CONTENT (General)

CONTENT (Specific)

ASSESSMENTS

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS

Estimating

Problem Solving

Estimating addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems.

Determine reasonable answers to word problems using estimation.

Use the correct problem solving strategies to solve problems.

Homework

6C

6B

Problem Solving

Order of Operation

Solve problems using different problem solving strategies.

Evaluate expressions using order of operations.

Quiz over estimation

Homework

6C

6B, 8A

Variable and Exponents

Spreadsheets

Evaluate simple algebraic expressions.

Evaluate expression with exponents.

Use Excel to create spreadsheets using exponents.

Homework

Worksheet

Computer Work

8A

6A

10A

One-Step Equations

Decimal Numbers

Solve one-step equations algebraically.

Compare and order decimals.

Round decimal numbers.

Chapter 1 Test

Homework

6A, 6B, 6C, 8A, 8B

6A, 6C

Decimal Numbers

Estimate decimal problems.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals.

Multiply by powers of 10.

Homework

Quiz

6C

6B

Scientific Notation

Metric System

Estimation

Write large numbers in scientific notation.

Change metric units of length, capacity, and mass.

Determine whether answers are reasonable using estimation.

Use problem solving strategies to solve extended response problems.

Homework

Metric Worksheet

 Extended Response Worksheet

6B

7A

6C

Mean, Mode, Median, and Range

Find the mean, mode, median, and range for sets of data.

Chapter 2 Test

Homework

6A, 6B. 6C, 7A

10A

Divisibility

Factorization

Sequences

Use divisibility rules to find if a number is a factor of another number.

Find the prime factorization of whole numbers.

Recognize and extend patterns for sequences.

Use the problem solving strategy- make an organized list.

Homework

Worksheet

6B

8A

Fractions

Simple Probability

Find the GCF and LCM of 2 or more numbers.

Simplify fractions to lowest terms.

Change fractions to decimals and vise versa.

Find the probability of a simple event.

Homework

Quiz

6A

10C

CONTENT (General)

CONTENT (Specific)

ASSESSMENTS

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS

Fractions

Compare and order fractions using the same denominator and decimals.

Review GCF, LCM, divisibility, prime factorization, and simplifying fractions.

Homework

Chapter 4 Test

6A

6A, 6B, 8A, 10A, 10C

Fractions

Estimate problems using fractions.

Add, subtract, and multiply fractions.

Homework

Fraction Test

6A

6B

Perimeters

Find the perimeter of simple polygons involving fractions.

Find the perimeter of more complicated polygons.

Homework

Polygon Worksheet

7C

 Dividing Fractions

Divide fractions and mixed numbers.

Eliminate unreasonable answers from a set of potential answers for various problems.

Homework

7C

Fractions

Review adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions.

Practice extended response problems.

Chapter 5 Test

Worksheet

6A, 6B, 7C

Proportions

Determine if 2 ratios are equivalent.

Find the unit price.

Solve proportion problems.

Worksheets

Homework

6D

Proportions

Solve word problems using proportions.

Solve word problems with totals using proportions.

Find the missing measure in similar polygons using proportions.

Worksheets

6D

9D

Angles

Review ratios and proportions.

Find the missing angle using adjacent, vertical, complementary, and supplementary angles.

Proportion Test

Worksheets

6D, 9D

6A

Problem Solving

CONTENT (General)

CONTENT (Specific)

ASSESSMENTS

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS

Percent

Change percents to decimals to fractions and vice versa.

Solve different kinds of percent problems using proportions and equations.

Estimate percent problems such as tips and discounts.

Find the actual discount or sales tax.

Find simple interest.

Solve percent problems using a ratio box.

Homework

Test

6A

6D

Pythagorean Theorem

Find the third side of a right triangle when 2 sides are known using the Pythagorean Theorem.

Homework

Quiz

9D

Integers

Identify and plot points in a coordinate plane.

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide signed numbers.

Write small numbers in scientific notation.

Solve 1-and 2-step equations.

Write algebraic equations from word phrases.

Write and solve simple equations from word problems.

Homework

Test

8A

8B

8D

Area and Volume

Find the area of a circle and trapezoid.

Find the volume of prisms and cylinders.

Find the volume of a pyramid and cone.

Homework

Test

7C

CONTENT (General)

CONTENT (Specific)

ASSESSMENTS

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS

ISAT Testing

Surface Area

Probability

Find the surface area of rectangular prism.

Use tree diagrams to show all possible outcomes.

Use the counting principle to find the number of outcomes.

Determine the theoretical probability of the outcomes of an experiment.

Find the expected value when the probability is known of an outcome.

Find the experimental probability of the outcomes of an experiment.

Use permutations to find the number of possible outcomes when order matters.

Use combinations to find the number of possible outcomes when order does not matter.

Homework

Quizzes

Test

7B

10C

Pre-Algebra

Review adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers.

Solve 1- and 2-step equations.

Solve equations with variables on both sides.

Graph linear equations.

Write and solve equations from word problems.

Homework

Quizzes

Test

8A

8C

Kites

Build a box kite from dowel rods and a trash bag.

Use proportions and the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of sides and stretchers.

Measure in inches.

Completed Kite

6D, 7D, 9D