VERTICAL TEAMING: IN’s & OUT’s.
6th/7th Grade
In:
- Fractions, Decimal Parts.
- Basic Geometry terms.
- Integers on a number line.
- Terminology of variables.
Out:
- Master the four basic operations of fractions and decimals.
- Measurements in Geometry.
- Four basic operations of integers.
- One/Two step algebra problems.
8th Grade Math
In:
- Demonstrate mastery of the basic operations with rational numbers and proportions.
- Mastery of basic measurement.
- Read ruler (metric/standard).
- Intuitive sense of basic measures.
- Basic understanding of plane geometry (polygons, area, perimeter) and simple algebraic equations.
- Basic understanding of data analysis.
- Plot points in all four quadrants.
- Identify and create types of graphs.
- Know measure of central tendency.
- Basic understanding of operations with integers.
- Compare, order.
- Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing.
Out:
- Demonstrate mastery and apply skills of basic operations with rational numbers and proportions to real-life situational problems.
- Determine surface area and volume of 3-D shapes.
- Develop and apply formulas for cones, prisms, pyramids, and cylinders.
- Apply rate of change in real-life situational problems.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of:
- Plotting points in all four quadrants.
- Use graphs appropriately.
- Analyze and Predict.
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of solving and graphing solutions of 1 and 2 linear equations.
- Demonstrate mastery of intuitive sense of measure and appropriate use of tools.
Algebra:
In:
1. Mastery of rational number operations. (fractions!!!)
2. Solving 1 step equations.
3. Order of operations.
4. Measurement.
5. Number sense. (reasonableness)
Out:
1. Solving multi-step equations.
2. Concept of slope.
3. Representation of data: Equations, Tables, Mapping, Graphical.
4. Proportional reasoning: Ratios, Rates, and Percent Problems.
5. Monomial operations.
Geometry:
In:
1. Reading skills.
2. Basic arithmetic skills (without calculators). Fractions, Decimals.
3. Solve linear equations.
4. Representing concepts with mathematical symbols and sketches.
5. Basic knowledge of units of measure/conversion/using measurement tools.
Out:
1. Working knowledge of basic geometric terminology and symbols.
2. Develop an appreciation of logical reasoning. Inductive, Deductive.
3. Properties of 1,2, and 3 dimensional figures.
4. Represent problems algebraically and graphically.
5. Solid understanding of scale factor, similarity, and congruence.
Algebra II:
In:
1. Operations with polynomials and rational expressions. (addition, subtraction, etc. and simplify)
2. Numerical exponents, radicals, and fractions.
3. Solve and write linear equations, absolute value, and inequalities.
4. Graph linear equations; write equations in all forms from story problems.
5. Solve simple quadratic equations and factoring.
Out:
1. Solve polynomial equations.
2. Graph standard functions and translations.
3. Simplify complex, rational, and exponential expressions.
4. Solve exponential and logarithm functions.
5. Solve systems of equations.
Advanced Math:
In:
1. Solve 1stand 2nd order equations.
2. Translate words into symbols.
3. Graph linear functions; plot ordered pairs.
4. Fraction operations.
5. Ratio and Proportion.
Out:
1. Solve trigonometric equations; verify trigonometric identities.
2. Exponential and log functions.
3. Solve systems of equations.
4. Graph higher order functions and their transformations.
5. Find zeros of polynomial functions.
Calculus:
In:
1. Manipulate algebraic expressions.
2. Manipulate algebraic expressions.
3. Manipulate algebraic expressions.
4. Basic trigonometric, exponential, and log functions.
5. Problem solving skills with and without graphing calculators.
Out:
1. Competency.
2. Fluency.
3. Confidence.
4. Curiosity.
5. Calculus.
College:
In:
- Ready for calculus (placement exams).
- If not ready for statistics.