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Pre-Algebra |
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I. Course Description:
Pre-Algebra covers basic math skills needed for Algebra and introduces students
to Algebra concepts including integers, solving equations, factoring, solving
inequalities, functions, graphing, ratio, percent, proportion, basic statistics,
and basic probability.
II. Text: Pre-Algebra (Glencoe)
III. Course Objectives:
1.
Using order of operations with variables and expressions, using the
distributive property, solving equations using inverse operations.
2.
Using the coordinate system, multiplying and dividing integers
3.
Solving one-step equations and inequalities.
4.
Factoring with fractions, integers, and polynomials.
5.
Estimating products and quotients with fractions and integers.
6.
Describing relations and functions, graphing linear equations,
discovering intercepts, solving systems of equations by graphing, and graphing
inequalities.
7.
Using ratio, proportion, and percents; using statistics to predict;
estimating results.
8.
Measure area, volume, and surface area of solid figures including
cylinders, pyramids, and cones.
9.
Apply algebra to right triangles, use squares and square roots, use the
Pythagorean Theorem and ratios in right triangles.
10. Use
trigonometric ratios in right triangles.
11. Add and subtract polynomials.
IV. Academic Integrity
Each student in this course is expected to abide by the student handbook. Cheating will not be tolerated.
You are encouraged to study together and to discuss information and concepts covered in lecture and the sections with other students. You can give "consulting" help to or receive "consulting" help from such students.
However, this permissible cooperation should never involve one student having possession of a copy of all or part of work done by someone else, in the form of e-mail, an e-mail attachment file, a diskette, or a hard copy.
Should copying occur, both the student who copied work from another student and the student who gave material to be copied will both automatically receive a zero for the assignment. Penalty for violation of this Code will be dealt with according to handbook policy.
During examinations, you must do your own work. Talking or discussion is not permitted during the examinations, nor may you compare papers, copy from others, or collaborate in any way. Any collaborative behavior during the examinations will result in failure of the exam.
