Grade 8-12 
Mathematics 
(Algebra I) 
Standard 24

Students use and know simple aspects of a
logical argument.

 

Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments

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

Section References 

Additional Resources Needed 

Software 

Logical Journey of the Zoombinis,  
Broderbund Software, Inc. 1996 
cd mac/windows 

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.) Given a statement, such as, "All 13 year olds wear a size 7 shoe," prove why this is or is not true. 


2.) Students take a class sampling and form a scatter plot to verify the hypothesis. 
3.) Students form statements from the data collection. 
4.) Students make a conclusion based on the information from the data and the scatter plot.
 

Previously Published Data 

1.) Students will work in groups on a project about a controversial subject. They will: 

  • Form a hypothesis
  • Collect data
  • Chart the data
  • Form statements regarding the data collected
  • Make generalizations
  • Come to a conclusion

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    The group should: 

  • Determine whether they used deductive or inductive reasoning and how.
  • Present the project to the class.
  • Be prepared to answer any questions other students may have. 
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