District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Mathematics


Mastery Math 1, Semester 1
Course Number: MA.MASTER1

Overview
This course is designed as an intervention for students who are having difficulty with the first semester of Algebra with Investigations or Integrated Algebra/Geometry. The focus of this course is on high expectations and building self-esteem. The mastery format of this course will address the remediation of fundamental skills that the support of a scientific calculator and all prerequisite skills necessary for success in Algebra (with Investigations) or Integrated Algebra/Geometry. Topics will include skills needed for success such as fractions, signed numbers, order of operations, linear algebra, introductory geometry, percent and story problems. Students who successfully complete this course are ready for entry to the first semester of Algebra (with Investigations) or Integrated Algebra/Geometry. Due to the unique nature of this course, the only grades given will be an A or F. No credit will be given to students who have received credit for this course and Foundations in Algebra 1, Nova Net Pre-Algebra 1A or any equivalent Pre-Algebra 1 course. This course will not satisfy college entrance requirements (CCHE). A scientific calculator is required for this course. 
Prerequisite: Teacher placement only
Course Length: 2   Period Length: 1   Grade Level:  9-12   Credit per Semester: 3
Additional Credit Information: Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Math requirement or Elective)

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

  • Mathematics is a tool for communication.

  • It is essential to be able to communicate the reasoning used to solve problems.

  • Algebra is a universal language and a way of thinking.

  • Functions model the real world.

  • Discerning patterns is a way of understanding the world.

  • Life involves probability and statistics.

  • Geometry builds our world.

  • Discerning patterns is a way of understanding the world and helps us to make and test conjectures.

  • Units and precision matter.

  • Proportional reasoning solves real world problems.

  • Mathematics incorporates multiple problem solving strategies.

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  • What gives a number value? 

  • How do you know what an answer looks like before you solve the problem?

  • How is math a universal language?  

  • How are functions used to model data?

  • In what ways can we use mathematical thinking to model real world situations?

  • In what ways can you represent a function?

  • How is looking at graphs, tables and other graphics a way of reading?

  • How is algebra generalized arithmetic?

  • How does algebra help make more sense of geometry?

  • How can data be used to mislead/ manipulate people?

  • How can something change and stay the same?  

  • How is geometry related to everything?

  • How is the triangle the essential building block for everything? 

  • What does it mean to be average?

CSAP Standards: Highest Frequency High Frequency Other Standards and E-Skills

Standard 1:  (Number Sense)  Students develop number sense and use numbers and number relationships in problem solving situations and communicate the reasoning in solving these problems.
1.1 Use exponents to show how many times a base are used
1.2 Read and write large whole numbers. Read, identify, and utilize place value with large numbers.  Locate decimal values on a number line

Standard 2: (Algebra and Functions) Students use algebraic methods to explore, model and describe patterns and functions involving numbers, shapes, data, and graphs in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
2.1 Recognize, extend and use geometric, numeric, linear, or visual patterns to solve a problem.  Using the rule for a pattern to represent it in a table, graph, and problem solve.  Recognize an equation that models a given situation.
2.5a Solve simple equations
2.5b Translate English expressions and algebraic expressions
2.2 Recognizing, describing, and extending a pattern and function using tables and graphs in a problem solving situation.  Using a table to find a constant/unit rate.
2.5 Substituting in a formula to compute a value. Solving a simple linear equation in a problem solving situation. Using a linear function given in a context to solve a problem.

Standard 3: (Statistics and Probability) Students use data collection and analysis, statistics, and probability in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
3.1a Construct a histogram and stem-and-leaf plot
3.1b Read, interpret and draw conclusions from histograms and stem-and-leaf plots
3.1b Read, interpret and draw conclusions from circle graphs
3.1 Read, interpret, and draw conclusions from line graphs, bar graphs, histograms, and circle graphs

Standard 4: (Geometry) Students use geometric concepts, properties, and relationships in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
4.5b Solve problems involving area of circles, triangles, and parallelograms
4.5c Solve problems involving surface area of rectangular prisms
4.6a Reflect, translate, and rotate figures to determine congruency

Standard 5: (Measurement) Students use a variety of tools and techniques to measure, apply the results in problem-solving situations, and communicate the reasoning involved in solving these problems.
5.4a Solve problems involving area of trapezoids, regular hexagons, and regular octagons

Standard 6: (Computation) Students link concepts and procedures as they develop and use computational techniques, including estimation, mental arithmetic, paper-and-pencil, calculators, and computers, in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning involve
6.2 Order of Operations (Parenthesis, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction; PEMDAS Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing with whole numbers, exponents, decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, and integers.
6.2 Recognize format of equations with one or more variables. Introduce 1 step equations

Sample Units

District 11 Diamond Units/Lessons Overview - includes information about the purpose, goals and structure of these sample instructional units:

Parents

Due to the unique nature of this course, the only grades given will be an A or F. No credit will be given to students who have received credit for this course and Foundations in Algebra 1, Nova Net Pre-Algebra 1A or any equivalent Pre-Algebra 1 course. This course will not satisfy college entrance requirements (CCHE).

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