Math - Pulaski Community Schools

Sixth Grade:

Math 6:
This course explores concepts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. In addition, topics of ratio, proportion, percents, basic geometry, probability, and statistics using various types of graphs. The course emphasizes skills in problem solving, organization and communication of understanding through written work and through cooperative learning. This is the culminating program to the Everyday Mathematics series in our elementary schools, which provides a smooth transition in mathematics for our students as they begin their middle school years.

Pre-Algebra 2:
Foundations for Algebra (year 2) course will prepare students for future algebra courses. The contents of this course are many of the fundamental ideas and procedures necessary to be successful in subsequent math courses and many careers. During this course, students will collaborate with other students as a member of a study team. The investigations, problems, and practice exercises are designed to develop your logical and mathematical reasoning skills. The sequence of problems leads to understanding the reasoning behind the mathematical concepts. Students will complete guided investigations that explore and develop ideas, then practice them along with procedural skills in subsequent chapters. This course is a spiral curriculum – a concept is discovered and then practiced and revisited throughout the year. In order to be successful in mathematics it is critical that the students actively participate in your learning.

Units:
• Data Interpretation
• Integer Operations and Graphing Equations
• Probability and Fractions
• Algebraic Sentences
• Solving Equations • Ratios and Proportions
• Division of Fractions, Percents and Formulas
• Pythagorean Theorem, Surface Area, and Volume
• Slopes and Rates of Change
• Exponents, Scientific Notation, and Volume

Seventh Grade:

Pre-Algebra 1:
Foundations for Algebra (year 1) course will prepare students for future algebra courses. The contents of this course are many of the fundamental ideas and procedures necessary to be successful in subsequent math courses and many careers. During this course, students will collaborate with other students as a member of a study team. The investigations, problems, and practice exercises are designed to develop logical and mathematical reasoning skills. The sequence of problems leads to understanding the reasoning behind the mathematical concepts. Students will complete guided investigations that explore and develop ideas, then practice them along with procedural skills in subsequent chapters. This course is a spiral curriculum – a concept is discovered and then practiced and revisited throughout the year. In order to be successful in mathematics it is critical that the students actively participate in your learning.

Units:
• Integers and Data Interpretation
• Integers and Solving Equations
• Order of Operations and More Integers
• Area and Multiplication
• Ratios, Measurement, and Equivalent Fractions • Ratio and Proportion
• Operations with Fractions and Decimals
• Geometry, Properties, and Equations
• Circles and Cylinders
• Probability, Statistics, and Interpreting Data

Pre-Algebra 3:
CPM Algebra (year 2) course will prepare students for future algebra courses. The contents of this course are many of the fundamental ideas and procedures necessary to be successful in subsequent math courses and many careers. During this course, students will collaborate with other students as a member of a study team. The investigations, problems, and practice exercises are designed to develop your logical and mathematical reasoning skills. The sequence of problems leads to understanding the reasoning behind the mathematical concepts. Students will complete guided investigations that explore and develop ideas, then practice them along with procedural skills in subsequent chapters. This course is a spiral curriculum – a concept is discovered and then practiced and revisited throughout the year. In order to be successful in mathematics it is critical that the students actively participate in your learning.

Algebra 7:
Algebra Connections is a challenging algebra curriculum that provides the opportunity for all students to meet or exceed expected state and local standards. Lessons and problems are constructed to offer visual representation of many ideas and use manipulative and models to support learning when appropriate. Study teams also encourage mathematical discourse. The program’s instructional materials provide context-rich problems to introduce students to algebraic concepts. Problems are grounded in situations that are familiar and understandable to the student.

Units:
• Problem Solving
• Variables and Proportions
• Graphs and Equations
• Multiple Representations
• Multiplication and Proportions • Systems of Equations
• Linear Relationships
• Quadratics
• Inequalities
• Simplifying and Solving

Eighth Grade:

Pre-Algebra 2:
Foundations for Algebra (year 2) course will prepare students for future algebra courses. The contents of this course are many of the fundamental ideas and procedures necessary to be successful in subsequent math courses and many careers. During this course, students will collaborate with other students as a member of a study team. The investigations, problems, and practice exercises are designed to develop logical and mathematical reasoning skills. The sequence of problems leads to understanding the reasoning behind the mathematical concepts. Students will complete guided investigations that explore and develop ideas, then practice them along with procedural skills in subsequent chapters. This course is a spiral curriculum – a concept is discovered and then practiced and revisited throughout the year. In order to be successful in mathematics it is critical that the students actively participate in your learning.

Algebra 8:
Algebra Connections is a challenging algebra curriculum that provides the opportunity for all students to meet or exceed expected state and local standards. Lessons and problems are constructed to offer visual representation of many ideas and use manipulative and models to support learning when appropriate. Study teams also encourage mathematical discourse. The program’s instructional materials provide context-rich problems to introduce students to algebraic concepts. Problems are grounded in situations that are familiar and understandable to the student.

Geometry 8:
This is an academically challenging and rigorous math course equivalent to Intermediate Geometry at Pulaski High School. The aim of the course is to clarify, simplify, unify, and broaden basic ideas in mathematics with an emphasis on geometry. An integrated approach using manipulatives is used to relate algebra, geometry, statistics, logic, probability, and other discrete mathematical topics in each chapter. These basic concepts are continued in the next two years of this program. The tone of instruction will be aimed at advance math students. Regular daily assignments will be required. Students will be working in study teams. A loose-leaf three-ring binder is recommended, and a scientific calculator and graph paper are required.

Units:
• Shapes and Transformations
• Angles and Measurement
• Justification and Similarity
• Trigonometry and Probability
• Completing the Triangle Toolkit
• Congruent Triangles • Proof and Quadrilaterals
• Polygons and Circles
• Solids and Constructions
• Circles and Expected Values
• Solids and Circles
• Conics