Coach Armstrong’s Pre-Algebra Syllabus 2015-2016
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First Semester (August to December ) We will cover Chapters 1 to 7
1st quarter
Chapter 1: Algebra Toolbox
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Equations and Inequalities (6 lessons)
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Graphing (3 lessons)
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Chapter 1 Test
Chapter 2: Integers and Exponents
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Integers and Exponents (5 lessons)
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Exponents and Scientific Notation (4 lessons)
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Chapter 2 Test
Chapter 3: Rational and Real Numbers
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Rational Numbers and Operations (7 lessons)
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Real Numbers (3 lessons)
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Chapter 3 Test
Chapter 4: Collecting, Displaying, and Analyzing Data
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Collecting and Describing Data (4 lessons)
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Displaying Data (3 lessons)
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Chapter 4 Test
2nd quarter
Chapter 5: Plane Geometry
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Plane Figures (5 lessons)
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Patterns in Geometry (4 lessons)
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Chapter 5 Test
Chapter 6: Perimeter, Area, and Volume
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Perimeter and Area (4 lessons)
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Three-Dimensional Geometry (6 lessons)
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Chapter 6 Test
Chapter 7: Ratios and Similarity
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Ratio, Rates, and Proportions (4 lessons)
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Similarity and Scale (5 lessons)
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Chapter 7 Test
Second Semester (January to May ) We will cover Chapters 8 to 12
3rd quarter
Chapter 8: Percents
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Numbers and Percents (3 lessons)
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Applying Percents (4 lessons)
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Chapter 8 Test
Chapter 9: Probability
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Experimental Probability (3 lessons)
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Theoretical Probability and Counting (5 lessons)
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Chapter 9 Test
Chapter 10: More Equations and Inequalities
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Solving Linear Equations (3 lessons)
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Solving Equations and Inequalities (3 lessons)
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Chapter 10 Test
Chapter 11: Graphing Lines
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Linear Algebra (4 lessons)
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Linear Relationships (3 lessons)
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Chapter 11 Test
4th 9 weeks
Chapter 12: Sequence and Functions
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Sequence (3 lessons)
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Functions (5 lessons)
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Chapter 12 Test
After completion of the Pre-Algebra book, we will spend the remaining time before the 8th grade C.R.T., to review the course material,
practice our test taking skills, and to take sample C.R.T. tests.
We will have a few weeks after the testing window and before school is out for the summer, where I will review the major Algebraic
concepts taught this year that will help your child succeed in their Freshman Algebra I class.
Each quarter Grading Scale:
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Chapter Test and Quizes 30%
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Homework: 40%
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Accelerated Math Practices: 10% ( practice due every Wednesday No exceptions.)
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9 Weeks test 20%
The Semester Grade: will be the average of the two quarter averages.