Pre-Algebra
About the Class
Pre-Algebra is a course designed to prepare 7th grade students to take Algebra I as 8th graders, offering the possibility to earn a high school credit while students at Desert Meadows.
Unit Guide
| Unit | Unit Topic | Driving Question |
| 1.1 | Expressions and Variables | How are numbers represented in real world situations? |
| 1.2 | Numerical Properties | What properties are common to all real numbers? |
| 1.3 | Relations and Scatter Plots | How can information be shown using a graph? |
| 2.1 | Integers & Absolute Value | What are integers? |
| 2.2 | Working with Integers | How are negative and positive numbers operations completed? |
| 3.1 | Simplifying Expressions | How can equivalent expressions be written? |
| 3.2 | Solving Equations | How can you use equations to solve real world problems? |
| 3.3 | Sequences & Formulas | How can formulas be used to model real world situations? |
| 4.1 | Factors and Exponents | How do exponents and factors work? |
| 4.2 | Applying Rules of Exponents | How can you use the rules of exponents? |
| 5.1 | Identifying & Classifying Rational Numbers | How does the real number system work? |
| 5.2 | Working with Rational Numbers | How do you use rational numbers? |
| 5.3 | Measures of Central Tendency | How can you analyze data? |
| 6.1 | Ratios, Rates and Proportions | How can you use ratios to solve real world problems? |
| 6.2 | Fractions, Decimals & Percents | How do you convert rational numbers? |
| 6.3 | Sampling | How do you use sampling to make predictions? |
| 7.1 | Functions | What is a function? |
| 7.2 | Rate of Change | How is rate of change related to a function? |
| 7.3 | Slope-Intercept Form | How do you create graphs of functions? |
| 7.4 | Predictions and Lines of Best Fit | How can you use graphs to make predictions? |
| 8.1 | Solving Complex Equations | How can you use equations to solve real world problems? |
| 8.2 | Building & Solving Inequalities | How can you use inequalities to solve real world problems? |