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South Carolina Math Standards - Elementary Alegbra

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Standard EA-1: The student will understand and utilize the mathematical processes of problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representation.
   EA-1.1 Communicate a knowledge of algebraic relationships by using mathematical terminology appropriately. (Algebraic Terms )
   EA-1.2 Connect algebra with other branches of mathematics.
   EA-1.3 Apply algebraic methods to solve problems in real-world contexts. (Train Problems , Mixture Word Problems , Work Word Problems )
   EA-1.4 Judge the reasonableness of mathematical solutions.
   EA-1.5 Demonstrate an understanding of algebraic relationships by using a variety of representations (including verbal, graphic, numerical, and symbolic). (Determining Slope , Graphs to Linear Equations , Graphs to Linear Equations 2 , Graphs to Linear Inequalities , Applied Linear Equations 1 , Applied Linear Equations 2 , Nonlinear Functions )
   EA-1.6 Understand how algebraic relationships can be represented in concrete models, pictorial models, and diagrams.
   EA-1.7 Understand how to represent algebraic relationships by using tools such as handheld computing devices, spreadsheets, and computer algebra systems (CASs).

Standard EA-2: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the real number system and operations involving exponents, matrices, and algebraic expressions.
   EA-2.1 Exemplify elements of the real number system (including integers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers).
   EA-2.2 Apply the laws of exponents and roots to solve problems. (Exponents Of Fractional Bases , Negative Exponents Of Fractional Bases , Multiplying and Dividing Exponent Expressions , Exponent Rules For Fractions , Roots Of Exponential Expressions , Simplifying Radical Expressions , Adding and Subtracting Radical Expressions , Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions )
   EA-2.3 Carry out a procedure to perform operations (including multiplication and division) with numbers written in scientific notation. (Scientific Notation 2 )
   EA-2.4 Use dimensional analysis to convert units of measure within a system. (Distance Conversion , Time Conversion , Volume Conversion , Weight Conversion , Temperature Conversion , Area and Volume Conversions )
   EA-2.5 Carry out a procedure using the properties of real numbers (including commutative, associative, and distributive) to simplify expressions. (Simplifying Algebraic Expressions , Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 2 )
   EA-2.6 Carry out a procedure to evaluate an expression by substituting a value for the variable. (Variable Substitution , Variable Substitution 2 )
   EA-2.7 Carry out a procedure (including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division by a monomial) to simplify polynomial expressions. (Foil Method , Binomial Fraction Simplification , Polynomial Fraction Simplification , Simplifying Algebraic Expressions )
   EA-2.8 Carry out a procedure to factor binomials, trinomials, and polynomials by using various techniques (including the greatest common factor, the difference between two squares, and quadratic trinomials). (Trinomial Factoring , Quadratic Zero Equations , Quadratic X-Intercepts , Quadratic Formula )
   EA-2.9 Carry out a procedure to perform operations with matrices (including addition, subtraction, and scalar multiplication).
   EA-2.10 Represent applied problems by using matrices.

Standard EA-3: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of relationships and functions.
   EA-3.1 Classify a relationship as being either a function or not a function when given data as a table, set of ordered pairs, or graph.
   EA-3.2 Use function notation to represent functional relationships.
   EA-3.3 Carry out a procedure to evaluate a function for a given element in the domain. (Variable Substitution , Variable Substitution 2 )
   EA-3.4 Analyze the graph of a continuous function to determine the domain and range of the function. (Domain and Range )
   EA-3.5 Carry out a procedure to graph parent functions (including y=x, y2, y=√x, y=|x|, and y=1/x).
   EA-3.6 Classify a variation as either direct or inverse.
   EA-3.7 Carry out a procedure to solve literal equations for a specified variable. (Linear Equations , Single Variable Equations 3 , Two Variable Equations )
   EA-3.8 Apply proportional reasoning to solve problems. (Proportions 2 , Train Problems , Mixture Word Problems , Work Word Problems )

Standard EA-4: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the procedures for writing and solving linear equations and inequalities.
   EA-4.1 Carry out a procedure to write an equation of a line with a given slope and a y-intercept. (Graphs to Linear Equations )
   EA-4.2 Carry out a procedure to write an equation of a line with a given slope passing through a given point. (Applied Linear Equations 1 )
   EA-4.3 Carry out a procedure to write an equation of a line passing through two given points. (Applied Linear Equations 1 )
   EA-4.4 Use a procedure to write an equation of a trend line from a given scatterplot. (Graphs to Linear Equations , Graphs to Linear Equations 2 )
   EA-4.5 Analyze a scatterplot to make predictions.
   EA-4.6 Represent linear equations in multiple forms (including point-slope, slope-intercept, and standard). (Graphs to Linear Equations 2 )
   EA-4.7 Carry out procedures to solve linear equations for one variable algebraically. (Linear Equations , Single Variable Equations 3 )
   EA-4.8 Carry out procedures to solve linear inequalities for one variable algebraically and then to graph the solution. (Single Variable Inequalities , Number Line Inequalities )
   EA-4.9 Carry out a procedure to solve systems of two linear equations graphically.
   EA-4.10 Carry out a procedure to solve systems of two linear equations algebraically. (System of Equations Substitution , System of Equations Addition )

Standard EA-5: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of the graphs and characteristics of linear equations and inequalities.
   EA-5.1 Carry out a procedure to graph a line when given the equation of the line.
   EA-5.2 Analyze the effects of changes in the slope, m, and the y-intercept, b, on the graph of y = mx + b.
   EA-5.3 Carry out a procedure to graph the line with a given slope and a y-intercept.
   EA-5.4 Carry out a procedure to graph the line with a given slope passing through a given point.
   EA-5.5 Carry out a procedure to determine the x-intercept and y-intercept of lines from data given tabularly, graphically, symbolically, and verbally.
   EA-5.6 Carry out a procedure to determine the slope of a line from data given tabularly, graphically, symbolically, and verbally. (Determining Slope , Applied Linear Equations 2 )
   EA-5.7 Apply the concept of slope as a rate of change to solve problems.
   EA-5.8 Analyze the equations of two lines to determine whether the lines are perpendicular or parallel. (Applied Linear Equations 2 )
   EA-5.9 Analyze given information to write a linear function that models a given problem situation.
   EA-5.10 Analyze given information to determine the domain and range of a linear function in a problem situation. (Domain and Range )
   EA-5.11 Analyze given information to write a system of linear equations that models a given problem situation. (Age Problems , Mixture Word Problems , Work Word Problems )
   EA-5.12 Analyze given information to write a linear inequality in one variable that models a given problem situation. (Algebraic Sentences 2 )

Standard EA-6: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of quadratic relationships and functions.
   EA-6.1 Analyze the effects of changing the leading coefficient a on the graph of y = ax2 . (Nonlinear Functions )
   EA-6.2 Analyze the effects of changing the constant c on the graph of y = x2 + c .
   EA-6.3 Analyze the graph of a quadratic function to determine its equation. (Nonlinear Functions )
   EA-6.4 Carry out a procedure to solve quadratic equations by factoring. (Quadratic Zero Equations )
   EA-6.5 Carry out a graphic procedure to approximate the solutions of quadratic equations.
   EA-6.6 Analyze given information to determine the domain of a quadratic function in a problem situation.

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