Syllabus

9th Grade Concepts of Problem Solving (Fall Semester)

Text: Math Matters I

Cost: $46.95

Teacher: Dr. Wagner

Curricular goals interwoven throughout the mathematics program are that students will:

learn to communicate mathematically (QCC)

learn to use mathematics in their daily lives (QCC)

become proficient with appropriate computational tools and techniques (QCC)

learn to reason mathematically (QCC)

become mathematical problem solvers (QCC)

These goals will provide the direction for assessment and instruction. Attainment of these goals is facilitated by the students’ demonstration of the following Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS).

Grading Procedures:

Tests: 40%

Daily: 40% ( 20% CW / HW 20% Quizzes)

Final: 20%

Grading Scale:

90-100 A

80-89 B

74-79 C

70-73 D

0-69 F

TESTS:

Tests will be given throughout the semester and they will be announced. If you are present the day of the exam, you will be required to take it. If there are extenuating circumstances, you may be given another chance at all or part of the test.

DAILY:

Daily work includes homework, quizzes, notes, and lab work. Each grade in itself is not a large part of the course grade, but cummulatively these grades account for nearly half of the course grade and are vital preparation for the tests.

Homework will be graded by accuracy or effort and will be collected daily. You can expect to have an assignment almost every day and if it is not completed in class then it should be taken home for homework.

Notebooks are highly recommended to help you stay organized. Your notebook should be a 3-ring binder divided into the following sections: Syllabus, Homework and Notes, Quizzes and Tests, and Labs.

EXAM:

The exam is cummulative and will count 20% of your overall grade.

· Chapter 1: Data and Graphs (pp. 2-47)

· fit lines to data and interpret linear graphs (QCC, SAT I) (MAT1_E2001-21)

· use the mean, median and mode to describe central tendencies and range to describe variability of a data set (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_E2001-22)

· judge the validity of arguments (QCC) (MAT1_E2001-23)

· Chapter 2: Measurement (pp. 48-99)

· apply ratios, proportions and percents (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_A2001-2)

· use estimation to determine the reasonableness of results (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_A2001-3)

· determine perimeter and area of polygons and irregular figures (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_C2001-10)

· estimate measurements and solve problems in both customary and metric systems (QCC) (MAT1_C2001-14)

· identify and differentiate between similar and congruent figures (QCC) (MAT1_D2001-18)

· investigate scale changes on coordinate graphs (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_C2001-12)

· Chapter 3: Real Numbers and Variable Expressions (pp. 100-151)

· compute with integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers and exponential expressions (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_A2001-1)

· convert numbers from standard form to scientific notation and vice-versa (MAT1_A2001-4)

· graph figures in coordinate plane (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_C2001-11)

· Chapter 4: Two and Three - Dimensional Geometry

· determine volume and surface area of solids (QCC) (MAT1_C2001-15)

· investigate parallel and perpendicular lines (QCC, SAT I) (MAT1_D2001-16)

· investigate properties of polygons (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_D2001-17)

· Chapter 5: Equations and Inequalities (pp. 204-255)

· write, evaluate and perform operations with algebraic expressions (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_B2001-6)

· solve and graph linear equations and inequalities (QCC, SAT I) (MAT1_B2001-9)

Course: 09th Grade Concepts of Problem Solving (Spring Semester)

· Text: Math Matters I (National Textbook Company)

· Cost: $46.95

· Prerequisite: 9th Grade Concepts of Problem Solving (Fall Semester)

· Teacher: Dr. Wagner

Curricular goals interwoven throughout the mathematics program are that students will:

learn to communicate mathematically (QCC)

learn to use mathematics in their daily lives (QCC)

become proficient with appropriate computational tools and techniques (QCC)

learn to reason mathematically (QCC)

become mathematical problem solvers (QCC)

These goals will provide the direction for assessment and instruction. Attainment of these goals is facilitated by the students’ demonstration of the following Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS).

Chapter 6: Equations and Percents (pp. 256-301)

· apply ratios, proportions and percents (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_A2001-2)

Chapter 7: Functions and Graphs (pp. 302-347)

· write equations for relations and linear functions given tables and graphs (QCC) (MAT1_B2001-5)

· use rules to produce linear graphs (QCC, SAT I) (MAT1_B2001-7)

· investigate and apply the Pythagorean Theorem (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_C2001-13)

· solve and graph linear equations and inequalities (QCC, SAT I) (MAT1_B2001-9)

· graph ordered pairs (QCC, HSGT) (MAT1_E2001-20)

· apply direct and inverse relationships (QCC, HSGT, SAT 1) (MAT1_B2001-8)

· solve problems that involve systems of two linear equations in two variables (QCC, SAT1) (MAT1_B2003-3)

Chapter 8: Relationships in Geometry (pp. 348-389)

· investigate parallel and perpendicular lines (QCC, SAT I) (MAT1_D2001-16)

· investigate properties of polygons (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_D2001-17)

· identify figures that have been transformed by rotation, reflection and translation (QCC) (MAT1_D2001-19)

· investigate scale changes on coordinate graphs (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_C2001-12)

· identify and differentiate between similar and congruent figures (QCC) (MAT1_D2001-18)

· graph figures in coordinate plane (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_C2001-11)

Chapter 9: Polynomials (pp. 390-431)

· compute with integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers and exponential expressions (QCC, HSGT, SAT I) (MAT1_A2001-1)

Chapter 10: Probability (pp. 432-445)

· identify possible outcomes of simple experiments and predict or describe the probability of a given event expressed as a rational from zero through one (QCC) (MAT 1_G2003-6)

Chapter 11: Reasoning (pp. 474-515)

· develop and present examples of simple algorithms (MAT1_F2001-24)

· judge the validity of arguments(QCC)(MAT1_E2001-23)

Supplementary materials will be necessary to teach the following AKS:

Chapter 7: write equations for relations and linear functions given tables and graphs (QCC)

(MAT1_B2001-5)

apply direct and inverse relationships (QCC, HSGT, SAT 1) (MAT1_B2001-8)

(new) solve problems that involve systems of two linear equations in two variables

(QCC, SAT1) (MAT1_B2003-3)

Given a graph of a linear system, students will find the solution by identifying the

point of intersection.

Chapter 8: identify and differentiate between similar and congruent figures (QCC)

(MAT1_D2001-18)

Chapter 11: develop and present examples of simple algorithms (MAT1_F2001-24)

The following sections may be omitted: 8.2 Beginning Constructions

8.4 Problem Solving Skills: Modeling Problems

9.7 Problem Solving Skills: Algeblocks and Area