Text: Edwards, M. Gold, D. & Mamary A. (2001). New views in mathematics: Course 1 . New York: Educational Design.
Textbook website: N/A.
Calculator: Calculators are not allowed for much of the year. This is to support the remediation of basic calculation skills and number sense which are usually lacking in Exploring students. Periodically, for specific lessons, calculators will be used. However, I recommend that calculators be used as a tool to check homework, not to do it. An inexpensive calculator is sufficient for the needs of this course. Note that calculators on phones or other electronic devises are not considered calculators but phones or other electronic devises, that are not allowed in the classroom according to school policy.
Course Units:
1) Number Properties: Order of Operations, Estimation,
Percents/Fractions/Decimal Conversions
2) Intro to Integer/Geometry: Number Lines, Integer
Arithmetic, Basic Shapes, Angles, Logical Reasoning
3) Intro to Equations: Simple Solves, Percent Problems,
Averages
4) Angles: Complements, Supplements, Parallel Line
Angles, Polygon Angles
5) Cartesian Plane: Graphing, Equation Patterns,
Polygons, Perimeter and Area, Pythagorean Theorem
6) Transformations: Reflections, Translations,
Rotations, Dilations, Patterns
7) Distributive Property: Distribution, Like Terms,
Metric Conversions
8) Counting: Probability, Simulations, Permutations &
Combinations, Networks
9) Proportions: Proportions, Variation, Similarity &
Scale, Slope, Trigonometry Basics
10) Exponents: Exponents, Geometric Representations,
Non-Linear Functions, Scientific Notations
11) Inequalities: Solving & Graphing
12) Data Collection & Analysis: Sampling, Histograms,
Averages, Normal Curves, Scatter Plots
Courses for Next Year:
* Exploring Algebra & Geometry II
* Algebra IA
* Resource Room
Homework Assignments Worksheets