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 * Unit 1- Laying the groundwork (2 weeks, move through quickly) **


 * Mostly Chapter 1**

** I can write an algebraic expression for a situation (1-1) **

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I can evaluate expressions with the order of operations (1-2)

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I can solve open sentences(1-3)

I can identify the key properties of algebra: identity, inverse, transitive, substitution, commutative, and associative. (1-4, 1-6)

mathterpiece theater with properties

I can simplify expressions using the distributive property (1-5)

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I can combine like terms (1-5)
I can add polynomials (8-5)

[] [] [|http://www.math.wichita.edu/history/activities/algebra-act.html#property-act] [] Pacing

Day 1 Intro to class Day 2 Pretest Day 3 Find as many ways to write the numbers 1-50 using any operation and the numbers 1,2,3,4, Seats, Show objective sheets, decorate clothes pin Day 4

Use number tricks to do writing expressions and order of operations