Text:
Glencoe Pre-Algebra An Integrated Transition
to Algebra & Geometry, 2000 Edition, Glencoe Publisher
Section References:
1.1 Problem Solving Strategy: Make a Plan
1.4 Properties
1.7 Integration: Geometry
Ordered Pairs
2.4 Adding Integers
2.5 Subtracting Integers
2.6 Problem Solving Strategy: Look for a Pattern
2.8 Dividing Integers
4.1 Factors and Monomials
9.4b Math Lab: Hands-On Activity
Fair and Unfair Games
10.8 Problem Solving: Use a Simulation
Specific Textbook
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http://www.score.k12.ca.us/
http://henson.austin.apple.
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http://school.discovery.com/
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http://www.EDsOasis.org/
http://www.math.com/
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Free Stuff:
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State/National Math Ed. Organizations:
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http://www.cde.ca.gov/
Calif. Dept.of Ed. Standards, Assessment,
Ed Reference.
Calculuator Reference Site:
http://www.ti.com/calc/docs/
calchome.html
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1.) Students will solve problems
such as the following:
Of seven coins, six are the same weight and one
is lighter than the others. Given a balance with two pans for comparing
weights, what is the least number of weighings needed to determine which
coin is light?
Of 200 coins, 199 are the same weight and one
is lighter than the others. Given the same balance, explain how the light
coin may be identified in no more than five weighings.
A rectangular block measuring 10 units by 8 units
by 6 units is made up of cubes measuring 1 unit on a side. The base of
the block is 10 units by 8 units. The outside of the block other than the
base is painted blue. How many of the unit cubes have exactly one face
painted blue?
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1.) Students will use selected
Problems of the Week to assess student thinking. These problems can be
selected to emphasize a technique or concept area or just for the problem
solving inherent in the problem.
2.) Presented with a generalized rubric, students will
refine it to specific problems of the week to identify the important mathematics
in a given problem.
3.) Students will maintain a Mathematics Journal so that
they may organize their learning and thoughts and assess their own growth.
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