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Algebra 1B Examination for Acceleration/Credit By Exam Study Guide This Credit By Exam Study Guide can help you prepare for the exam by giving you an idea of what you need to study, review, and learn. To succeed, you should be thoroughly familiar with the subject matter before you attempt to take the exam. Every question that appears on the Credit by Exam/Examination for Acceleration is grounded in the knowledge and skills statements and student expectations within the state-mandated standards, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). It should be noted that an exam will not test every student expectation. However, it is important that students study and know the entire scope of the TEKS so that they can develop a complete understanding of the content. The CBE/EAs are a global exam grounded in the TEKS and are not designed to be a final exam for the University of Texas high school courses. You can view the TEKS for this exam online at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148. Since questions are not taken from any one source, you can prepare by reviewing any of the state-adopted textbooks. About the exam The Credit By Exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions that are equally weighted. The exam may consist of multiple-choice, true-false, and matching type questions. You will be allowed 3 hours to take the exam and you will be allowed to use a graphing calculator. Formulas Given with the Exam For paper-based exams, a formula sheet will be provided with your test. For computer-based exams, the proctor will provide to you a paper copy of the formula sheet immediately prior to testing. You will return the sheet after the exam. The following formulas will be on the formula sheet. y !y Slope of a line: m = 2 1 x2 ! x1 Slope-Intercept Form of an Equation: y = mx + b Point-Slope Form of an Equation: y ! y1 = m( x ! x1 )

!b b 2 ! 4 ac 2a Perimeter of a Rectangle: P = 2l + 2 w
Quadratic Formula: x = Area of a Rectangle: A = lw

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Concepts and Objectives The bulleted list and sample questions below may not refer to all the material that will be in the exam. This list only provides additional information for some of the student expectations tested in the Algebra I Second Semester Credit By Exam. Ultimately, you should use the TEKS to guide your exam preparation. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Work with linear and quadratic functions; Describe a functional relationship by selecting an equation or inequality that describes one variable in terms of another variable; Match a representation of a functional relationship with an interpretation of the results for a given situation; Translate functional relationships among numerous forms; Work with linear equations in different forms, such as slope intercept, standard, etc. Identify a valid decision or judgment based on a given set of data; work with both x- and y-intercepts; select an equation or inequality that can be used to find the solution; find a solution expressed as a number or a range of numbers; evaluate a solution in terms of a given context and determine whether the solution is reasonable; formulate and solve systems of linear equations; recognize how the graph of the parabola is modified when the quadratic equation changes.

Sample Questions These sample questions will give you a better idea of the types of questions you can expect on the Credit By Exam. These questions are provided to illustrate the format of the exam; they are not a duplicate of the actual exam. In order to be successful on the exam, you must study and review all of the concepts listed above. Multiple-Choice This part contains 5 multiple-choice questions. Circle the letter of the correct response to each of the following questions. 1. Elizabeth baby sits on the weekend to earn spending money. Her daily wage, w, is based on the number of hours she works, h, at $5.00 per hour, plus $4.00 per day to cover gas. Which equation best represents this relationship? A B C D w = 4h +5 w = 5h + 4h w = 9h w = 5h + 4

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( 2 x )( 4 x ) ? Which expression is equivalent to

4 2

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2x5

A B C D

3x2 4x 6x5 8x6

3. What is the domain of the function shown on the graph?

A B C D

3 < x < 3 0<x<3 3 < y < 3 0<y<3

1 2 x when the equation is changed 2

4. What is the effect on the graph of the equation y = to y = A

1 2 x? 2

1 2 1 x is a reflection of y = x2 across the x-axis. 2 2 1 2 1 B The graph of y = x is a reflection of y = x2 across the y-axis. 2 2 1 C The graph of y = x2 is translated 1 unit down. 2 1 D The graph of y = x2 is translated 1 unit up. 2

The graph of y =

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5. How does the graph of y = x2 differ from the graph of y = x2 + 2? A B C D The graph of y = x2 + 2 is narrower than the graph of y = x2. The graph of y = x2 + 2 is wider than the graph of y = x2. The graph of y = x2 + 2 is shifted up from the graph of y = x2. The graph of y = x2 + 2 is shifted to the right of the graph of y = x2.

Answer Key Item Number 1 2 3 4 5 Correct Answer D B A A C TEKS expectation A.1.C A.11.A A.2.B, A.9.A A.9.B A.9.C TAKS objective 1 5 2, 5 5 5

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