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The Colors of Algebra
Rigor and Resilience at a "Last Chance" School


Joanne da Luz, Life Learning Academy, San Francisco USD

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Teaching Key Algebraic Concepts through Interdisciplinary Mathematics Teaching Students Who Have Failed in – and Been Failed By – Traditional Schooling

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Algebra I Standards for Grade 9

  • 4.0 Students simplify expressions before solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable, such as 3(2x - 5) + 4 (x - 2) = 12
  • 10.0 Students  add, subtract, multiply, and divide monomials and polynomials.  Students solve multistep problems, including word problems, by using these techniques.
  • 14.0  Students solve a quadratic equation by factoring or completing a square.

Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools, Prekindergarten Through Grade Twelve

  • 1.0 ARTISTIC PERCEPTION
    • Processing, Analyzing, and Responding to Sensory Information Through the Language and Skills Unique to the Visual Arts
  • 2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION
    • Creating, Performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts
      • 2.1 Solve a visual arts problem that involves the effective use of the elements of art and the principles of design.
    • Communication and Expression Through Original Works of Art
      • 2.5 Create an expressive composition, focusing on dominance and subordination.
  • 4.0 AESTHETIC VALUING
    • Responding to, Analyzing, and Making Judgments About Works in the Visual Arts:
      Students analyze, assess, and derive meaning from works of art, including their own, according to the elements of art, the principles of design, and aesthetic qualities.
    • Make Informed Judgments
      • 4.3 Formulate and support a position regarding the aesthetic value of a specific work of art and change or defend that position after considering the views of others.
      • 4.4 Articulate the process and rationale for refining and reworking one of their own works of art.
      • 4.5 Employ the conventions of art criticism in writing and speaking about works of art.
  • 5.0 CONNECTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, APPLICATIONS
    • Connecting and Applying What Is Learned in the Visual Arts to Other Art Forms and Subject Areas and to Careers
      Students apply what they learned in the visual arts across subject areas. They develop competencies and creative skills in problem solving, communication, and management of time and resources that contribute to lifelong learning and career skills.

 

 

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