Pre-Algebra Objectives

Topics to be integrated thoughout the year.
1.  ISAT REVIEW (Basic skills and ISAT type questions)
2.  Geometry (6c3-6c7)
3.  Percents (6b6-6b7)
4.  Problem solving using strategies
5.  Math writing
6.  Mental Math Skills
7.  Check/determine that an answer or estimate is correct/reasonable (6.c.4)
8.  Review Statistics and Probability

Integers (State Goal 6)
1.  Compare and order integers
2.  Calculate absolute value
3.  Add, subtract, and multiply two or more integers
4.  Divide two integers
5.  Solve real world story problems involving integers
6.  Compute with rational fractions and decimals
7.  Graph ordered pairs on coordinate plane in all four quadrants
8.  Simplify expressions involving variables.

Introduction to Algebra (State Goal 8)
1.  Combine like terms involving integers
2.  Multiply integers involving a variable
3.  Solve one-step equations involving integers, fractions, and decimals
4.  Solve one step inequalities involving integers, fractions, and decimals
5.  Solve one and two-step equations involving whole numbers
6.  Identify the mathematical properties including commutative, associative, distributive, identity, and zero
7.  Apply the distributive property
8.  Simplify square roots
9.  Apply the Pythagorean Theorem.

Order of Operations (State Goal 8)
1.  Use Base, Exponent, and power to convert between standard form and exponent form
2.  Convert Large and small numbers between standard form and scientific notation
3.  Simplify expression involving variables
4.  Simplify and evaluate expressions using the order of operations
5.  Evaluate expressions using the order of operations involving variables
6.  Translate phrases into algebraic expressions
7.  Translate and solve algebraic equations
8.  Multiply and divide powers
9.  Use negative and zero exponents

Equations and Inequalities (State Goal 8)
1.  Solve two-step equations involving integers
2.  Solve two-step inequalities involving integers
3.  Solve one and two-step equations involving rational numbers
4.  Solve one and two-step inequalities involving rational numbers
5.  Translate and solve one and two-step equations involving real world problems
6.  Solve multi-step equations with variables on the same side.
7.  Solve multi-step equations with variables on both sides
8.  Solve multi-step equations involving the distributive property

Measurement (State Goal 7)
1.  Calculate and convert length, weight, and capacity within customary and metric systems
2.  Measure ength, weight, and capacity using appropriate instruments and levels of accuracy
3.  Solve perimeter problems involving triangles, quadrilaterals, and irregular figures, using both numerical and practical applications
4.  Solve area problems involving triangles, quadrilaterals, and irregular figures using both numerical and practical applications
5.  Define circle, chord, radius, diameter, and circumference
6.  Construct circles, chords, radii, diameters, and semi-circles
7.  Solve circumference and area problems involving circles using both numerical and practical applications
8.  Solve surface area and volume problems involving prisms, cylinders, pyramids, and cones using numerical and practical applications
9.  Recognize, classify, and measure (using a protractor) different types of angles including acute, obtuse, and right

Graphing Linear Equations
1.  Graph linear equations in one variable
2.  Graph linear equations in two variables using a table of values
3.  Graph linear equations in two variables using intercepts
4.  Find the slope of a line numerically and graphically
5.  Graph linear equations in two variables using slope/intercept form
6.  Graph linear equations using a graphing calculator
7.  Solve and graph inequalities in one variable
8.  Use a real number line to graph and order real numbers
9.  Identify equations whose graphs are horizontal or vertical lines

Writing Linear Equations (State Goal 8)
1.  Write equations whose graphs are horizontal or vertical lines
2.  Write the equation of a line given the slope and y-intercept
3.  Write the equation of a line given the slope and a point
4.  Write the equation of a line given two points
5.  Use linear equations and their graphs to model real-life situations

Statistics (State Goal 10)
1.  Compute statistical measures including mean, median, mode, and range
2.  Identify and construct bar graphs, line graphs, circle graphs, picture graphs, double-bar graphs, and double-line graphs
3.  Read, interpret, analyze, and make predictions from tables, graphs, and charts
4.  Organize data using tables and graphs
5.  Fit a line to a set of data and write an equation for the line