Algebra 1 STAAR Keywords

Front

expression

Back

No equal sign, matching game

Match graphs by typing the whole problem in Line 1 and each answer choice in Line 2

Front

solve the following equation, find the value of x

Back

Equal sign, find intersection point

Front

rate of change

Back

find slope

Front

vertex

Back

highest or lowest point on a parabola, the middle (x,y)

Front

axis of symmetry

Back

x = x-value of vertex

vertical line that cuts parabola in half

Front

min/max height/value

Back

y-value of vertex

Front

RSXYZ

Back

Root

Solution

X-Intercept

Y=0

Zero

Where it crosses x-axis

(#,0)

Front

m in y=mx+b

Back

slope/rate of change

Front

b in y=mx+b

Back

y-intercept

(0, #)

Front

parabola opens up

Back

minimum