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