Math Assessment – January 2014
To do well, I should be able to…
Integers Sections - Handouts
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add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers
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apply the order of operations
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solve problems involving integers
Section 2.1 – Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers (pp.46-54)
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change decimals to fractions and vice versa
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compare rational numbers (<, =, >)
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order rational numbers (ascending and descending)
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identify a number between two numbers
Section 2.2 – Problem Solving with Decimals (pp.55-62)
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add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimal numbers
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solve problems involving decimals (#10-13, p.60: number line and average)
Section 2.3 –Problem Solving with Fractions (pp.63-71)
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add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions
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solve problems with fractions (see key words)
Section 2.4 – Square Roots (pp.72-81)
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determine the square root of perfect squares
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finding the area of a square if given the side length
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determine whether a rational number is a perfect square
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determine the square root of a non-perfect square
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determine the side length of a square if given the area
Math Assessment – January 2014
To do well, I should be able to…
Section 3.1 – Using Exponents to Describe Numbers (pp.92-98)
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represent repeated multiplication in exponential form and vice versa (+/- bases)
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evaluate powers: 32 vs -32 vs (-3)2
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vocabulary: base, exponent, power
Section 3.2 –Exponent Laws (pp.99-107)
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apply the exponent rules
multiply powers with the same base: 53 x 54 = 57 (add exponents)
divide powers with the same base: m8 ÷ m5 = m3 (subtract exponents)
raise a power to a power: (84)3 = 812 (multiply exponents)
power of a product: (4 x 5)3 = 43 x 53
power of a quotient: (4/5)3 = 43 ÷ 53
Section 3.3 – Order of Operations (pp.108-113)
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apply the order of operations (BEDMAS)
Section 3.4 – Using Exponents to Solve Problems (pp.114-119)
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find the area of a square: A=S2
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find the surface area of a cube: SA = 6s2
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find the area of a circle: A = πr2
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find the area of an inscribed circle: area of square – area of circle
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use the Pythagorean Theorem
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develop a formula using powers (bacteria)
Math Assessment – January 2014
To do well, I should be able to…
Section 5.1 – The Language of Mathematics (pp.174-182)
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vocabulary: term, degree, monomial, binomial, trinomial, and polynomial
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identify the degree of a term and a polynomial
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model polynomials (tiles)
Section 5.2 – Equivalent Expressions (pp.183-189)
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vocabulary: like terms, coefficient, variable, exponent, and constant
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identify and collect like terms (shapes)
Section 5.3 – Adding and Subtracting Polynomials (pp.190-199)
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add polynomials (algebraically and with tiles)
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find the perimeter
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subtract polynomials: keep, change, change (algebraically and with tiles)
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find the missing side of a polygon if given the perimeter and other sides
Math Assessment – January 2014
To do well, I should be able to…
Section 7.1 – Multiplying and Dividing Monomials (pp.254-263)
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multiply monomials (algebraically and with tiles)
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find the area
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divide monomials (algebraically and with tiles)
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find the missing side if given the area and other side
Section 7.2 – Multiplying Polynomials by Monomials (pp.264-271)
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multiply monomials and polynomials
area model
tiles
algebraically
Section 7.3 – Dividing Polynomials by Monomials (pp.272-277)
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divide polynomials by monomials (algebraically and with tiles)
Math Assessment – January 2014
To do well, I should be able to…
Section 8.1 – Solving One-Step Equations (pp.292-303)
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solve equations with multiplication and division
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solve problems with equations using multiplication and division
find the regular price of sale item if given the sale price
find the regular price of sale item if given the discount
Section 8.2 – Solving Two-Step Equations (pp.304-313)
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solve multi-step equations
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solve problems using multi-step equations
Section 8.3 – Solving Multi-Step Equations (pp.314-321)
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solve multi-step equations using the distributive property (grouping symbols)
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solve problems using multi-step equations
Sections 8.4 – Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides (pp.322-329)
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solve equations with variables on both sides
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solve problems with variables on both sides