PRE-ALGEBRA
“I Can…” Statements
Surveys and Data Analysis
I can collect data using a survey
I can organize collected data using various methods.
I can calculate mean, median, mode and range of a data set.
I can describe and differentiate correlation and causation.
Probability
I can identify an event as being independent or conditional.
I can classify a conditional event as being either a permutation or combination.
I can calculate the probability of independent.
I can calculate the probability of conditional events.
Expressions, Equations and Inequalities
I can evaluate algebraic expressions using substitution.
I can write an algebraic expression from a word statement.
I can solve one and two step equations and inequalities.
I can solve multi-step equations and inequalities.
I can solve a formula for a given variable.
I can solve multi-step real-world problems involving equations and inequalities.
Linear Functions
I can create a slope-intercept form of a line from a different form.
I can graph a line from slope-intercept form
I can create an equation for a line from a graph.
I can create an equation for a line from a table.
I can graph a line using intercepts.
I can identify parallel and perpendicular lines.
I can solve real-world problems using linear equations and inequalities.
I can plot data on a scatter plot.
I can find the best fit line for a scatter plot.
I can generate an equation for a line of best fit.
Irrational Numbers
I can define and identify perfect squares.
I can calculate square roots of perfect squares.
I can estimate irrational numbers between rational numbers.
I can plot rational approximations of irrational numbers.
I can compare two irrational numbers.
Exponents
I can apply the exponent properties to simplify exponent expressions.
I can solve real-world problems involving squared and cubed variables.
I can perform operations of two numbers written in scientific notation.
I can perform operation of a decimal and a number in scientific notation.
Pythagorean Theorem
I can recite the Pythagorean Theorem and identify its components on a triangle.
I can explain the principles of the Pythagorean Theorem
I can solve for the unknown hypotenuse of a right triangle.
I can solve for the unknown leg of a right triangle.
I can solve for any unknown part of a right triangle in a real-world problem.
I can calculate the distance between two points using the Pythagorean Theorem.
Functions
I can define function, domain and range in my own words.
I can distinguish a function from a non-function in a table, graph, equation, and verbal description.
I can compare features of functions presented in similar and differing forms.
I can determine a function by evaluating the domain and range.
Systems of Equations
I can solve a system of equations graphically.
I can solve a system of equations using substitution.
I can solve a system of equations by using elimination.
I can determine the number of solutions for a system of equations based on their slopes.
I can verify a solution for a system of equations.
I can solve-real world problems involving systems of equations.
Slope-Intercept
I can recite from memory the slope-intercept form of a line.
I can identify key components in a slope-intercept equation.
I can graph a line from a slope-intercept equation.
I can create a slope-intercept equation from a graph.
I can create a slope-intercept equation from a table.
I can solve real-world problems involving linear equations.
Solve Equations
I can identify the parts of an algebraic equation.
I can combine like terms.
I can solve multi-step equations.
I can solve a formula for a specified variable.