Algebra Mountain Summer School ✩ STAAR Test Prep ✩ Algebra 1 Credit Recovery

Teaching summer school? You deserve a break! I spent years perfecting this comprehensive algebra summer school curriculum so you can relax and recover. The Algebra Mountain is designed for busy Texas teachers searching for an effective and engaging summer school program.

How does it work?

The mountain prioritizes grade-level readiness TEKS and provides support for content missed in previous years as needed. Students take 60 small assessments to identify gaps in their knowledge. Based on those assessments, students receive support only on content they missed. This process tailors instruction to meet students' individual needs.

Try it for free ➜ Step 12 ✩ Slope from Graphs {Rise/Run} ✩ TEKS A.3B

Comprehensive Curriculum - Ready to Go!

Imagine the relief of having your summer school planning done! This curriculum includes all the materials you need. The design of this program is flexible and fits any schedule. Simply download, print, and go, or customize as needed.

• 360 Editable Pages
• 132 Google Form Quizzes
• 120 Formative Quizzes
• 12 Summative Exams
• 60 Mini-Lessons 
• 2 Mock STAAR Tests
• Answer keys!

Engaging and Student-Centered

This program is designed to meet students where they are, with the appropriate level of practice, support, and challenge. The mountain is an easy way to gamify your classroom. Your students will build confidence as they demonstrate mastery of standards and climb to the top of Algebra Mountain! 

• Motivating mountain climbing theme
• Gamification made simple
• 60 fun practice activities
• Mastery-based

TEKS-Aligned

Each step on the mountain reviews a skill or concept necessary for understanding the Algebra 1 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Readiness Standards.

• All Readiness Standards Covered 
• 1000 STAAR-Style Questions
• STAAR 2.0 Practice Tests with New Question Types!

Multi-Purpose Toolkit

The flexibility of the mountain extends beyond test prep, making it a valuable recourse year-round. Perfect for both individual students and entire classes, the Algebra Mountain excels in various scenarios:

• Accelerated Instruction (HB 4545)
• Response to Intervention (RTI)
• Home School Supplement
• Summer School Program
• Algebra 1 EOC Prep
• STAAR Test Prep

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Steps Included:

Milestone 1: Linear Expressions (TEKS A.10A & A.10D)

Step 1 ✩ Evaluate Linear Expressions

Step 2 ✩ Writing Linear Expressions

Step 3 ✩ Combining Like-Terms Linear ✩ TEKS A.10A

Step 4 ✩ Distribute to Simplify ✩ TEKS A.10D

Step 5 ✩ Simplify Linear Expressions ✩ TEKS A.10D

Milestone 2: Solving Linear Equations (TEKS A.5A & A.12E)

Step 6 ✩ Solving One-Step Equations

Step 7 ✩ Solving Two-Step Equations

Step 8 ✩ Variables on Both Sides

Step 9 ✩ Multi-Step Equations ✩ TEKS A.5A

Step 10 ✩ Solving Equations for Y ✩ TEKS A.12E

Milestone 3: Linear Key Features (TEKS A.3A, A.3B, & A.3C)

Step 11 ✩ Intercepts of Linear Graphs ✩ TEKS A.3C

Step 12 ✩ Slope from Graphs {Rise/Run} ✩ TEKS A.3B

Step 13 ✩ Slope Formula ✩ TEKS A.3A & A.3B

Step 14 ✩ Slope from Equations ✩ TEKS A.3A & A.3B

Step 15 ✩ Real World Rate of Change ✩ TEKS A.3B

Milestone 4: Graphing & Writing Linear Equations (TEKS A.2B, A.2C, & A.3C)

Step 16 ✩ Graphing Linear Functions ✩ TEKS A.3C

Step 17 ✩ Point-Slope Form ✩ TEKS A.2B

Step 18 ✩ Writing Equations {Graphs} ✩ TEKS A.2C

Step 19 ✩ Writing Equations {Tables} ✩ TEKS A.2C

Step 20 ✩ Writing Equations {Word Problems} ✩ TEKS A.2C

Milestone 5: Linear Inequalities (TEKS A.5B & A.3D)

Step 21 ✩ Graphing Inequalities on the Number Line

Step 22 ✩ One & Two Step Inequalities

Step 23 ✩ Multi-Step Inequalities ✩ TEKS A.5B

Step 24 ✩ Graphing Inequalities ✩ TEKS A.3D

Step 25 ✩ Graphing Inequalities ✩ TEKS A.3D

Milestone 6: Linear Systems (TEKS A.3F, A.2I, & A.5C)

Step 26 ✩ Graphing Linear Systems ✩ TEKS A.3F

Step 27 ✩ Writing Systems {Graphs & Tables} ✩ TEKS A.2I

Step 28 ✩ Writing Systems {Word Problems} ✩ TEKS A.2I

Step 29 ✩ The Substitution Method ✩ TEKS A.5C

Step 30 ✩ System Word Problems ✩ TEKS A.5C

Milestone 7: Linear Domain & Range (TEKS A.2A, A.12A, & A.12B)

Step 31 ✩ Identifying Functions ✩ TEKS A.12A

Step 32 ✩ Function Notation ✩ TEKS A.12B

Step 33 ✩ Discrete Domain and Range ✩ TEKS A.12B

Step 34 ✩ Continuous Domain and Range ✩ TEKS A.2A

Step 35 ✩ Domain and Range Word Problems ✩ A.2A

Milestone 8: Exponential Functions (TEKS A.9A, A.9B, A.9C, & A.9D)

Step 36 ✩ Graphing Exponential Functions ✩ A.9D

Step 37 ✩ Exponential Key Features ✩ A.9D

Step 38 ✩ Writing Exponential Functions ✩ A.9C

Step 39 ✩ Writing Exponential Functions ✩ A.9B ✩ A.9C

Step 40 ✩ Exponential Domain & Range ✩ A.9A

Milestone 9: Exponential Expressions (TEKS A.11A & A.11B)

Step 41 ✩ Product & Quotient of Powers ✩ A.11B

Step 42 ✩ Integer Exponents ✩ TEKS A.11B

Step 43 ✩ Power of Powers Rule ✩ TEKS A.11B

Step 44 ✩ Rational Exponents ✩ TEKS A.11B

Step 45 ✩ Combining Rules ✩ TEKS A.11B

Milestone 10: Quadratic Expressions (TEKS A.10A, A.10B, A.10D, A.10E, & A.6B)

Step 46 ✩ Simplifying Polynomials ✩ A.10A ✩ A.10D

Step 47 ✩ Multiplying Polynomials ✩ TEKS A.10B

Step 48 ✩ Vertex Form to Standard Form ✩ TEKS A.6B

Step 49 ✩ Factoring Trinomials (a = 1) ✩ TEKS A.10E

Step 50 ✩ Factoring Trinomials (a ≠ 1) ✩ TEKS A.10E

Milestone 11: Quadratic Functions BUNDLE (TEKS A.6A, A.6B, A.7A, & A.7B)

Step 51 ✩ Quadratic Key Features ✩ TEKS A.7A

Step 52 ✩ Quadratic Translations ✩ TEKS A.7C

Step 53 ✩ Quadratic Stretches & Compressions ✩ A.7C

Step 54 ✩ Writing Quadratic Equations ✩ TEKS A.6B

Step 55 ✩ Quadratic Domain & Range ✩ TEKS A.6A

Milestone 12: Quadratic Equations BUNDLE (TEKS A.6C & A.8A)

Step 56 ✩ Solve by Factoring ✩ TEKS A.8A

Step 57 ✩ Writing Equations from Zeros ✩ TEKS A.6C

Step 58 ✩ Solve by Taking Square Roots ✩ TEKS A.8A

Step 59 ✩ The Quadratic Formula ✩ TEKS A.8A

Step 60 ✩ Quadratic Applications ✩ A.8A

STAAR Redesign Practice Tests

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My mission is to create an engaging TEKS-aligned math curriculum so you can focus on your students instead of the STAAR test.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please get in touch with me at MathTexas@outlook.com. I would love to hear from you. Happy Summer!!