Pre-Algebra A
MA.07.PreAlgebraATFv2.Bnet4copy
This pre-algebra course provides basic principles, concepts and techniques that are necessary for students' success in higher level mathematics courses. Content material includes using the four operations with integers and rational numbers, algebra basics such as the order of operations, using variables and combining like terms. 1-step and 2-step equations, and inequalities, will be explored as well as multi-step equations. Designated for students with little or no algebra background.
Enduring Understanding
The student will understand:
- Math is essential to every day life.
- Math is a skill that involves scaffolding of previous knowledge.
- The basic math operations help us develop higher level thinking skills through analysis and application.
- Interpreting charts/tables/graphs and the data contained within will promote higher-level thinking and reasoning skills.
Essential Questions
- If the order of operations were not followed when simplifying an expression, how would it affect the answer?
- What real world situations can you apply linear equations or inequalities to?
- How do you use algebraic patterns and functions to determine and explain an equation?
- How can a functional relationship be used to explain a graph?
- How is adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers important in your everyday lives?
- How can you relate adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing rational numbers to real world situations?
- How can fractions, decimals, integers, ratios, proportions and percents be useful in solving problems that you would not consider math related?
Content Topics
Unit 1
Algebra basics
Unit 2
Integers
Unit 3
Equations & Inequalities
Unit 4
Intro to fractions
Unit 5
Operations with fractions
Unit 6
Percentages
Key Skills
- 4 operations (+,-,x, )
- Application
- Analysis
- Synthesize
- Organize Information
- Solve equations
- Order of operations
- Reading Comprehension
Assessments
- Homework
- Tests/quizzes
- Written Explanations
- Oral Explanations
- Projects
Standards Alignment:
National Standards:
Understand patterns, relations, and functions
Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships
Analyze change in various contexts
PA State Standards:
2.1 Numbers, Number Systems and Number Relationships
2.2. Computation and Estimation
2.3 Measurement and Estimation
2.4 Mathematical Reasoning and Connections
2.5 Mathematical Problem Solving and Communication
2.6 Statistics and Data Analysis
2.7 Probability and Predictions
2.8 Algebra and Functions
