Below are the major topics required for this course: Within each topic students will be able to:
Number and Number Operations (20% of the course)
Use the 4 basic arthimetic operations on rational numbers. Compare and order rational numbers. Express the products of reciprocals as equal to one. Estimate and evaluate square roots. Use negative exponents and scientific notation.
Ratio, Proportion and Percents (15% of the course)
Change percents to decimals and fractions. Use the concepts of ratio, rate, proportion and percent to solve problems. Interpret scale diagrams and enlargment and reduction diagrams.
Patterns and Relations (10% of the course)
Create and use patterns, variables, expressions equations and graphs to solve problems. be able to solve and verify one or two step linear equations.
Shape and Space (Measurement) (9% of the course)
Use the Phythagorean relationship. Use the area and perimeter formula for squares, triangles, paralellograms, trapezoids, and circles. Use formulas to calcuate the volume and surface area of right prisms, cylinders and composite 3-D objects.
Shape and Space (3D - 2D objects) (9% of the course)
Link angle meausres and the properties of parallel lines to the classification and properties of quadrilaterals. Construct 3-D objects. Apply concepts of shape and space to solve real world problems.
Statistics and Propbability (10% of the course)
Data Analysis: Describe, implement and analyze sampling procedures and draw appropriate inferences from the data collected. Chance and Uncertainty : Determine permutations and combinations of possible events using the fundamental counting principle, organized lists and formulae.
Problem Solving (7% of the course)
Use a variety of methods to solve real-life, practical, technical and theoretical problems. Demonstrate a willingness to engage in problem solving. Describe the process used ot solve a given problem (Integrated into the above topics)
Final Exam (20% of the course)
Demonstrate all of the above.
CHAPTER 1: Number Connections
CHAPTER 2: Operations with Rational Numbers
CHAPTER 3/4: Ratio, Rate, and Percent
CHAPTER 5: Graphing
CHAPTER 6: Solving Equations
CHAPTER 7: Measurement
CHAPTER 8: Surface Area and Volume
CHAPTER 9: Geometry
CHAPTER 10: Statistics and Probabilty