Mathematics Curriculum Guide
Estimation and Computation
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| Refine, apply basic factoring.
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- Factoring Activities - Factor for points. - Carrying factors. |
Understand role factoring plays in solving complex equations.
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Test will assess knowledge of factoring. | Follow directions as given. | - Everyday Algebra, p. 19. - Hands-On Math, pp. 38-39. |
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| Estimate, generate possible solutions to a given linear equation. | Real world problem - fencing business. Use data to estimate
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Students set up equations to estimate cost of fencing business. | Final cost equations. | Students talk with real owner of fence business to see their
cost equations.
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- Algebra, Chicago 2nd Edition. - Chapter 1 Test, Form D. |
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| Compute ordered pair solutions given
y=mx + b.
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Do ordered pair solutions and verify by computer solution.
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Solution of Green Glob problems. | - TE-Math Software. - Green Glob Software. |
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| Use spreadsheets in order of operation sets. | Model development and use of spreadsheets. | Use software to construct spreadsheet.
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