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This is a TEMPLATE for a typical secondary math class. The orange headings are the same headings you will see in WINGS. Parents are not only encouraged, but are requested to personalize the class for their student. You may cut and paste each section (under the heading) into the appropriate box in WINGS - then you can delete any sections that don't apply and add anything you'd like to include. Please check with your SLPC if you have any questions.

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Class Title:

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Pre-Algebra

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Subject :

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Math

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Description and Learning Materials:

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Topics & Description:

 Reading and Writing Numbers
 Using Variables
 Representing Numbers
 Representing Sets of Numbers and Shapes
 Addition/Subtraction basic equations
 Geometrical Ideas
 Area Models and Distributive Property
 Multiplication basic equations
 Ratios and Proportions
 Linear Equations and Inequalities
 2-D/3-D Geometry
 Statistics and Variability
 Surface Area and Volume
 Probability
 Linear Relationships
 Variables, Function Patterns, and Graphs
 Properties of Numbers
 Solving Equations

This course will consist of completing daily problems, both from a textbook and from real life situations. Problems will be done both with and without a calculator. Evaluations will be made using both verbal and written quizzes and tests. Various mathematical measuring and drawing devices will also be used.

Texts/Materials:

Materials may include but are not limited to: textbooks, calculators, worksheets, computer technology and internet research, printer ink cartridge, math-related CDs and DVDs, math-related games and manipulatives, ticketed events, tutors, project and measuring supplies, memberships, field trips.

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Learning Goals/EALRs:

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Course Objectives and Goals:

 Provide the content the student needs to meet the demands of today’s mathematics curriculum.
 Reinforce and extend all number sense, computation, pre-algebra, statistics, geometry, and
measurement concepts and skills.
 Integrate statistics, measurement, and geometry where it is appropriate.
 Develop proficiency working with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, integers, and percents.
 Use these computation skills to solve real world problems.
 Develop student’s ability to recognize, use, and express proportional relationships.
 Provide the students with the opportunity to apply and sharpen mathematical skills and tools.
 Develop organizational skills, self-control and self-discipline.


EALRs:

1. The student understands and applies the concepts and procedures of mathematics.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1. Understand and apply concepts and procedures from number sense—number and numeration; computation; estimation.
1.2. Understand and apply concepts and procedures from measurement—attributes, units, and systems; procedures and estimation.
1.3. Understand and apply concepts and procedures from geometric sense—properties and relationships; locations and transformations.
1.4. Understand and apply concepts and procedures from probability and statistics—probability; statistics.
1.5. Understand and apply concepts and procedures from algebraic sense—patterns and functions; symbols and notations; evaluating and solving.

2. The student uses mathematics to define and solve problems.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1. Define problems—identify questions; determine information that is missing, extraneous, or known.
2.2. Construct solutions—select and use relevant information; apply appropriate strategies and procedures; determine a solution that is viable and mathematically correct.

3. The student uses mathematical reasoning.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1. Analyze information—analyze and compare mathematical information.
3.2. Conclude—draw and support conclusions; evaluate procedures and conclusions.
3.3. Verify results—justify results; check for reasonableness of results; validate thinking.

4. The student communicates knowledge and understanding in both everyday and mathematical
language.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1. Gather information—plan for collecting mathematical information; extract mathematical information.
4.2. Organize, represent, and share information—organize mathematical information; represent mathematical information in graphs; explain, or describe ideas using mathematical language and notation appropriate for audience and purpose.

5. The student understands how mathematical ideas connect within mathematics, to other subject
areas, and to real-world situations.
To meet this standard, the student will:
5.1. Relate concepts and procedures within mathematics—apply concepts and procedures from two or more content strands; identify, create, or use equivalent mathematical models and representations.
5.2. Relate mathematical concepts and procedures to other disciplines—identify and use mathematical patterns, thinking, and modeling in other subject areas; describe examples of contributions to the development of mathematics.
5.3. Relate mathematical concepts and procedures to real-world situations—understand how mathematics is used in everyday life and in career settings.

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Methods of Evaluation:

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Will include, but are not limited to, daily work, workbook pages, projects, tests, quizzes and discussions.