MIDDLE SCHOOL: MATH

Register here

Course Name: M/J Mathematics 1
Course Code: 1205010
Honors Course Code:
AP Course Code:

Description:

Did you know that zebras are black with white stripes? Or that kangaroos can only move forward? Zookeepers know these things, and so will you when you use some basic math skills as the zookeeper of your own virtual zoo. You’ll also find out that math is really important for figuring out real world problems like how much food and space your animals will need.

In this course you’ll learn about numbers, fractions, percentages, and data analysis. You’ll also see how geometry and solving problems with algebra will help keep your animals and the humans who visit your zoo happy. You’ll even have a pet toucan, who will help make learning math fun.

You’ll find dozens of animals in your zoo. You’ll also find that the mathematical concepts and processes learned in this course will make you a better student, and better worker in any profession you may choose.

Recommended for 6th Grade

Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments / 32-36 weeks

Major Topics and Concepts:

Segment 1

* Grouping numbers [real, rational, irrational, integers, whole, counting]
* Prediction and Patterns
* Order of Operations
* Absolute Value
* Divisibility Rules and Prime Factorization
* Identifying Prime and Composite Numbers
* Exponents
* Comparing and Ordering Decimals
* Rounding Decimals [ones, tenths, hundredths, thousandths]
* Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, & Dividing Decimals
* Estimating Decimals
* Scientific Notation [standard from to scientific notation & vice versa] –Advanced Credit
* Properties [commutative, associative, identity, distributive]
* Combining like terms
* One step equations
* Evaluating Expressions
* Coordinate System and Ordered Pairs
* Graphing Relations and Functions
* Solving Inequalities-Advanced Credit
* Fractions-Equivalent, Mixed Numbers, & Improper Fractions
* Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, & Dividing fractions and mixed numbers
* Comparing and Ordering Fractions
* Estimating Fractions
* Translate and Solve Story Problems-Advanced Credit
* Graphing [identifying line, bar and circle graphs properties]
* ScatterPlots-Advanced Credit
* Data Tables [creating and interpreting]
* Stem-and-Leaf Plots and Box-and-Whisker Plots
* Circle & Line graphs [interpreting data from graphs]
* Measures of Central Tendency
* Probability

Segment 2

* Ratios/Fractions/Percents
* Points, Lines, & Angles
* Classifying Triangles and Quadrilaterals
* Transformations
* Similar and Congruent Figures
* Three Dimensional Shapes
* Pythagorean Theorem-Advanced Credit
* Geometric Formulas [finding area, perimeter of polygons & circles]
* Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms and Cylinders
* Volume of Cylinders-Advanced Credit
* Conversions [converting inches/feet/meters/quarts/gallons/miles/kilometers/etc.]
* Ratios/Fractions/Percents
* Computing w/ Integers
* One & two step equations
* Problem Solving Strategies
* Number Systems-Advanced Credit

Course Assessment and Participation Requirements:

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, VLACS guides students to reflect on their learning and to evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of self-checks, practice lessons, multiple choice questions, free response questions, labs, oral assessments, and discussions. Instructors evaluate progress and provide interventions through the variety of assessments built into a course, as well as through contact with the student in other venues.