Pre-Algebra

 

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Themes

 

 

Algebraic Expressions and integers:

How are quantitative relationships represented by numbers?

Solving Equations:

Exponents and Scientific Notation:

How are quantitative relationships represented by numbers?

Exponents and Scientific Notation:

How are quantitative relationships represented by numbers?

Ratios, Proportions and Percents

Linear Functions and Graphing

 

CMT Prep

Linear Functions and Graphing

 

Area and Volume

Right Angles and Algebra

Summative Evaluations and Course Synthesis

 

 

Topics

 

 

Variables and Expressions

Order of Operations

Integers

Solving Equations

Metrics

Decimals

Exponents and Scientific Notation

 

Fractions & Decimals: Mixed Numbers

 

Converting Customary Units

Percent Equations

Similar Figures

Data Analysis

Data Analysis

 

Slopes

 

Equations with 2 variables

 

Data Analysis

 

Slopes

 

Scatter Plots

Area

 

Volume

 

Space Figures

Square Roots

 

Irrational Numbers

 

The Pythagorean Theorem

Learning

Standards

 

1.3 a. Use and extend algebraic concepts to include real and complex numbers, vectors and matrices.

2.1a. Represent real- world situations and solutions to problems using the appropriate symbolic form (fractions, decimals or percents).

. 2.1b. Understand the use of scientific notation as related to powers of ten as an efficient method for writing and comparing very large numbers

2.1c. Use percents to make comparisons between groups of unequal size.

4.1a. Select the appropriate visual representation of data based on the kind of data collected and the purpose for its use.

 

4.2 a. Understand that measures of central tendency and spread can be used to describe data sets and justify conclusions.

4.3 a. Compare and determine experimental and theoretical probabilities.

 

3.2a. Understand how three-dimensional objects can be represented in two dimensions using base plans (footprints), orthogonal views, nets and isometric drawings.

3.1a. Describe and classify polygons according to their transformational properties.

 

 

All Standards review and evaluation

 

Major Skills

 

 

Students will:

Write/Evaluate numerical expressions

Simply numerical expressions

Utilize order of operations

Represent, graph & order integers

Determine opposites and absolute value

Write rules for patterns

Identify/graph ordered pairs.

Students will:

Classify equation types

Solve equations involving integers

Using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Solve 2 step equations

 

Students will:

Find factors using divisibility

Simplify variable expressions

Use scientific notation

Compare/order fractions

Accurately add, subtract multiply an divide fractions.

Convert customary units.

 

 

Students will:

Accurately add, subtract multiply an divide mixed numbers.

 

Accurately add, subtract multiply an divide fractions.

 

Convert customary units.

 

Students will:

Simply ratios

Calculate rates and unit rates

Solve proportions accurately

Use proportions to solve real world problems

Calculate probability and odds

Express decimals an fractions as percents (review)

Students will:

Construct and interpret graphs using real world relationships between variables.

 

Explore change rate using graphing calculators, tables and graphs

 

Students will:

Use a table to plot/graph linear functions

 

Determine slope of line

 

Interpret/Draw scatter plots

 

 

Students will:

Find area of

Rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, circles, irregular figures.

 

Determine surface area and volume of 3 D figures

 

Students will:

Calculate squares and square roots of numbers

 

Use Pythagorean Theorem to identify right triangles.

Students will:

Summarize course knowledge and examine year long achievement.

Textbook Chapters

Chapter 1 and 2:

Algebraic Solving

Equations and Equalities

Chapters 3

Decimals

and 7.1 Equations

Chapters 4:

Factors, Fractions and Exponents

Chapter 5:

Operations with Fractions

Chapter 6:

Ratios, Proportions and Perspective

Chapter 8:

Linear Functions

and CMT review

Rally Book,

Level H, CMT Prep

Chapter 10:

Area and Volume

Chapter 11:

Right Triangles and Algorithms

Summative Math Assessments and Course Review

Coached Projects

 

Mass Confusion:

Balance scales, equations and inequalities

Big Division and Big Decision:

Use divisibility rules to design your own calendar

 

 

 

Project Graduation:

Know your variables!

 

 

 

 

Seminars 

 

 

Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles (Probability)

Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles

(Arithmetic)

Laws of Exponents

Spider Legs

Spinners/101 Cooperative Learning Activities

Entertaining Mathematical Puzzles

(Speed Puzzles)

The Dismantling Tree

How Do You Say “I Love You “ in Artithmetic?

Triangle Problem

Are Only Some People Good at Math?

 

 

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