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Build a solid foundation within Pre-Algebra math, develop strong problem-solving skills, and learn to solve equations with clear critical thinking.
- To get the most out of this course, I suggest that each week you follow a routine.
- First, you should watch that week's recorded lesson (some weeks there are two recordings) .
- Following this, you should complete the homework that has been assigned for those lessons. Most of the homework problems that are assigned are odd-numbered so that you can check your homework in the back of the textbook. The homework is meant to be your practice to prepare you for the quizzes and tests. After the homework is complete, you should take the quiz that corresponds to those lessons.
- Once a chapter is complete, you will notice that there will also be test in addition to the normal weekly material. I hope that this class serves to help you grow in your knowledge and understanding of mathematics!
This is Part One of a two-part course.
Total classes: 14 live plus 7 pre-recorded
Prerequisite: Middle School Math 2 or equivalent
Suggested grade level: 8th grade (other grade levels welcome)
Suggested credit: 1 full semester Pre-Algebra or Math
Instructor: Emily Nardozzi, M.Ed.
Course description: Pre-Algebra is a course designed to prepare students for Algebra 1. We will spend time performing basic operations on integers and rational numbers, as well as work on solving one and two-step equations with both integers and rational numbers. This course also covers real numbers and the Pythagorean theorem, proportions, algebra, geometry, percentages, area and volume, probability, statistics, inequalities, and linear functions.
Course Outline:
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Week 1: 1.1 A Plan for Problem Solving, 1.2 Variables, Expressions, and Properties, 1.3 Integers and Absolute Value
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Week 2: 1.4 Adding Integers, 1.5 Subtracting Integers, 1.6 Multiplying and Dividing Integers
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Week 3: 1.7 Writing Expressions and Equations, 1.8 Solving Addition and Subtracting Equations, 1.9 Solving Multiplication and Division Equations
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Week 4: 2.1 Fractions and Decimals, 2.2 Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers, 2.3 Multiplying Rational Numbers, 2.4 Dividing Rational Numbers
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Week 5: 2.5 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions, 2.6 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions, 2.7 Solving Equations with Rational Numbers (recorded lesson)
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Week 6: 2.8 Powers and Exponents, 2.9 Scientific Notation
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Week 7: 3.1 Square Roots, 3.2 Estimating Square Roots, 3.3 The Real Number System
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Week 8: 3.4 The Pythagorean Theorem, 3.5 Using the Pythagorean Theorem, 3.6 Distance on the Coordinate Plane
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Week 9: 4.1 Ratios and Rates, 4.2 Rate of Change, 4.3 Slope
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Week 10: 4.4 Solving Proportions, 4.5 Similar Polygons
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Week 11: 4.6 Scale Drawings and Models, 4.7 Indirect Measurement
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Week 12: 5.1 Ratios and Percents, 5.2 Fractions, Decimals, and Percents, 5.3 The Percent Proportion
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Week 13: 5.4 Finding Percents Mentally, 5.5 Percent and Estimation, 5.6 The Percent Equation
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Week 14: 5.7 Percent of Change, 5.8 Simple Interest
Course materials: Mathematics: Applications and Concepts, Course 3, Student Edition (Glencoe Mathematics), 2005 Edition. We recommend purchasing the book used as they can be found for as little as $0.99 plus s/h: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0078668484/catholictreas-20 (click on Used).
Note: You can also buy the Teacher's Edition if you would like to have a textbook with solutions to all problems (student edition only provides answers to odd-numbered problems). The downside to using only the teacher's edition is students will not be able to do their homework problems without seeing the solutions right in front of them. This could serve as a great second text to use for extra practice. The ISBN for the teacher's edition are below.
- ISBN-10: 0078668514
- ISBN-13: 978-0078668517
Homework: 2-4 lessons per week with 15-20 homework problems per lesson, 1 short quiz per week, and a chapter test approximately every other week.
- Teacher: Emily Nardozzi