Mission Statement: "Pine Ridge Schools strive to
empower all students to become successful life-long learners in a culturally
diverse, changing , and techno logical world , reflecting the Lakota values as the
foundation for enhancing the well-being of Self, family,
and community."
Exit Outcomes
1. Demonstrate fluency of computational skills.
Example: Find discounts at a department store.
2. Apply mathematical skills learned at Pine Ridge High
School to improve test scores. (e.g. DACS, SAT-10, ASVAB, ACT,
etc.)
3. Identify, calculate , estimate, analyze, and apply
problem-solving and critical thinking skills in real world situations.
(Think of a home project such as a concrete driveway/deck/renovations: Is there
need and budget for completing
project? What are square footage and volume measurements of concrete required?
Are they accurate? What geometric
shapes provide added support in construction? Is there enough concrete ordered?
Is there labor available to complete
the job before concrete hardens? Students need to assess and appraise all
mathematical aspects of their project.)
4. Transfer mathematical literacy needed to be successful
in a technological, globally competitive world in the 21st
century. (Measured by student employment and high education.)
Course Description/Objectives:
Pre- Algebra will consist of studying Number Sense standards involving whole
numbers, decimals,
percents, fractions, and mixed numbers, utilizing place value, addition,
subtraction , multiplication,
division, estimation and problem solving. Formulas for perimeter and area of
regular and irregular
polygons will be learned and evaluated to meet Geometry standards. Conversions
between different
measurements will also meet measurement standard
Student Course Outcomes for First Semester Pre-Algebra A
Students will be able to:
1. Read, write, add, subtract, multiply, divide,
round, estimate and order whole numbers,
decimal numbers , percents, fractions, and mixed numbers. |
2. Read and solve real life word problems
involving whole numbers, decimal numbers,
percents and fractional numbers. |
| 3. Identify points, lines, rays, line segments
and angles. |
| 4. Find perimeter and area of regular and
irregular polygons. |
| 5. Convert decimals to fractions and mixed
numbers. |
| 6. Convert fractions and mixed numbers to
decimals. |
Instructional Methods:
Teacher will use Direct Explanation to
communicate instructional activities. Teacher will show
examples of each objective on the board and demonstrate the process.
Teacher/students will
present questions for understanding the topics studied.
Teacher will observe students working and help answer student
concerns/questions.
Students will have a whole number place value chart to demonstrate value
of whole numbers.
Students will demonstrate real life uses of whole numbers [e.g.
measurements, sizes, cost of items
purchased, etc.]; decimals [e.g. m oney , measurements, etc.]; geometry
[measurements of yards or
pastures for fencing, finding area, finding missing measurements in an
irregular shaped polygon,
then finding the perimeter, finding the perimeter around textbooks and
other items in the
classroom, etc.]; fractions [e.g. measurements in recipes, proportion of
students present v. s.
students enrolled, etc.]; percentages [discounts, selling price, grades,
etc.];
Students will demonstrate skills to solve rounding, addition,
subtraction, multiplication and
division and word problems with whole numbers.
Activities will be implemented when appropriate for the reinforcing of
whole number, decimal,
fraction, percentage, and geometry concepts. Students will utilize the
Accelerated Math software
program to test out incoming knowledge. Students will write a reflection
of their needs and
opinions on mathematics. |
Description of major As signments :
Students will utilize the Accelerated Math software program to test
knowledge of covered objectives at
80% or higher. These diagnostic/tests will be a major part of the grade.
Accelerated Math al lows
students to demonstrate their mastery of Pre-Algebra objectives.
