Accelerated 6th Grade

This class covers Pre-Algebra topics in greater depth and at a faster pace than other advanced courses.

Topics include the real number system, algebraic reasoning, solving multi-step equations and inequalities, proportional relationships, linear functions, graphs, percents, analyzing and displaying data, geometric figures, measurement, right triangles, and probability. There is an emphasis on solving word problems.

While these topics are similar to those offered in most classes, more emphasis is placed on theory and application in this advanced version. The class moves at an accelerated pace.

The text used in this class is: Pre-Algebra. Holt McDougal 2012.

Students have access to an online textbook.

To remain in this class a student must maintain a B (86%) trimester average.

Accelerated Pre-Algebra I Cans

I can use a calculator accurately
I can evaluate and write variable expressions
I can simplify expressions by adding like terms
I can use powers and exponents
I can use the order of operations
I can compare and order integers
I can add integers
I can subtract integers
I can multiply and divide integers
I can plot points on a coordinate plane
I can check if a number is a solution to an equation
I can model real-life situations using algebraic equations
I can use the distributive property
I can simplify variable expressions
I can solve equations with variables
I can solve equations using adding and subtracting
I can solve equations using multiplication and division
I can solve equations with decimals
I can solve two-step equations
I can solve equations using the distributive property
I can solve equations with variables on both sides
I can solve inequalities using adding and subtracting
I can solve inequalities using multiplication and division
I can solve multi-step inequalities
I can write the prime factorization of a number
I can find GCF
I can evaluate equivalent fractions
I can find LCM
I can evaluate powers
I can work with negative and zero exponents
I can write numbers in scientific notation
I can write fractions as decimals and vice versa
I can add and subtract like fractions
I can add and subtract lie fractions
I can add and subtract unlike fractions
I can multiply fractions
I can divide fractions
I can use multiplicative inverse to solve equations
I can solve equations and inequalities
I can write and calculate a unit rate
I can write and solve proportions
I can solve a proportion using cross products
I can write fractions as percents
I can calculate a percent of a number
I can write proportions as percents
I can use decimals to solve percent problems
I can use equations to solve percent problems
I can find the percent of change
I can find markups, discounts, sales tax, and tips
I can find simple and compound interest
I can find an approximate square roots
I can simplify square roots
I can use Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems
I can use Pythagorean Theorem to measure indirectly
I can use distance and midpoint formulas
I can use tangent to find side lengths
I can use sine and cosine to find side lengths
I can classify polygons and quadrilaterals
I can calculate the area and perimeter of triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids
I can calculate the area and circumference of a circle
I can calculate the surface area of prisms, cylinders, cones, and pyramids
I can find the volume of rectangular prisms, cylinders, cones, and pyramids
I can find the absolute value of a number
I can use absolute value to add 2 integers
I can use formulas to model real-world situations