Mathematics Curriculum Guide
Number Sense and Number Systems
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| Refine, apply integer background.
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-Show history of math and how math solved problems of the times.
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-Use integer concept without worksheet or calculator. -View video Music of the Spheres.
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Test will assess integer knowledge. | Will do task on card chosen by teacher. Results are compared. | -The Middle School Mathematician, pp. 62,63. -Video Music of the Spheres.
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| Select and use appropriate method for computing from mental arithmetic, paper and pencil, calculator and computer methods. | -1. Matching Pairs Game: Cards are used matching
algebraic expressions to words. -2. The Numbers Game: Interpret math sayings. -3. Create inventory of math symbols and their meaning.
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-Recognize the verbal meanings of algebra terms and be able
to translate verbal into algebra. -Students list math symbols and their meaning.
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-Completion of both games. All pairs correctly matched in
1st. Discussion for 2nd. -Create poster or review sheet on math symbols and their meaning. |
-Play two games that require student to connect math
expressions to verbal and visual version. -Students look up or interview older students on advanced math symbols.
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- The Middle School Mathematician, pp. 50 - 53. - Hands-On-Projects, pp. 302-305.
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| Demonstrate use of order of operations
to evaluate expressions.
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-O-Cubed Directions Game: Will provide game sheet,
scissors, directions for play. - Order of Operations PEMDAS- "Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally" |
- Know how to use order of operations to produce answers to
problems. - Game one person "in charge" of each letter PEMDAS - group solves problems. |
Will follow on test using order of operations. | Be dealt card and use either of two options to use order of
operations for evaluation.
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Everyday Algebra, pp. 23, 24.
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| Define, solve, give examples of simple
equations and inequalities.
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Personalized word problem project. Will explain project to class, generate example sheet. | - Recognize link between word problems and algebraic
expressions. - Practice equation solving as they do project.
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- Graded Project. - Students will also do puzzles and problems about themselves. |
Interview a fellow classmate. Develop problems requiring logic puzzles and equations based on person. | ||
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| Use ordered pairs.
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- Use navigation and longitude and latitude coordinates.
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-Experiment with various functions and the
ordered pairs produced. -Students use coordinates to find location of floating objects at sea, buried treasures.
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-Will follow on test which uses functions and
ordered pairs. -Treasure hunt. |
-In pairs, students will do activities related
to ordered pairs. -Students create other applications of ordered pairs.
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- Hands-On-Math, pp. 64-65. - Hands-On-Algebra, p. 36.
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| Use, develop properties of real
numbers.
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-Property of signed real numbers.
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-Recognize how algebraic properties are used to produce
equivalent expressions. -Destroyer Game. |
Will follow on test which evaluates knowledge of properties. | Work with algebraic properties to provide answers which can
then be used to bid with in auction.
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- The Middle School Mathematician, pp. 54-55. | |
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| Compare, classify, contrast real number
system (& subsystems) by characteristics.
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-Visualize number system by characteristics.
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- Recognize a new number system and how it relates to our
system. - Draw a Venn Diagram of the number systems.
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A mini-project will be assigned so students will look at
other number systems.
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Complete worksheet with a partner. | ||
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| Operate on expressions to solve equations and inequalities. |
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Use principles of equation and inequality solving using a
calculator.
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Test will assess ability to solve equation and inequalities. | In groups of four, work on problems sheet.
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| Develop, illustrate, extend real world
problems using numerical, graphical, and symbolic representations.
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- Use real world problem to apply numerical, graphical and symbolic representations.
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-Use worksheet to solve problems using manipulatives created. -Use diagram and data about current video store to design new layout and inventory. |
-Discuss answers to problems with each group using
manipulatives to illustrate. -Final design of new video store. |
-Make paper pizzas with various ingredients. -Make various colored fish and tank. (Done in groups.) |
- Everyday Pre-Algebra, pp. 33, 36. - Algebra, Chicago 2nd Edition, Chapter 6 Test, Form D. |
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| Make arguments and proofs in algebraic
settings.
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-Learn to use calculator. Manipulate formulas for slope and
distance using calculator. -Students use software to investigate the pattern of slope and equation.
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Test will assess knowledge of slope and distance. | Math Applications. | - Hands-On Algebra, pp. 64,67-68. - T-Math Software. - Zounds!, p.216.
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| Determine slope, midpoint, and
distance.
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- TI-81 Activity Sheets on slope - distance formula. - Investigate relationship of equations and their graphs.
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Be able to write equations in standard form using slope and
y-intercept.
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Develop additional game cards to make a classroom version of game. | -Follow directions to calculate slope and distance using
graphing calculator. -From equation predict slope.
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- The Middle School Mathematician, pp. 91-92. | |
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| Solve, generate, extend systems of
linear equations with two variables.
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What's My Line game -Pass out directions and game
equipment.
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Make various game pieces as required. Work in pairs to play the game. | ||||
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| Solve, develop rational functions in
symbolic and graphing settings.
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| Solve quadratic equations, quadratic
formula.
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- Graphing calculator Activities on - Quadratic Formulas - Application - Develop factoring skills in order to solve quadratic equation.
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Use a calculator to evaluate an equation using the quadratic
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-Test will assess ability to use quadratic formula. -Algebra Tile.
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Follow instructions to use quadratic formula and applications
using a calculator.
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Hands-On Algebra, pp. 69, 73-74.
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| Display problem situations using
discrete math (graphs, sequences).
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- Do some sample sequences on overhead; give three sequence
sheets to each group. - Display problem situations in graphs.
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Present results to class and explain why sequence was completed. | - Develop at least five sequence problems per group. These
will be coordinated into an activity. - Collect data from real school situations and graph.
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-Work in groups to complete sequencing sheets. -Analyze advertisements to see how data is displayed to support product. |
Everyday Pre-Algebra, pp. 46-48.
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| Identify finite graphs
using matrices.
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Recognize role of matrices in helping to solve equations. | Test will assess ability to use matrices - both with and without calculator. | Follow instructions to use a calculator with matrices. | Hands-On Algebra, pp. 64-65. | |
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| Set parameters for project work. | Set parameters for project work. |
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Project will be graded based on criteria given.
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Research life of mathematician.Edit important information;
present information in the suggested format.
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Research materials. | |
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