Unit 5: Integers

Adding and Subtracting Signed Numbers

Unit 3: Perimeter and Area

Frequent exposure to the concepts of area and perimeter helps students develop an understanding of the measurement process. A solid foundation in area and perimeter is necessary for students to succeed with the concepts of volume and surface area.

The ability to measure is a life skill. We measure area and/or perimeter when we lay carpet, paint a wall, put baseboard around a room, wallpaper a room, build a fence, and so on. Measurement is pervasive in our lives and it is important that students not only learn the formulas, but understand how they are developed and why they work.

Evaluation:

1) Tests/Quizes: 40%

2) Group Assessment Tools (15%)

3) Individual Assessment Tools (15%)

4) Unit Problem (15%)

5) Daily Work/Participation (15%)

Unit 2: Working with Fractions

Mathematics Background

What Are the Big Ideas?

• Equivalent fractions name the same number using different

denominators.

• Algorithms for adding and subtracting fractions require common

denominators.

• Estimation strategies for fractions focus on benchmarks such as one-

half and one whole.

• A fraction is an indicated division, and this can be used to find a

decimal representation.

• As for repeated addition of a whole number, repeated addition of a

fraction can be represented as multiplication of the fraction by a whole

number.

Evaluation

1) Tests & Quizzes (40%)

2) Weekly Group Assessment (15%)

3) Weekly Self Assessment (15%)

4) Unit Problem (15%)

5) Daily Participation/Observations (15%)

Unit 1: Patterns in Whole Numbers

Patterns exist in our world, and are found abundantly in mathematics. Finding a pattern is a good problem-solving strategy. A student who is proficient at recognizing and developing patterns should more easily develop algebraic reasoning.

There are many strategies for solving problems. It is important to use the most appropriate and efficient strategy when solving a problem. The ability to choose the appropriate strategy will become increasingly more important as students go further in their study of mathematics.

The ability to find the lowest common multiple of two or more numbers is a valuable tool when finding common denominators for adding and subtracting fractions.

Unit 1 Evaluation Summary:

1) Tests/Quizzes (40%)

2) Weekly Group Assessment Tool (15%)

3) Weekly Individual Assessment Tool (15%)

4) Unit Problem (15%)

5) Daily Work/Participation (15%)

Mathematics