UNIT
    SKILLS
    TYPE OF ASSESSMENT USED
    1.   Problem-Solving, Numbers & Algebra
    ·   4-step problem-solving plan
    ·   Problem-solving using patterns
    ·   Problem-solving using guess and check
    ·   Estimating using rounding
    ·   Order of operations
    ·   Algebraic expression
    ·   Powers and exponents
    ·   Solving equations using mental math
    ·   Standardized test practice
    ·   Multiple choice
    ·   Free response
    ·   Performance task
    ·   Lab activity
    2.   Statistics:  
     
    Graphing Data  
    ·   Bar graphs, line graphs
    ·   Circle graphs
    ·   Making predictions from line graphs
    ·   Stem and leaf plots
    ·   Mean, median, mode, range
    ·   Misleading statistics
    ·   Graphing ordered pairs
    ·   Standardized test practice
    ·   Multiple choice
    ·   Free response
    ·   Performance task
    ·   Lab activity
    3.   Adding and Subtracting Decimals ·   Decimals through ten-thousandths
    ·   Length in the metric system (CSMP - G1)
    ·   Rounding decimals
    ·   Estimating sums and differences
    ·   Problem-solving – reasonable answers
    ·   Adding and subtracting decimals
    ·   Standardized test practice
    ·   Multiple choice
    ·   Free response
    ·   Lab activity
    ·   CSMP worksheets
    4a.  Multiplying and Dividing Decimals ·   Multiplying decimals by whole numbers and decimals
    ·   Associative, commutative, distributive properties
    ·   Problem-solving – solve a simpler problem
    ·   Dividing by whole numbers and decimals
    ·   Standardized test practice
    ·   Project-based – Math/Technology project
    ·   Skills creating and using spreadsheets on the computer

    UNIT
    SKILLS
    TYPE OF ASSESSMENT USED
    4b.  Geometry and
    Measurement
     
     
    ·   Perimeter and area - CSMP (rectangles)
    ·   Mass and capacity in the metric system
    (CSMP - G10-12)
    ·   Changing metric units
    ·   CSMP Arcade of Problems worksheet
     
    5.  Using Number Patterns, Fractions and Ratios
    ·   Prime factorization (prime and composite numbers)
    ·   Problem-solving – make a list
    ·   Greatest common factor
    ·   Simplifying fractions and ratios
    ·   Experimental probability
    ·   Mixed numbers and improper fractions
    ·   Length in the customary system
    ·   Least common multiple
    ·   Comparing and ordering
    ·   Writing decimals and fractions
    ·   Standardized test practice
    ·   Multiple choice
    ·   Free response
    ·   Performance task assessment
    ·   Lab activity
    6.  Adding and Subtracting Fractions ·   Rounding fractions and mixed numbers
    ·   Estimation with fractions
    ·   Problem-solving – eliminating possibilities
    ·   Adding and subtracting with common denominators and unlike denominators
    ·   Adding and subtracting mixed numbers
    ·   Adding and subtracting measures of time
    ·   Multiple choice
    ·   Free response
    ·   Performance task
    ·   Lab activity
    7.  Multiplying and Dividing Fractions ·   Estimate products using compatible numbers and rounding
    ·   Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers
    ·   Circumference of circles
    ·   Dividing fractions and mixed numbers
    ·   Changing units within the customary system
    ·   Problem-solving – extending patterns
    ·   Patterns and functions – sequences
    ·   Standardize test practice
    ·   Multiple choice
    ·   Free response
    ·   Performance task
    ·   Lab activity
    8.  Exploring Ration , Proportion and Percent ·   Ratios (lab activity)
    ·   Ratios and rates
    ·   Solving proportions
    ·   Scale drawings
    ·   Percents
    ·   Percents and fractions
    ·   Percents and decimals
    ·   Estimating with percents
    ·   Percent of a number
    ·   Standardized test practice
    ·   Multiple choice
    ·   Free response
    ·   Performance task
    ·   Lab activity
    9.  Geometry:
     
    Investigating Patterns
    ·   Angles (kinds and measuring)
    ·   Problem-solving – using logical reasoning
    ·   Lab activity – kinds of triangles – hypotenuse, base, etc.
    ·   Two dimensional figures
    ·   Lines of symmetry - reflections (CSMP - G4-69)
    ·   Similar and congruent figures
    ·   Translations (slides) – turns
    ·   Investigation with ratios
    ·   Multiple choice
    ·   Free response
    ·   Performance task
    ·   Lab activity
    ·   Arcade of Problems worksheet
    10.  Geometry:
     
    Area and Volume
                                 
    ·   Area of irregular shapes
    ·   Area of parallelograms
    ·   Area of triangles
    ·   Area of circles
    ·   Circle graphs
    ·   Three dimensional figures
    ·   Problem-solving – make a model
    ·   Volume of rectangular prisms
    ·   Standardized test practice
    ·   Multiple choice
    ·   Free response
    ·   Performance task
    ·   Lab activity

    UNIT
    SKILLS
    TYPE OF ASSESSMENT USED
    11.  Investigating Integers
    ·   Integers
    ·   Comparing and ordering Integers
    ·   Problem-solving: work backward
    ·   The coordinate system
    ·   Performance task
    12.  Algebra:
     
    Exploring Equations
     
     
    ·   Solving one-step equations using models
    ·   Solve problems by using an equation
    ·   Standardized test practice
    ·   Free response
    ·   Performance assessment
    13.  Using Probability
    (CSMP Lessons, P1 - P8)
    ·   Theoretical probability
    ·   Making predictions using samples
    ·   Finding outcomes – tree diagram
    ·   Simulations
    ·   Performance assessments
    ·   CSMP worksheets
    ·   In-class observation
    Travel Project ·   Problem-solving
    ·   Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
    ·   Decision-making/evaluating decisions
    ·   Estimation
    ·   Percent
    ·   Graphing
    ·   Integrating technology
    ·   Checklist – style rubric

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