Mathematics Curriculum Guide

Estimation and Computation

Algebra

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  Refine, apply basic factoring.

 

 

- Factoring Activities

- Factor for points.

- Carrying factors.

Understand role factoring plays in solving complex equations.

 

 

Test will assess knowledge of factoring. Follow directions as given. - Everyday Algebra, p. 19.

- Hands-On Math, pp. 38-39.

Algebra

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  Estimate, generate possible solutions to a given linear equation. Real world problem - fencing business. Use data to estimate cost equations.

 

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.

 

- Algebra, Chicago 2nd Edition.

- Chapter 1 Test, Form D.

Algebra

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  Compute ordered pair solutions given y=mx + b.

 

Do ordered pair solutions and verify by computer solution.

 

Students use software to verify their ordered pair solutions.
 
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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