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    • Algebra I>
      • Unit 1: Algebra Basics>
        • 1.2: Orders of Operations
        • 1.5: Distributive Property
        • 3.5: Solving Linear Equations
        • 1.8: Graphs and Functions
        • 1.9: Stats-Analyzing Data using Graphs/Tables
        • 4.4/4.5: Replacement Sets and Graphing Lines
        • 4.6: Functions
        • 4.7: Arithmetic Sequences
      • Unit 2: Analyzing Linear Equations>
        • 5.1: Slope
        • 5.2: Slope and Direct Variation
        • 5.3: Slope-Intercept Form
        • 5.4: Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
        • 5.7: Scatter Plots and Lines of Fit
      • Unit 3: Solving Systems of Equations>
        • 7.1: Graphing Systems of Equations
        • 7.2: Substitution
        • 7.3: Elimination Using +/-
        • 7.4: Elimination Using Multiplication
        • 7.5: Graphing Systems of Inequalities
        • System of Equations: Break Even Analysis Project
      • Unit 4: Quadratics>
        • 10.1: Graphing Quadratic Functions
        • 10.2: Solving Quadratics by Graphing
        • 10.3: Solving Quadratics by Completing the Square
        • 10.4: Solving: Using the Quadratic Formula
        • 10.5: Exponential Functions
        • 10.6: Growth and Decay
        • 10.7: Geometric Sequences
    • Geometry>
      • Geometry Units>
        • Chapter 1: Definitions>
          • Using Your Algebra Skills
          • 1.1 Points, Lines, and Planes
          • 1.2 Poolroom Math (Angles)
          • 1.3 What is a Widget? (Good Definitions and CE)
          • 1.4 Polygons
          • 1.5 Geometric Diagrams/Types of Triangles
          • 1.6 Special Quadrilaterals
          • 1.7 Circles
          • 1.8 Space Geometry
          • 1.9 Pictures in Geometry
          • Chapter 1 Review
        • Chapter 2: Proofs>
          • 2.1: Inductive Reasoning
          • 2.2: Finding the nth Term
          • 2.3: Modeling
          • 2.4: Deductive Reasoning
          • 2.5: Angle Relationships
          • 2.6: Special Angles and Parallel Lines
          • Chapter 2 Review
        • Chapter 3: Constructions>
          • 3.Part1: Constructions
          • 3.Part2: Constructions
          • 3.Part3: Constructions
          • Construction Project: Geometry Sketchpad
          • Chapter 3 Review
        • Chapter 4: Triangles>
          • 4.1: Triangle Sum Conjecture
          • 4.2: Properties of Special Triangles
          • 4.3: Triangle Inequalities
          • 4.4: Are There Congruence Shortcuts?
          • 4.5: Are There Other Congruence Shortcuts?
          • 4.6: Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles
          • 4.7: Flowchart Thinking
          • 4.8: Proving Isosceles Triangle Conjectures
          • Chapter 4 Review
        • Chapter 5: Polygons>
          • 5.1 Polygon Sum Conjecture
          • 5.2 Exterior Angles of a Polygon
          • 5.3 Kite & Trapezoid Properties
          • 5.4 Properties of Midsegments
          • 5.5 Properties of Parallelograms
          • 5.6 Properties of Special Parallelograms
          • 5.7 Proving Quadrilateral Properties
          • Chapter 5 Review
        • Chapter 6: Circles>
          • 6.1 Tangent Properties
          • 6.2 Chord Properties
          • 6.3 Arcs and Angles
          • 6.4 Proving Circle Conjectures
          • 6.5 Circumference/Diameter Ratio
          • 6.6 Around the World
          • 6.7 Arc Length
          • Chapter 6 Review
        • Exam Reviews: Chapters 1-6
        • Chapter 7: Transformations>
          • 7.1 Transformations and Symmetry
          • 7.2 Properties of Isometries
          • 7.3 Compositions of Transformations
          • Tessellations
          • Chapter 7 Review
        • Chapter 8: Area>
          • 8.1: Areas of Rectangles & Parallelograms
          • 8.2: Areas of Triangles, Trapezoids, & Kites
          • 8.3: Area Problems
          • 8.4: Areas of Regular Polygons
          • 8.5: Areas of Circles
          • 8.6: Any Way You Slice It
          • 8.7: Surface Area>
            • 8.7.1: Surface Area of Prisms
            • 8.7.2: Surface Area of Cylinders
            • 8.7.3: Surface Area of Pyramids
            • 8.7.4: Surface Area of Cones
            • 8.7.5: Surface Area of Joined Solids
          • Chapter 8 Review
        • Chapter 9: Pythagorean Theorem>
          • 9.1: Theorem of Pythagoras>
            • Pythagorean Theorem Proofs
            • Review: Square Roots
            • Find Missing Hypotenuse
            • Find Missing Leg
            • Space Diagonals
          • 9.2: Converse of Pythagorean Theorem
          • 9.3: Special Right Triangles
          • 9.4: Story Problems
          • 9.5: Distance in Coordinate Geometry
          • 9.6: Circles and the Pythagorean Theorem
          • Chapter 9 Review
        • Chapter 10: Volume>
          • 10.1: Geometry of Solids
          • 10.2: Volumes of Prisms & Cylinders
          • 10.3: Volume of Pyramids & Cones
          • 10.4: Volume Problems
          • 10.5: Displacement & Density
          • 10.6: Volume of a Sphere
          • 10.7: Surface Area of Sphere
          • Chapter 10 Review
        • Chapter 11: Simiarity>
          • 11.1: Similar Polygons
          • 11.2: Similar Triangles
          • 11.3: Indirect Measurement
          • 11.4: Corresponding Parts of Similar Triangles
          • 11.5: Proportions with Areas
          • 11.6: Proportions with Volume
          • 11.7: Proportional Segments between Parallel Lines
          • Chapter 11 Review
        • Chapter 12: Trigonometry>
          • 12.1: Trig Ratios>
            • Trig Ratios: Sine
            • Trig Ratio: Cosine
            • Trig Ratio: Tangent
            • Inverse Trig Functions
          • 12.2: Problem Solving with Right Triangles
          • 12.3: Law of Sines
          • 12.4: Law of Cosines
          • Chapter 12 Review
      • Common Core State Standards>
        • Congruence
        • Similarity, Right Triangles, & Trigonometry>
          • Pythagorean Theorem
        • Circles
        • Expressing Geometric Properties with Equations
        • Geometric Measurement & Dimension
        • Modeling with Geometry
    • Consumer Math>
      • Unit 1: Introduction to Consumers Math>
        • Chapter 1 Survey
      • Unit 2: Net Pay>
        • 2.1: Deductions from Gross Pay
        • 2.2: Federal Income Taxes
        • 2.3: State and City Income Tax
        • 2.4: Benefits & Job Expenses
        • 2.5: Analyze Take Home Pay
      • Unit 3: Banking>
        • 3.1: Savings Accounts
        • 3.2: Checking Accounts
        • 3.3: Electronic Banking
        • 3.4: Check Register Reconciliation
        • 3.5: Money Market & CD Accounts
        • 3.6: Annuities
      • Unit 4: Credit Cards>
        • 4.1: Credit Card Costs
        • 4.2/4.3: Credit Card Finance Charges
        • 4.4: Cash Advances
        • 4.5: Debt Management
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