Ms. Duffy

Pre-Algebra

Pre-Algebra

This course is designed to help students master the targets, skills and reasoning strategies in the Pre-Algebra I Cans. The curriculum includes the basic components of functions, algebra, geometry, statistics, numbers and proportional reasoning. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student for Algebra 1.

Pre-Algebra. Larson, 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 indirecty