This was my first year implementing SBG (Standards Based Grading) in all of my classes. I had used it for a unit or two last year in Algebra 2. As the year wraps up, I'm ready to start reflecting on what worked and what didn't and how I plan to proceed for next year. But, before that I think I should share the learning goals I created for my students. So, for the next few days, I'll be sharing these learning goals here on my blog.
Are they perfect? Definitely not!!! I wrote goals for all three of my preps over the course of about a day and a half. Let's just say I kinda decided at the last minute to do SBG. But, I know that I benefited by looking at other people's learning goals online. So, I hope that this helps someone out.
Unit 1 - Relations and Functions
I can label the parts of the coordinate plane.
I can correctly graph ordered pairs.
I can represent a relation four different ways.
I can classify a relation as a function/not a function and justify my answer.
I can classify variables as independent and dependent.
I can evaluate a function using tables, equations, or graphs.
I can graph a function on the coordinate plane.
Unit 2 - Linear Functions
I can identify the four types of slope.
I can find the rate of change given a graph, a table, or a set of points and interpret its meaning.
I can classify a set of data as linear/non-linear and justify my answer.
I can identify the slope, x-intercept, and y-intercept from a graph, table, equation, or set of points.
I can graph horizontal and vertical lines and recognize their equations.
I can develop the equation of a line given slope and y-intercept, slope and one point on the line, two points on the line, x-intercept and y-intercept, or a set of data points.
I can rewrite a linear function in a given form.
I can construct lines that are parallel, perpendicular, or neither parallel nor perpendicular to a given line.
Unit 3 - Inequalities and Systems of Equations
I can solve a system of linear equations by graphing.
I can solve a system of linear equations by elimination.
I can solve and graph simple inequalities in one variable.
I can solve and graph compound inequalities in one variable.
I can graph and interpret the solution of inequalities in two variables.
Unit 4 - Polynomials and Expressions
I can name polynomials according to their degrees and numbers of terms.
I can use exponent rules to simplify expressions.
I can add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
I can factor the GCF out of a polynomial.
I can factor quadratic trinomials.
I can simplify rational expressions.
Unit 5 - Absolute Value Functions
I can define absolute value and identify the absolute value of a number.
I can evaluate expressions involving absolute value.
I can graph absolute value functions.
I can predict the effects of transformations on the absolute value parent graph.
Unit 6 - Radical Expressions
I can simplify radicals.
I can add and subtract radicals.
I can multiply radicals.
I can rationalize the denominator of a fraction.
Unit 7 - Algebraic Problem Solving
I can translate between written expressions and algebraic expressions.
I can solve linear equations for x.
I can solve literal equations for a given variable.
I can use algebra to solve problems.
Are they perfect? Definitely not!!! I wrote goals for all three of my preps over the course of about a day and a half. Let's just say I kinda decided at the last minute to do SBG. But, I know that I benefited by looking at other people's learning goals online. So, I hope that this helps someone out.
Algebra 1 Learning Goals2014-2015
Unit 1 - Relations and Functions
I can label the parts of the coordinate plane.
I can correctly graph ordered pairs.
I can represent a relation four different ways.
I can classify a relation as a function/not a function and justify my answer.
I can classify variables as independent and dependent.
I can evaluate a function using tables, equations, or graphs.
I can graph a function on the coordinate plane.
Unit 2 - Linear Functions
I can identify the four types of slope.
I can find the rate of change given a graph, a table, or a set of points and interpret its meaning.
I can classify a set of data as linear/non-linear and justify my answer.
I can identify the slope, x-intercept, and y-intercept from a graph, table, equation, or set of points.
I can graph horizontal and vertical lines and recognize their equations.
I can develop the equation of a line given slope and y-intercept, slope and one point on the line, two points on the line, x-intercept and y-intercept, or a set of data points.
I can rewrite a linear function in a given form.
I can construct lines that are parallel, perpendicular, or neither parallel nor perpendicular to a given line.
Unit 3 - Inequalities and Systems of Equations
I can solve a system of linear equations by graphing.
I can solve a system of linear equations by elimination.
I can solve and graph simple inequalities in one variable.
I can solve and graph compound inequalities in one variable.
I can graph and interpret the solution of inequalities in two variables.
Unit 4 - Polynomials and Expressions
I can name polynomials according to their degrees and numbers of terms.
I can use exponent rules to simplify expressions.
I can add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
I can factor the GCF out of a polynomial.
I can factor quadratic trinomials.
I can simplify rational expressions.
Unit 5 - Absolute Value Functions
I can define absolute value and identify the absolute value of a number.
I can evaluate expressions involving absolute value.
I can graph absolute value functions.
I can predict the effects of transformations on the absolute value parent graph.
Unit 6 - Radical Expressions
I can simplify radicals.
I can add and subtract radicals.
I can multiply radicals.
I can rationalize the denominator of a fraction.
Unit 7 - Algebraic Problem Solving
I can translate between written expressions and algebraic expressions.
I can solve linear equations for x.
I can solve literal equations for a given variable.
I can use algebra to solve problems.