Pre Algebra (Period P2 NPA)

Course Scope:

This one-year course is designed to focus on three critical areas: 1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; 2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; and 3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness, including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, and technology, including calculators and computer software, is an integral part of this course.

Course Goals:

To develop the Standards for Mathematical Practice. [CCSS]
To know that there are numbers that are not rational and approximate them by rational numbers. [CCSS: 8.NS]
To work with radicals and integer exponents. [CCSS: 8.EE]
To understand the connections between proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations. [CCSS: 8.EE]
To analyze and solve linear equations and pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
[CCSS: 8.EE]
To define, evaluate, and compare functions. [CCSS: 8.F]
To use functions to model relationships between quantities. [CCSS: 8.F]
To understand congruence and similarity using physical models, transparencies, or geometry software. [CCSS: 8.G]
To understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem. [CCSS: 8.G]
To solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres. [CCSS: 8.G]
To investigate patterns of association in bivariate data. [CCSS: 8.SP] 

Textbook:           Our resources include McDougall Little: Pre-Algebra and Glencoe Math Course 3