Functional Math Syllabus: 6-8
Alternative Curriculum
Mrs. López-Mora
Room 105
MYP Functional Math in room 105 promotes an understanding of how cultural, societal and historical
influences from a variety of cultures have shaped mathematical thought. Math in room 105 provides
instruction to help students develop essential math skills for everyday use and focus on each individual
students IEP goals and objectives.
Functional math: this class is designed using multiple strategies and modes of learning in order to
engage students in meaningful activities as established in their IEPs.
Topics to cover:
Number Sense
Count, recognize, represent, name, & order numbers
More than/less than
Compare number sets
Count, read, writes numbers (up to at least 1000)
Place value
Money
Coins: identify & value
Coins & bills/solve problems
Use money symbols, calculator, checks, bank
Algebra Functions
Identify, sort, classify
Understand symbols
Measurement and Geometry
Colors, Time, Calendar skills, using a ruler
Fractions, Geometric objects/Shapes: match, identify, describe
Compare length, weight, volume
Decimals and percents, Estimation
Ordinal Numbers, Temperature
Statistic, Data, Analysis, and Probability
Patterns: size, shape, color/identify, describe
Using the computer
Using a calculator
Pictographs
Bar graphs
Tables
Line Graphs
Circle Graphs
Charts
Number Operations
Addition, Subtraction
Multiplication, Division
Word Problems
Homework Policy: Students will have daily assignments (Monday-Thursday) and will be expected to use their agenda to
record their assignments and stay organized.
Grades: 100-90= A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C, 60-69= D, 50-0 F
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