Each week of Introduction to Algebra is structured in the same way. Students receive a packet of student pages (SP), which offer manageable chunks of material and a fresh start for success each week. The layout and language of the student pages give struggling students (especially English learners) full access to the curriculum. The Teacher Guide (TG) provides complete instruction for the three lessons in the week. Also available are blackline masters for overhead transparencies (OH), reproducibles (R), and assessments (A).

Week 12 Summary
Week 12 is provided here for downloading and review. This week includes one lesson on linear functions and two lessons on fraction multiplication.

Concepts of linear functions are introduced and revisited throughout the year-long course. In Lesson 12.1, students determine the amount of time needed to save for the purchase of a camera, using input-output equations, tables, graphs, and words. Students learn the slope-intercept form of a line in a meaningful context, and they are led to appreciate the use of the formula.

The first semester of the course includes a heavy emphasis on skill development. Lessons 12.2 and 12.3 extend the concepts and procedures for multiplication of whole numbers to fractions. Students interpret multiplication of a fraction as repeated addition, and they use an area model (introduced in Week 1) to understand multiplication of two fractions or mixed numbers. From diagrams and examples, the students observe that the “multiply across” rule for multiplication of fractions is a sensible procedure. Summative assessment of fraction multiplication occurs in Week 17 after five weeks of concentrated and periodic practice on the topic.

 Week 12 Student Pages (PDF)
 Week 12 Teacher Guide (PDF)
 Week 12 Reproducibles (PDF)
 Week 12 Assessments (PDF)