Syllabus
Informal Mathematics
Course Syllabus
Course Title: Informal Mathematics
Course Resources: Students are to come to class prepared to learn. Students will walk in grab materials (books, binder, notebooks) and have a seat in their desk.
Course Objective and/or Description:
The purpose is “to enable all of students to acquire the mathematical skills, understandings and attitudes that they will need to be successful in their careers and daily lives.
Expectations:
I have high expectations for this class. I know you all can perform to the best of your ability. I believe success is very important; therefore, I expect this from each student. I look forward to helping you learn as much as you can. As always, I hope to learn as much from you as you learn from me. I look forward to helping you in any way possible this semester.
Text: Mathematical Uses
By: Larson, Boswell, Kanold, and Stiff
First Quarter
Chapter 1: Number Sense, Patterns, and Algebraic Thinking
- Describing Patterns
- Variables and Expressions
- Powers and Exponents
- Order of Operations
- Perimeter and Area
Chapter 2: Decimal Operations
- Comparing, Ordering, and Rounding Decimals
- Adding and Subtracting Decimals
- Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
- Measuring and Converting in Metric Units
Chapter 3: Data and Statistics
- Mean, Median, and Mode
- Bar and Line Graphs
- Ste-and-Leaf Plots
- Histograms
Second Quarter:
Chapter 4: Number Patterns and Fractions
- Prime Factorization
- Greatest Common Factor
- Least Common Multiple
- Comparing and Ordering Fractions
- Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
- Fractions and Decimals
Chapter 5: Fraction Operation
- Adding and Subtracting Fractions
- Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
- Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- Measuring and Converting in Customary Units
Chapter 6: Integers
- Comparing and Ordering Integers
- Adding and Subtracting Integers
- Multiplying and Dividing Integers
Third Quarter:
Chapter 7: Equations, Inequalities, and Functions
- Writing Expressions and Equations
- Simplifying Expressions
- Solving Addition and Subtracting Equations
- Solving Multiplication and Division Equations
- Solving Two-Step Equations
- Solving Inequalities
- Functions and Equations
- Graphing Functions
Chapter 8: Ratios and Proportions
- Ratios
- Rates
- Slope
- Proportions
Chapter 9: Percents
- Percents and Fractions
- Percents and Proportions
- Percents and Decimals
- Percent of Increase and Decrease
- Discounts, Markups, Sales Tax, and Tips
Fourth Quarter:
Chapter 10: Geometry and Measurement
- Angles
- Triangles
- Polygons
- Similarity and Congruence
- Transformations and Symmetry
Chapter 11: Measurement and Area
- Square Roots
- The Pythagorean Theorem
- Area of a Parallelogram
- Areas of Triangles and Trapezoids
- Circumference of a Circle
- Area of a Circle
Chapter 12: Surface Area and Volume
- Classifying Solids
- Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms
- Surface Area of Cylinders
- Volume of Rectangular Prisms
- Volume of Cylinders
