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Pre-Algebra Course Syllabus 2016-2017
Mrs. Engle: [email protected]
Course Description
Pre Algebra is designed to begin the work of 7th grade mathematics with a focus on preparation for
Algebra I. While it primarily focuses on 7th grade content, there may be a mingling of both 6th and 8th
grade standards throughout. The course is designed for a full semester block. We will be using the
Pre- Algebra Glencoe McGraw-Hill textbook to learn the concepts outlined in the Common Core
Standards.
Essential Questions, Units, and Topics
Lessons to Cover
Unit 1 Essential Questions:
Pacing
Why is it useful to translate verbal phrases into
algebraic expressions?
How can a number line be used to solve
problems involving positive and negative
integers?
Unit 1: Algebraic Operations
Unit 2 Essential Questions
Chapters 1 & 2
Approximately 12 Days
Benchmark 1
Approximately 2 Days
Chapter 3
Approximately 7 Days
Benchmark 2
Approximately 2 Days
How do algebraic rules and patterns assist in
solving equations and simplifying expressions?
How are equations and inequalities used to solve
real world problems?
Unit 2: Algebraic
Chapter 4
Expressions, Equations, and
Inequalities
Unit 3 Essential Questions
Approximately 8 Days
Benchmark 3
Approximately 2 Days
Chapter 5
Approximately 7 Days
Benchmark 4
Approximately 2 Days
How are ratios, proportions, and scale drawings
used in the real world?
How are percents, decimals, and fractions
related?
Unit 3: Ratio, Proportion,
and Percent
Unit 4 Essential Questions
Chapter 6
Approximately 8 Days
Benchmark 5
Approximately 2 Days
Chapter 7
Approximately 10 Days
Benchmark 6
Approximately 2 Days
Why is it important to understand the properties
of two dimensional figures?
Why are volumes and surface areas of three
dimensional figures important in the real world?
Unit 4: Geometry
Chapter 11
Approximately 9 Days
Benchmark 7
Approximately 2 Days
Chapter 12
Approximately 9 Days
Benchmark 8
Approximately 2 Days
Common Core Standards
● Apply properties of operations as strategies to add, subtract, factor, and expand linear
expressions with rational coefficients.
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Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or mathematical problem, and construct
simple equations and inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the quantities.
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Solve word problems leading to equations of the form px + q = r and p(x + q) = r, where p, q,
and r are specific rational numbers. Solve equations of these forms fluently. Compare an algebraic
solution to an arithmetic solution, identifying the sequence of the operations used in each approach.
For example, the perimeter of a rectangle is 54 cm. Its length is 6 cm. What is its width?
● Solve word problems leading to inequalities of the form px + q > r or px + q < r, where p, q, and r
are specific rational numbers. Graph the solution set of the inequality and interpret it in the context of
the problem. For example: As a salesperson, you are paid $50 per week plus $3 per sale. This week
you want your pay to be at least $100. Write an inequality for the number of sales you need to make,
and describe the solutions.
● Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division and of fractions to
multiply and divide rational numbers.
● Understand that multiplication is extended from fractions to rational numbers by requiring that
operations continue to satisfy the properties of operations, particularly the distributive property,
leading to products such as (-1)(-1) = 1 and the rules for multiplying signed numbers. Interpret
products of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts. Pennsauken Public Schools 8
● Convert a rational number to a decimal using long division; know that the decimal form of a
rational number terminates in 0s or eventually repeats.
● Solve linear equations in one variable.
● Give examples of linear equations in one variable with one solution,
● infinitely many solutions, or no solutions. Show which of these possibilities is the case by
successively transforming the given equation into simpler forms, until an equivalent equation of the
form x = a, a = a, or a = b results (where a and b are different numbers).
● Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions
require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.
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Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of twoand three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right
prisms.
Grading Percentages:
Grading System:
Benchmarks - 45%
Quizzes/Tests - 15%
Projects - 20%
Classwork/Participation - 10%
Homework - 10%
A 100-90
B 89-80
C 79-70
D 69-60
F 59-0
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Class Expectations
 Come prepared to class each day with the supplies listed below:
o pencil, notebook, math folder, math book, and DAB
 Participate in class and complete all assigned work in a timely manner.
 Work cooperatively with partner or in small group
 Be respectful and courteous toward each other at all times
 Follow all school and classroom rules during class
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