Math Course Descriptions
8th Grade Basic Math
This course consists of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Percent and its application in everyday life is emphasized. Estimation, ratio and proportion, statistics, and probability are also studied. Basic elements of geometry are covered with emphasis on perimeter, area and volume and its application. This course integrates the concepts studied through the solution of word problems.
8th Grade General Math
This course contains all the mentioned curriculum of Basic Mathematics. In addition, students begin to explor the basic elements of algebra. Topics covered include: addition, subraction, multiplication, and division of negative numbers, solving equations and irregularities, graphing, absolute value and the study of the real number system.
8th Grade Algebra
Algebra consists of the study of sets of numbers, whole numbers, properties of real numbers, properties of equality and inequalities. Equations are studied, beginning with simple equations, including the formula and translating work expressions into equation form.
An understanding of the number line and signed numbers is studied. Many terms are introduced early, including parentheses, literal numbers, like terms, unlike terms coefficients, and exponents. Fundamental operations with polynomials, the coordinate system, degree of an equation, graphing, first-degree equations, inequalities and the relation of a first degree equation to its graph are contained in the course. Systems of linear equations are solved by graphing, by substitution, and by the addition or subtraction methods.
Special products and factoring, more difficult equations containing parentheses, fractions, and special products are also taught. Second-degree equations are solved by factoring and graphing. Eighth grade algebra is a very faced paced course requiring daily homework and study, frequent out-of-class contacts with teachers, and excellent study habits.
9th Grade Basic Math
Basic Mathematics emphasizes basic computational skills involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. the relationship between fractions, decimals and percents is explored prior to concentrated work with the three types of percent problems.
9th Grade Applied Math/Pre-Algebra
This course is a review of arithmetic, a preview of algebra and involvement in consumer type problems of a practical nature. The arithmetic review includes the basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Also included are relations between common fractions, decimal and percent. Measurements in both English and metric units are included in problems of perimeter, circumference, area and volume. The algebra preview includes positive and negative numbers, simple linear equations, ratio and proportion and writing equations to solve word problems. The consumer type problems involve ideas and processes used in practical situations of taxes, insurance, sales reductions, etc. The applied math contains video programs, laboratory activities and problem solving exercises. Each part has been chosen to help the student understand the mathematics needed to work and live in a technical word. Most importantly each part has been designed to make mathematics more useful and meaningful for the student and provide basic background for each student's future needs.
Technical Computations
This course contains video programs, laboratory activities and problem solving exercises. Each part has chosen to help the students understand the mathematics needed to work and live in a technical world. Most importantly, each part has been designed to make mathematics more useful and meaningful. Each unit begins with a video program describing the mathematical skilld to be studied and introduction to people who use these skills in their everyday lives. Following this, the concentration is on learning the skill. Next, the skill learned in the laboratory activities will be applied to practical problems. Topics covered in Technical Computations are measuring in English and metric units, graphs, dealing with data, lines, angles and shapes in two dimensions, ratio, proportion and scale drawings, and solving problems using formulas.
NOTE: This course can be part of the articulation agreement with RHS and East Central College.