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Pre-algebra

Course  Description
This course reviews the basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) as applied to whole numbers, fractions and decimals.  An introduction to Algebra  I follows with units on signed numbers, first degree equations, polynomials and graphs.

Content
Chapter 1 Whole Numbers and Applications
Chapter 2 Decimals and Applications
Chapter 3 Number Properties / Expressions
Chapter 4 Number Theory
Chapter 5 Fractions:  Multiplication / Division
Chapter 6 Fractions:  Addition / Subtraction
Chapter 7 Solving Equations
Chapter 8 Ratio, Proportion and Percent
Chapter 9 Percent and Applications
Chapter 10 Rational Numbers:  Addition / Subtraction
Chapter 11 Equations:  Addition / Subtraction
Chapter 12 Rational Numbers:  Multiplication / Division
Chapter 13 Equations:  Multiplication / Division
Chapter 14 Graphing and Equations
Chapter 15 Special Triangles
Chapter 16 Statistics and Probability

Required
Be respectful.
Do work in pencil.
Show work for problems.
Have red checking pen, notebook and pencil.

Evaluation
Quizzes 33.3%
Daily Work 33.3%
Tests 33.3%

Grading Scale
A 93% - 100%
B 85% - 92%
C 77% - 84%
D 70% - 76%
F   below 70%

Cheating
If caught cheating, a zero will be given for the assignment and an “F” will be given for the quarter grade.

Late Assignments
Late assignments will have their percentage dropped by 10%.