Course Syllabus:

Transitional Math

Lesley Walker, MMHS Math Department

(951)304-1890 ext. 6319 – Monument Hall D319

Required Text(s):

Prentice Hall Mathematics: California Algebra 1 by Bellman, et al., Pearson, 2009.

Secondary Mathematics One: An Integrated Approach by Hendrickson, Honey, et al.,

Mathematics Vision Project (MVP), 2013

Explorations In Core Math: Algebra (red) and Grade 8 (Green)

Course Description: Transitional Math is a grade 9 foundational skills math course. Students study real numbers, expressions and equations, congruency and similarity of figures, functions, with absolute values, and linear relationships, the Pythagorean Theorem, perimeter, area and volume of shapes. Students routinely use the standards for mathematical practice to make sense of problems, justify solutions and conclusions, model with mathematics, and strategically use technology to analyze and solve real-world problems. This course is designed to reinforce foundational skills and concepts necessary for success in Math I.

Extensive use of models (or real-world situations), manipulatives, graphs and diagrams will help students view how mathematics is a set of related topics as opposed to a set of discrete topics. In addition, students will solve problems graphically, numerically, algebraically, and to make verbal connections between these representations. Students routinely use the standards for mathematical practice to make sense of problems, justify solutions and conclusions, model with mathematics, and strategically use technology to analyze and solve real-world problems.

The student will:

  1. Extend understanding of numerical manipulation to algebraic

manipulation

  1. Synthesize understanding of function
  2. Deepen and extending understanding of linear relationships
  3. Apply linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend
  4. Establish criteria for congruence based on rigid motions
  5. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to the coordinate plane

Fall Semester
/
Spring Semester
Module 1: Expressions and Equations / Module 5: Systems of Equations & Inequalities
Module 2: Building and Understanding Functions / Module 6: Congruence and Similarity
Module 3: Interpreting Functions / Module 7: Connecting Algebra & Geometry
Module 4: Area, Perimeter, and Volume

Grading

Students earn their own grades. Each assignment is worth a certain amount of points and given a percentage grade. Periodically, grades will be posted in the classroom by student ID numbers and/or on Aeries (ABI) . The percentage breakdown is as follows:

  • Tests and Projects: 45%
  • Think Through Math Lessons and Notebook 20%
  • Quizzes: 10%
  • Assignments (Ready, Set, Go!/Tasks/Participation): 25%

Highly Recommended Supplies

Graphing Composition Book (or spiral notebook), pencils, red pen, ruler, highlighters

You may view grades at any time by going to the ABI website ( The standard grading scale will be used:

100-90% 89-80% 79-70% 69-60% 59-0%

A B C D F

Behavior Expectations: Please see Student Handbook for school policies on hall passes, attendance, tardies, dress code, electronic devices policies and behavior expectations.

Communication:

Parents with email accounts…please make sure the school has your current email address.

During class time I am unavailable to answer phone calls. You may leave a message at (951) 304-1890 ext.6319, however I often do not have time to check my messages until after school. The best way to contact me is by email at .