District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Mathematics


Pre AP Algebra 8.1: Yearly Overview
Course Number: MAM.PAPA81

Overview
Pre-AP Algebra 8 is a formal study of the real number system, its properties and operations. This course includes solving first and second-degree equations on polynomials, and applications of algebraic methods of problem solving. Students are expected to resolve higher level and above grade level mathematical problems and apply mathematical concepts to solving real work situations. This course conforms to the latest National Council of Teachers in Mathematics Standards (NCTM standards). Class assignments and activities build on, expand and accelerate higher level thinking skills of analysis, synthesis, evaluation, concepts, inferences, content and skills, and integrate units that promote mathematical connections through a student inquiry based approach and self direction. Students are provided with additional opportunities for extension and application.
Prerequisite: Mastery the content of seventh and eighth grade mathematics, diagnostic assessment and/or staff recommendation.
Course Length: 1   Period Length: 1   Grade Level:  6-8 Credit per Semester: 1

Semester 1
Quarter 1: August Unit (@ 10 days)
Quarter 1: September Unit (@ 20 days)
Quarter 1: October Unit (@ 15 days)
Quarter 2: October Unit (@ 10 days)
Quarter 2: November Unit (@ 20 days)
Quarter 2: December Unit (@ 15 days)
Semester 2
Quarter 3: January Unit (@ 20 days)
Quarter 3: February Unit (@ 15 days)
Quarter 3: March Unit (@ 10 days) 
Quarter 4: April - May Unit (@ 35 days)

Assessment
Math Mastery Review - 1.1.   Math Mastery Review - 1.2   Math Mastery Review - 1.3.
Math Mastery Review - 1.4.   Math Mastery Review - 1.5.

 


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

Solutions must be reasonable.

Order is important.

There are different ways of estimating.

Computation and reasoning are vital mathematical tools.

Algebra is a language

Patterns are a way of understanding the world.

Functions model the real world.

Geometry builds our world.

Units matter.

Measurements are used to compare.

Scale matters.

Formulas are used in the real world.

Dimensional change affects geometry.

Data can be used and represented in many forms.

Data can be used to draw conclusions.

Data displays can be misleading.

Models assist in determining outcomes.

Through probability predications are made.

Models or counting techniques assist in determining outcomes.

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

  • How are characteristics of numbers and number concepts identified and used?

  • How are properties of numbers like the rules of a game?

  • When is the "correct" answer not the best solution?

  • How is the order of operations similar to following the rules of a game?

  • How do you select, apply, and explain the strategies chosen to solve a problem?

  • How do you decide and justify your problem solving technique?   

  • How do you convert from one representation to another?

  • How would you describe a pattern algebraically?

  • How do you predict and describe how a change in one quantity affects another in a functional relationship?

  • How do you solve linear equations using a variety of methods?

  • How do you decide which mathematical strategy to use when solving problems involving ratios, proportions, and similarities?

  • How would you solve problems in real-world situations using coordinate geometry?

  • How do you determine which strategy to use when solving problems involving perimeter, area, surface area, and volume?

  • How can figures be transformed to determine congruency?

  • How is measurement used to describe and make comparisons?

  • How would you read and interpret scales in a variety of visual representations?

  • How would you develop and use formulas and procedures to solve problems involving measurement?

  • How does changing dimensions affect the characteristics of two- and three- dimensional figures?

  • How would you organize and construct displays of data?

  • What conclusions or predictions could you make from data organizers?

  • How would you display and use measures of central tendency and variability in problem solving situations?

  • How do you know if data has been misused?

  • How would you analyze data to make convincing arguments?

Quarter 1 Big Ideas: Integers, Algebra, Order of Operations, Use Decimals and Fractions
Quarter 2 Big Ideas: Geometry, Measurement, Proportional Reasoning, Geometric Patterns, Percents
Quarter 3 Big Ideas: Probability, Statistics, Pythagorean Theorem
Quarter 4 Big Ideas: Algebra

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.
1.2 Compare and order integers, fractions, decimals, and percents (include a number line also)

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 Describe algebraic (number) patterns and make connections between tables, graphs, and rules for these patterns.
2.2 Complete a pattern and write a rule/equation (find the nth term for the pattern).
2.2 Find the constant rate/slope and the starting point/y-intercept of a table and graph.
2.4 Distinguish between linear and non-linear graphs and tables.
2.5 Write and solve simple linear equations.

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.
3.1 Read and construct display of data: circle graphs, scatter plots, box and whisker, stem-and-leaf, histogram
3.2 Compute range, mean, median, and mode
3.6 Find probability using tree diagrams and lists (Experimental/Theoretical)
3.7 Using counting principles to determine the number of possible outcomes: (permutations/combinations)

Standard 4: (Geometry) Students use geometric concepts, properties, and relationships in problem-solving situations and communicate the reasoning used in solving these problems.
4.3 Apply ratios, proportions and similarity in problem solving situations
4.5 Use formulas and solve problems with area, perimeter, surface area, and volume of right prisms and cylinders
4.6 Reflect, translate and rotate figures on a coordinate grid.

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.
5.4 Use formulas and solve problems with area, perimeter, surface area, and volume of right prisms and cylinders
5.5 Describe how changes in linear dimensions affect area, perimeter, surface area, and volume.

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 involved.
6.2 Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Integers
6.4 Compute to solve problems with fractions, decimals, percents, and integers.  Check for reasonable answers.
6.2 Order of Operations with Integers
 

Sample Units

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

Assessment
Math Mastery Review - 1.1.pdf   Math Mastery Review - 1.2.pdf   Math Mastery Review - 1.3.pdf
Math Mastery Review - 1.4.pdf   Math Mastery Review - 1.5.pdf  

Parents

 

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