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Course Overview
This course is designed to prepare students for success in their future. Emphasis will be given to equip students with the skills and understandings required for success on the WASL. At the same time, this course will focus on the keys to success in future math coursework and, most importantly, the implementation of math in everyday living.

Essential Questions

Essential Understandings

To what extent is mathematics a language?
In what ways can mathematics simplify our world?
To what extent is mathematics used in problem solving?
How much is enough for it to be a "good paying job"?
Is it a good idea to buy a new car?
How do we understand mathematics?
How does mathematics model our world?
Is mathematics always logical and objective?
How do we communicate mathematics?

Concepts and procedures of mathematics inform operations in our world

Mathematics defines and solves problems

Mathematical reasoning helps in making decisions
Mathematical ideas connect within mathematics, to other subject areas, and to real-life situations

Namely, this course will study these four main ideas:

Algebraic Sense : Much of the universe can be modeled using algebraic symbols. Problems, patterns, and phenomena often can be addressed with the tools of algebra.

Proportionate Reasoning : Ratios, percents, and probabilities are useful for describing and predicting many aspects of life.

Geometric Sense : Geometry generalizes the physical properties of our world. The measurement of physical shapes helps us to describe and explore their properties.

Number Sense : The world around us can be quantified with numbers. Having a sense about the enormity and smallness of numbers helps guide our thinking.

In each area, students will know:

1. Algebraic Sense.

How to simplify linear expressions
How to solve multiple step linear equations
How to write linear equations to model scenarios
How to graph linear equations
How to write linear equations given a graph
How to describe the meaning of slope on a graph using appropriate units
How to solve single step equations involving square and cube roots.
How to rewrite basic formulas
How to explain how to solve a direct variation problem

2. Proportionate Reasoning

How to simplify ratios
How to unit rates
How to describe the meaning of slope on a graph using appropriate units
How to find simple percentages
How to find simple probabilities
How to use simple ratios, percentages, and probabilities to make predictions.
How to setup and solve proportions
How to use sine, cosine, and tangent to find ratios in right triangles
How to use sine, cosine, and tangent to find missing measurements in right triangles
How to estimate the line of best fit for a data set
How to solve systems of linear equations graphically
How to solve systems of linear equations by substitution
How to solve systems of linear equations by linear combination (add/sub)
How to graph linear inequalities

3. Geometric Sense

How to identify basic 2D and 3D shapes
How to create nets for prisms, pyramids, cylinders, and other 3D shapes
How to find lengths, areas, and volumes of basic 2D and 3D shapes with the aid of formulas
How to explain the effect of changing one or two dimensions of an object has on its area or volume
How to explain the effect of changing the area or volume of an object has on its dimensions
How to find the relationship and ratio of corresponding measurements on similar 2D and 3D shapes
How to use the Pythagorean theorem
How to use dilations, rotations, reflections, and translations to transform shapes
How to use coordinates to describe objects and transformations done to them
How to create scatterplots to present data sets

4. Number Sense

How to simplify numerical expressions using correct order of operations
How to simplify variable expressions when the value of variables are known
How to use positive and negative numbers (including decimals and fractions)
How to estimate in different contexts
How to read and use scientific notation
How to simplify basic square roots
How to measure angles and lengths with reasonable accuracy
How to describe a pattern in a sequence of numbers (eg. arithmetic and geometric)

Scope and Sequence

Unit 1: Variable Expressions
Unit 2: Using Measures
Unit 3: Solving equations
Unit 5: More Equations
Unit 6: Ratios
Unit 7: Direct Variation
Unit 8: Linear Equations
Unit 9: The Pythagorean Theorem
Unit 10: More Measures

Course Pacing
The following outline suggests a reasonable pacing for the course. This does not include examination weeks such as the WASL or district quarterly assessments.

First Semester

Orientation	1 week
Unit 1: Variable Expressions	3 weeks
Unit 2: Using Measures	3 weeks
Unit 3: Solving Equations	2 weeks
Unit 4: Coordinates	4 weeks
Unit 5: Solving Equations part 2	5 weeks

Second Semester

Unit 6: Rates, Ratios, and Proportions	5 weeks
Unit 7: Direct Variation	4 weeks
Unit 8: Linear Equations	4 weeks
Unit 9: More Measures of our World	5 weeks

Course Policies

Academic Integrity
It is the responsibility of the student to uphold the highest in academic integrity.

Students in this course will be expected to comply with the official Spokane District 81 policy regarding Academic Integrity. Any student suspected of violating their obligation for any reason during the semester will be required to participate in the procedural process, initiated at the instructor level. This may include, but is not limited to, the confiscation of the examination of any individual suspected of violating the policy.

Please note that that we'll be using Turnitin's services to check for plagiarism

Make-up Exam Policy
Although most timelines for work in this course will be quite flexible, there will be deadlines for some items.

When an assignment or test is due by a certain time, there may be extenuating circumstances that may allow for an extension. Such extensions must be requested in writing. These extensions may be granted or denied at the discretion of the instructor.

Remember to take ownership. Be responsible and strive for the best in your work.

District Computer/Network Usage
Careful and ethical use of computing resources is the responsibility of every user. Students will be held to a standard of accountability for how they use computers. The official District Acceptable Use Policy is found here.