Intermediate Math
Number sense, fractions, decimals, integers, etc.
Class size:
minimum 6, maximum 16
Additional fees:
$0
Class options: (Meets once/week)
(Tues-4) 1:30-2:50
(Wed-1) 8:45-10:05 (Wed-2) 10:10-11:30
Pre-requisites for class:
Basic math operations, see below.
Graduation requirement:
N/A
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Course Description
Middle School Math is directed to those preparing for Pre-Algebra. Concepts that will be covered in this class include graphs, fractions, decimals, percentages, statistics, integers, solving equations, probability and beginning geometry. All work is required unless otherwise noted. Responsibility, accountability and organization will be strongly emphasized. Parents will be grading all homework assignments using the answer keys sent at the beginning of each semester.
Prerequisites: Students must be able to perform on paper the following operations without the use of a calculator: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
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Classwork / Homework
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Approx 4 hours/week
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Weekly assignments graded by parents (answer key provided)
Contact the instructor if you have additional questions.
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Required Books & Materials
Mathematics: Applications and Concepts Course 1
Glencoe/McGraw Hill
ISBN: 0-07-829631-5 or
ISBN: 0-07-865986-8
(Books are the same)
*Check used booksellers (abebooks.com, thriftbooks.com) for the best price.
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1 1/2" three-ring binder
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5 tab dividers (labeled Syllabus, Notes, Current Work, Graded Work, Tests)
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Notebook paper
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Pencils
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Ruler with (standard and metric)*
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Clear protractor*
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Standard calculator*
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Printer at home
*Protractor and ruler will be used for 2nd semester. The calculator is to be used at home, only when approved by the teacher.
