XHSC 0961C HS Pre-Algebra A

Credits: .5

Provides a strong, fundamental background in beginning algebra. Covers signed numbers, elementary algebraic expression manipulation, and equation solving. Describes concepts using verbal, numerical, graphic, and symbolic forms.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Use mathematical problem-solving techniques involving positive and negative numbers and linear patterns, including the use of graphical, symbolic, narrative, and tabular representations.
Create models of real-world situations using positive and negative numbers and linear patterns.
Use inductive reasoning to develop mathematical conjectures involving positive and negative numbers and linear patterns and verify and apply mathematical arguments involving positive and negative numbers and linear patterns.
Make mathematical connections to, and solve problems from, other disciplines involving representations of positive and negative numbers and linear patterns.
Use oral and written skills to individually and collaboratively communicate about applications involving positive and negative numbers and linear patterns.
Use appropriate technology to solve mathematical problems, and to enhance mathematical thinking and understanding of positive and negative numbers and linear patterns, while judging the reasonableness of the results.

Content Outline

Introduction to Expressions and the Coordinate Graph
- Variables
- Data tables
- Algebraic expressions
- Rectangular coordinate graphs
- Measures of central tendency
Operations with Numbers and Expressions
- Addition, multiplication, reciprocal, opposite, subtraction, and division of signed numbers
- Distributive multiplication, simplifying fractions containing variables, and combining like terms
- Exponents
- Order of operations
- Geometric formulas