TOPICS TAUGHT:

          1.  Variables and Expressions

            2.  Integer Operations

            3.   Solving Equations and Inequalities

            4.  Factors, Fractions, and Exponents

            5.  Rational Number Operations

            6.  Ratios, Proportions, and Percents

            7.  Geometry Basics

            8.  Transformational Geometry

            9.  Real Numbers and Right Triangles

            10. Measurement, Area, and Volume

            11. Data Analysis and Probability

            12. Polynomials and Functions 

DAILY ACTIVITIES:

          1.  Puzzle of the day

            2.  Review homework (if applicable)

            3.  Lesson of the day

            4.  Practice time 

PROJECTS:

          1.  Probability Game

            2.  Fractal design

            3.  Origami

            4.  Pi day (March 14, 1:59)           

ISAT EMPHASIS:

          1.  Multiple choice practice

            2.  Extended response problems           

HONORS ALGEBRA:

Less work will be done on the basics of math and more focus will be on specific algebra skills.  Preparation for Honors Algebra II at the high school will be the emphasis.  Competitors for the MathCounts team will be chosen from this class.  Students in this class have both high-ability in math as well as being high achieving students in general.