COURSE SYLLABUS
Teacher: Mrs. Hansen Phone: 279-5461 Room: 14-B Email: nhansen@ohsd.net
SUBJECT
AREA Mathematics
COURSE
TITLE Math Matters
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Math Matters applies basic math
skills to real world situations using estimation, fractions, decimals,
percents, logical thinking, geometry, measurement, probability and
statistics. Concepts and generalizations
are explored to promote lifelong math skills.
This course also prepares students for moving on to algebra and geometry
during their high school studies.
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RESOURCES/TEXTBOOK
● Accelerated Math
● Math Matters – An Integrated Approach, Southwestern Publishing Co.
● Mastering Essential Mathematics Skills, Glencoe
● Fraction
Concepts
● Adding
and Subtracting Fractions
● Multiplying
and Dividing Fractions
● Mixed
Number
● Decimal
Concepts
● Adding
and Subtracting Decimals
● Multiplying
and Dividing Decimals
● Using
Decimals
● Percent
Concepts
● Measurement
● Operations
on Integers
PREREQUISITIES
· Teacher recommendation required.
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS
READING TARGETS
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Read to build vocabulary
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Read to comprehend important ideas and details
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Read to learn new information
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Read to perform a task
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Read in order to think critically and analyze
WRITING TARGETS
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Write to explain processes and solutions.
MATH TARGETS
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To use pictures and symbols to demonstrate understanding of fractions,
decimals, and percents.
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To add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions, decimals, and
percents.
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To write equivalencies among fractions, decimals, and percents.
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To apply the concepts of fractions, decimals, and percents to real-life
situations.
CLASSROOM
ASSESSMENTS
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Classwork
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Homework
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Tests and quizzes
CLASS
REQUIREMENTS