Ms. Duffy

Advanced Pre-Algebra

Advanced Pre-Algebra

This course is designed to help students master the concepts, skills and reasoning strategies in the Pre-Algebra targets. The curriculum includes components from functions, algebra, geometry, statistics, numbers and proportional reasoning. The curriculum moves at an accelerated pace.

The curriculum moves at an accelerated pace. Students will need a math score of 90% or higher on MAP math and a reading score of 90% or higher on reading, and a Final Math score of 85% or higher. Students must maintain a B or better at the end of each trimester in order to remain in the class.

This course is intended for an above-average serious student who is motivated, responsible and able to learn at a fast pace. This is the same course as Pre-Algebra but moves faster and covers material in more depth with emphasis on problem solving and concept mastery.
Mathematics, Grade 7. Holt McDougal 2012
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Students grades are based on Target Tests only.

Math Grading

A

4

3.80-4.00

A-

3.7

3.70-3.79

B+

3.3

3.30-3.69

B

3

3.00-3.29

B-

2.7

2.70-2.99

C+

2.3

2.30-2.69

C

2

2.00-2.29

C-

1.7

1.70-1.99

D+

1.3

1.30-1.69

D

1

1.00-1.29

D-

0.7

0.70-0.99

Pre-Algebra Targets

  • I can use a calculator accurately
  • I can add, subtract, multiply and divide integers
  • I can place integers on a number line
  • I can simplify expressions
  • I can evaluate expressions that contain variables
  • I can simplify expressions by adding like terms
  • I can add 3 or more integers
  • I can model real world situations with algebraic expressions
  • I can plot points on a coordinate plane
  • I can solve two-step equations
  • I can check if a number is a solution to an equation
  • I can use order of operations
  • I can use distributive property
  • I can model real life situations using algebraic equations
  • I can solve multi-step equations
  • I can solve simple inequalities
  • I can evaluate powers
  • I can add and subtract fractions
  • I can multiply and divide fractions
  • I can find the GCF of 2 or more numbers
  • I can find the LCM of 2 or more numbers
  • I can write numbers in scientific notation
  • I can evaluate numbers with negative exponents
  • I can evaluate numbers with a zero exponent
  • I can classify numbers as rational and irrational
  • I can write and solve proportions in word problems
  • I can solve a proportion
  • I can write and calculate a unit rate
  • I can write and solve proportions from story problems
  • I can write proportions as percents
  • I can write percents as decimals
  • I can write fractions as percents
  • I can calculate percent of a number
  • I can calculate percents to find discounts
  • I can solve percent equations
  • I can use square roots
  • I can calculate the area and perimeter of triangles and parallelograms
  • I can calculate surface area of prisms and cylinders
  • I can find volume of rectangular prisms and cylinders
  • I can calculate the area and circumference of a circle
  • I can classify polygons
  • I can find absolute value of a number
  • I can use absolute value to add 2 integers
  • I can use formulas to model real world situations
  • I can use Pythagorean Theorem to measure indirectly