios 

3.4 Linear Equations and Problem Solving 

3.7 Exploring Data:  
Scatter Plots 

5.4 Exploring Data: 
Fitting a Line to Data 

5.7 Problem Solving Using Linear Models 

6.6 Exploring Data: Time Lines, Picture Graphs, and Circle Graphs 

7.4 Problem Solving Using Linear Systems 

7.7 Exploring Data: Linear Programming 

8.6 Problem Solving: Compound Interest and Exponential Growth 

8.7 Exploring Data: Exponential Growth 
and Decay 

9.5 Problem Solving  
Using the Discriminant 

9.7 Exploring Data:  
Comparing Models 

11.1 Problem Solving 
Using Ratios and  
Proportions 

11.2 Problem Solving  
Using Percents 

11.4 Exploring Data: Probability 

Software 

Math Connections:  
Algebra 1,  
Sunburst Communications 
1993 
floppy mac 

Specific Textbook  
Web Sites 

http://www.glencoe.com/ 
sec/math/prealg/mathnet/ 

http://www.eduplace.com/ 
links/ 

http://www.eduplace.com/ 

http://www.hmco.com/ 
college/mathematics/ 
index.html 

http://www.mcdougallittell. 
com/ 

http://www.hmco.com/ 

http://www.SRA-4KIDS.com/ 

General Math  
Reference Sites 

http://www.learner.org/ 
sami/view-category.php3 
?category=math 

http://www.score.k12.ca.us/ 

http://henson.austin.apple. 
com/edres/curric.shtml 

http://school.discovery.com/ 
schrockguide/index.html 

http://www.EDsOasis.org/ 

http://www.math.com/ 

http://www.nea.org/grants/ 
free.html 

http://www.wcom.com/ 
marcopolo/ 

http://www.udel.edu/sine/ 

http://dewey.chs.chico.k12. 
ca.us/math.html 

Free Stuff 

http://www.nea.org/ 
grants/free.html 

State/National Math  
Ed Organizations 

http://www.nctm.org/ 

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ 

Calif. Dept. of Ed. Standards, Assessment, Ed. Reference. 

Calculator Reference Site 
http://www.ti.com/ 
calc/docs/calchome.html 



Previously Published Data 

1.) Students will solve and graph each inequality: 

  • 8 greater than or equal to 5x + 10
  • -5 < 105
  • 12 - x less than or equal to 7x 
    2.) Students will solve each equation:
  • 4x - 7 = 2x + 3
  • 3x + 2 = x + 6
  • 2x + 3 = x + 1 
    3.) Students will write the inequality that models each situation: 

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    In 7 more years my car will be over 10 years old. Let c = my car's age in years. 

    The 237 tickets sold at tonight's game more than tripled the number sold at the last game. Let t = the number of tickets sold at the last game. 


    4.) Students will find a maximum or minimum number related to their school life and write an inequality to describe the number, such as, is there a minimum number of credits required for graduation? a maximum number of people allowed on a volleyball team?  

    Previously Published Data 

    1.) Students will solve and graph each inequality: -2(x + 5) > 6 2.) Students will write the inequality that models this situation and justify their answer: 

    Five balcony seats for the concert cost over $20 more than three balcony seats. Let b = the cost of one balcony seat. 


    3.) Students will solve a variety of multi-step problems involving linear equations and linear inequalities and justify their answers.