MIDDLE SCHOOL: MATH II

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Course Name: M/J Mathematics 2
Course Code: 1205040
Honors Course Code:
AP Course Code:

Description:

Sometimes the best way to learn mathematics is to see how it is used. To do that, we have a lot of great field trips planned for you. Among the interesting places you’ll visit are an airport, an amusement park, a golf course, and an elections office. At each place, you’ll learn important math concepts and how they apply to the real world.

In this course, you’ll learn how to estimate and measure quantities, describe what’s happening with graphs and algebraic equations, and use statistics to make predictions. You’ll even use your knowledge of area, perimeter and circumference to map out a park near you.

Math is everywhere! The purpose of this course is to help you see the thousands of ways it is used. You’ll also learn lots of math tools for solving problems and for creating your own new ways to use math.

Prerequisites: Recommended for 7th Grade

Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments / 32-36 weeks

Major Topics and Concepts:

Segment 1

* Samples and Populations
* Range, Mean, Median and Mode
* Stem and Leaf Plot
* Frequency Tables
* Box and Whisker Plots
* Circle Graphs
* Histograms/Bar Graphs
* Line Graphs
* Scatter Plots
* Graphs that Distort (Mislead)
* Exponents
* Scientific Notation and Powers of 10
* Order of Operations
* Least Common Multiple
* Prime Factors and Prime Factorization
* Greatest Common Factor
* Algebraic Expressions and Variables
* Combining Like Terms
* Adding and Subtracting to Solve Equations
* Multiplying and Dividing to Solve Equations
* Using Distance Formula (Advanced lesson)
* Integers
* The X and Y Coordinate Planes
* Adding and Subtracting Integers
* Multiplying and Dividing Integers
* Solutions to Equations Containing Integers
* Decimals and Fractions
* Mixed Numbers and Equivalent Fractions
* Decimals and Equivalent Fractions
* Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers Adding and Subtracting Decimals
* Multiplication and Division of Decimals by Integers
* Multiplication and Division of Integers and Decimals by Decimals
* Solving Equations Containing Decimals
* Multiplying Mixed Numbers and Fractions
* Dividing Mixed Numbers and Fractions
* Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
* Adding and Subtracting Fractions
* Solving Equations Containing Fractions (Advanced lesson)
* Rates and Ratios
* Identifying and Writing Proportions
* Solving Proportions
* Analyzing Dimensions
* Proportions and Similar Figures
* Scale Models and Drawings
* Sets, Venn Diagrams (Advanced lesson)

Segment 2

* Decimals, Fractions and Percents
* Percent of a Number
* Solving Equations that Contain Percents
* Percent of Change
* Percents in Real Life Situations (Tips, Interest, Commissions)
* Points, Lines and Angles
* Angles and their measures
* Perpendicular and Parallel Lines (Advanced Lesson)
* Polygons
* Triangles
* Quadrilaterals
* Angles in Polygons
* Circles
* Figures that are Congruent
* Transformation and Symmetry (including Tesselations)
* Metric and English Measurements
* Establishing Accurate and Precise Measurements
* Perimeter and Circumference
* Area of Triangles
* Area of Parallelograms
* Area of Trapezoids
* Area of Circles
* Roots and Powers
* The Pythagorean Theorem
* Area of Irregular Figures (Advanced Lesson)
* Three Dimensional Figures
* Volume of Cylinders and Prisms
* Volume of Pyramids and Cones (Advanced lesson)
* Surface Area of Cylinders and Prisms
* Surface Area of Pyramids (Advanced lesson)
* Changing Dimensions
* Probability
* Theoretical Probability
* Odds
* Experimental Probability
* Counting Principle and Samples Spaces
* Probability of Dependent Events
* Probability of Independent Events
* Design an Experiment
* Real world Applications with Probability (Advanced Lesson)
* 2 Step Equations
* Equations w/ variables on both sides
* Inequalities
* Solving Inequalities by Adding and Subtracting
* Solving Inequalities by Multiplying and Dividing
* 2 Step Inequalities
* Introducing Functions
* Patterns and Sequences
* Linear Functions
* Introducing Slope and Rates of Change (Advanced lesson)

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, writing assignments, projects, 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.