Shared Gizmo List: ALG I Q2

This list contains the Q2 Gizmos aligned to the 2015-2016 SCS Instructional Map for Algebra I.
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A.CED.1

Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities Solve an inequality involving absolute values using a graph of the absolute-value function. Vary the terms of the absolute-value function and vary the value that you are comparing it to. Then explore how the graph and solution set change in response.
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Arithmetic Sequences Find the value of individual terms in arithmetic sequences using graphs of the sequences and direct computation. Vary the common difference and examine how the sequences change in response.
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Exploring Linear Inequalities in One Variable Solve inequalities in one variable. Examine the inequality on a number line and determine which points are solutions to the inequality.
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Exponential Growth and Decay Explore the graph of the exponential growth or decay function. Vary the initial amount and the rate of growth or decay and investigate the changes to the graph.
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Geometric Sequences Explore geometric sequences by varying the initial term and the common ratio and examining the graph. Compute specific terms in the sequence using the explicit and recursive formulas.
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Modeling and Solving Two-Step Equations Solve a two-step equation using a cup-and-counter model. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose and correct incorrect steps.
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Quadratic Inequalities Find the solution set to a quadratic inequality using its graph. Vary the terms of the inequality and the inequality symbol. Examine how the boundary curve and shaded region change in response.
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Compound Interest Explore compound interest in-depth, from compounded annually to compounded continuously. In addition, compare the END POINTS graph, with dots that fit an exponential curve, to the ALL TIME graph, which has a more step-like appearance.
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Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable Solve one-step inequalities in one variable. Graph the solution on a number line.
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Solving Two-Step Equations Choose the correct steps to solve a two-step equation. Use the feedback to diagnose incorrect steps.
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A.REI.3

Exploring Linear Inequalities in One Variable Solve inequalities in one variable. Examine the inequality on a number line and determine which points are solutions to the inequality.
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Modeling One-Step Equations Solve a linear equation using a tile model. Use feedback to diagnose incorrect steps.
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Modeling and Solving Two-Step Equations Solve a two-step equation using a cup-and-counter model. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose and correct incorrect steps.
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Solving Linear Inequalities in One Variable Solve one-step inequalities in one variable. Graph the solution on a number line.
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Pearson/Prentice Hall 3-6 Compound Inequalities

Compound Inequalities Explore the graphs of two inequalities and find their union or intersection. Determine the relationship between the endpoints of the inequalities and the endpoints of the compound inequality.
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A.SSE.A.1a

Exponential Growth and Decay Explore the graph of the exponential growth or decay function. Vary the initial amount and the rate of growth or decay and investigate the changes to the graph.
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Compound Interest Explore compound interest in-depth, from compounded annually to compounded continuously. In addition, compare the END POINTS graph, with dots that fit an exponential curve, to the ALL TIME graph, which has a more step-like appearance.
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Unit Conversions Use unit conversion tiles to convert from one unit to another. Tiles can be flipped to cancel units. Convert between metric units or between metric and U.S. customary units. Solve distance, time, speed, mass, volume, and density problems.
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A.SSE.A.1b

Exponential Growth and Decay Explore the graph of the exponential growth or decay function. Vary the initial amount and the rate of growth or decay and investigate the changes to the graph.
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Compound Interest Explore compound interest in-depth, from compounded annually to compounded continuously. In addition, compare the END POINTS graph, with dots that fit an exponential curve, to the ALL TIME graph, which has a more step-like appearance.
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Translating and Scaling Functions Vary the coefficients in the equation of a function and examine how the graph of the function is translated or scaled. Select different functions to translate and scale, and determine what they have in common.
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Using Algebraic Expressions Translate algebraic expressions into English phrases, and translate English phrases into algebraic expressions. Read the expression or phrase and select word tiles or symbol tiles to form the corresponding phrase or expression.
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Pearson/Prentice Hall 3-7 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities Solve an inequality involving absolute values using a graph of the absolute-value function. Vary the terms of the absolute-value function and vary the value that you are comparing it to. Then explore how the graph and solution set change in response.
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F.IF.C.8a

Factoring Special Products Choose the correct steps to factor a polynomial involving perfect-square binomials, differences of squares, or constant factors. Use the feedback to diagnose incorrect steps.
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Modeling the Factorization of ax2+bx+c Factor a polynomial with a leading coefficient greater than 1 using an area model. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose any mistakes.
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Modeling the Factorization of x2+bx+c Factor a polynomial with a leading coefficient equal to 1 using an area model. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose any mistakes.
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F.IF.C.8b

Exponential Growth and Decay Explore the graph of the exponential growth or decay function. Vary the initial amount and the rate of growth or decay and investigate the changes to the graph.
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Compound Interest Explore compound interest in-depth, from compounded annually to compounded continuously. In addition, compare the END POINTS graph, with dots that fit an exponential curve, to the ALL TIME graph, which has a more step-like appearance.
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Pearson/Prentice Hall 9-6 The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant

Roots of a Quadratic Find the root of a quadratic using its graph or the quadratic formula. Explore the graph of the roots and the point of symmetry in the complex plane. Compare the axis of symmetry and graph of the quadratic in the real plane.
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A.REI.10

Circles Compare the graph of a circle with its equation. Vary the terms in the equation and explore how the circle is translated and scaled in response.
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Ellipses Compare the equation of an ellipse to its graph. Vary the terms of the equation of the ellipse and examine how the graph changes in response. Drag the vertices and foci, explore their Pythagorean relationship, and discover the string property.
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Hyperbolas Compare the equation of a hyperbola to its graph. Vary the terms of the equation of the hyperbola. Examine how the graph of the hyperbola and its asymptotes changes in response.
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Parabolas Explore parabolas in a conic section context. Find the relationship among the vertex, focus, and directrix of a parabola, and how that relates to its equation.
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Points, Lines, and Equations Compare the graph of a linear function to its rule and to a table of its values. Change the function by dragging two points on the line. Examine how the rule and table change.
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A.REI.11

Solving Equations by Graphing Each Side Solve an equation by graphing each side and finding the intersection of the lines. Vary the coefficients in the equation and explore how the graph changes in response.
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Solving Linear Systems (Slope-Intercept Form) Solve systems of linear equations, given in slope-intercept form, both graphically and algebraically. Use a draggable green point to examine what it means for an (x, y) point to be a solution of one equation, or of a system of two equations.
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A.APR.1

Addition of Polynomials Add polynomials using an area model. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose any mistakes.
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Pearson/Prentice Hall 8-1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Addition and Subtraction of Functions Explore the graphs of two polynomials and the graph of their sum or difference. Vary the coefficients in the polynomials and investigate how the graphs change in response.
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Addition of Polynomials - Activity A Add polynomials using an area model. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose any problems in the polynomial models and the polynomial addition.
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Pearson/Prentice Hall 8-5 Factoring x^2 + bx + c

Modeling the Factorization of x2+bx+c Factor a polynomial with a leading coefficient equal to 1 using an area model. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose any mistakes.
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Pearson/Prentice Hall 8-6 Factoring ax^2 + bx + c

Modeling the Factorization of ax2+bx+c Factor a polynomial with a leading coefficient greater than 1 using an area model. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose any mistakes.
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A.SSE.2

Equivalent Algebraic Expressions II Continue your meteoric rise in the undersea culinary world in this follow-up to Equivalent Algebraic Expressions I. Make equivalent expressions by using the distributive property forwards and backwards, sort expressions by equivalence, and personally assist Chef Grumpy himself with a project that will bring him (and maybe you) fame and fortune.
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Factoring Special Products Choose the correct steps to factor a polynomial involving perfect-square binomials, differences of squares, or constant factors. Use the feedback to diagnose incorrect steps.
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Modeling the Factorization of ax2+bx+c Factor a polynomial with a leading coefficient greater than 1 using an area model. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose any mistakes.
  5 Minute Preview   Lesson Info
Modeling the Factorization of x2+bx+c Factor a polynomial with a leading coefficient equal to 1 using an area model. Use step-by-step feedback to diagnose any mistakes.
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Pearson/Prentice Hall 8-7 Factoring Special Cases

Factoring Special Products Choose the correct steps to factor a polynomial involving perfect-square binomials, differences of squares, or constant factors. Use the feedback to diagnose incorrect steps.
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