Algebra I (Indiana Academic Standards)

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The standards (our summaries)

Indiana's official codes with our own short summaries (not the official wording). Each code links to the official document.

Algebra I

Number Systems, Expressions, and Functions (NF)

• AI.NF.1 Simplify square roots of single-term algebraic expressions, including non-perfect-square radicands.
• AI.NF.2 Add, subtract and multiply polynomials and divide by monomials to write equivalent expressions, justified by properties.
• AI.NF.3 Extend independent and dependent variables to domain and range of relations given in tables, graphs, words and equations.
• AI.NF.4 Evaluate functions for given inputs and interpret statements in function notation in real contexts.
• AI.NF.5 Describe functions from key graph features (intercepts, increasing/decreasing, sign, extrema) and sketch graphs from descriptions.

Linear Equations, Inequalities, and Functions (L)

• AI.L.1 Write and solve one-variable linear equations and inequalities (rational coefficients, variables on both sides) for real situations; justify.
• AI.L.2 Move between graphs, tables and equations of lines (including from a point and slope) in slope-intercept, point-slope and standard form.
• AI.L.3 Model real-world linear relationships with equations, graphs and tables (with technology when useful) and interpret slope and intercepts.
• AI.L.4 Rearrange linear and quadratic equations and formulas to solve for a chosen variable.

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities (SEI)

• AI.SEI.1 Model problems with two-variable linear inequalities, graph solutions as half-planes and interpret them.
• AI.SEI.2 Write and graph a system of two linear equations for a real problem, solve it graphically and algebraically and interpret the answer.
• AI.SEI.3 Model problems with a system of two linear inequalities, graph the overlapping half-planes and interpret the solution set.

Quadratic and Exponential Equations and Functions (QE)

• AI.QE.1 Tell linear (equal differences) from exponential (equal factors) change and compare them in tables, graphs and equations.
• AI.QE.2 Model problems with exponential functions y = ab^x in tables, graphs and equations and interpret a and b.
• AI.QE.3 Solve quadratic equations in one variable by inspection, square roots, factoring or the quadratic formula, choosing a fitting method.
• AI.QE.4 Model real situations with quadratic equations in one or two variables, solve with technology and judge whether answers make sense.
• AI.QE.5 Graph quadratic and exponential functions and identify and interpret key features such as zeros, axis of symmetry and extrema.
• AI.QE.6 Connect solutions, zeros, x-intercepts and factors of quadratics; know every quadratic has two complex roots, which may be non-real.

Data Analysis & Statistics (DS)

• AI.DS.1 Understand statistics as inference from random samples; tell surveys, experiments and observational studies apart and explain randomization.
• AI.DS.2 Recognize that data and statistics are not neutral; ask who benefits and how displays could mislead.
• AI.DS.3 Use technology to fit a linear model to bivariate data, interpret slope and intercept, and find and interpret the correlation coefficient.
• AI.DS.4 Summarize paired categorical data in two-way tables, interpret joint, marginal and conditional relative frequencies and spot associations.

Mathematics Process Standards (all grades)

Process Standards (PS)

• PS.1 Make sense of problems, plan a solution path, monitor progress and check that answers are reasonable.
• PS.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively, moving between symbols and the real context while attending to units.
• PS.3 Build and justify arguments (including always/sometimes/never), critique others' reasoning and collaborate.
• PS.4 Model with mathematics: apply math to everyday situations, make reasonable assumptions and check results.
• PS.5 Choose and use suitable tools, from paper and models to technology, knowing their strengths and limits.
• PS.6 Attend to precision: communicate with clear definitions, correct symbols, labeled units and suitable accuracy.
• PS.7 Look for and use structure and patterns, seeing complex items as single objects or as sets of parts.
• PS.8 Notice repeated reasoning, look for general methods and shortcuts, and keep checking intermediate results.

Tests and key dates

• ILEARN
• IREAD-3
• SAT / PSAT (College Board)

Check the Indiana Department of Education for which grades are tested and this year's testing dates (we have not yet confirmed every detail above on the official site).

Official documents

• secure.in.gov: Indiana Academic Standards Algebra I
• secure.in.gov: mathematics
• in.gov: indiana academic standards for math and ela
• in.gov: Kindergarten ELA 2023 IAS CCSS Correlation Guide

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