Course Description: This class will review the basic operations of arithmetic on integers, fractions and decimals.
These operations will be used in dealing with ratio, proportions, percent, simple geometry and algebra. As students
master these basic concepts, they will move into basic algebra. Students will be expected to understand basic operations
with integers, rational numbers, irrational, and real numbers; the use of variables; properties of numbers and of equality;
solving equations and inequalities; problem solving with real world applications.
CLASS STRUCTURE
I use PowerPoint Notes for every lesson to begin our DISCUSSIONS.  As I teach a topic I use GUIDED PRACTICES to have students work on problems with paper/pencil asking them to raise their hand when finished.  I then call on various students to CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY
I use a varied approach to my teaching:
** Flipped Approach - Students will use educational technology to introduce concepts; they are asked to view the SUPPORT VIDEOS prior to meeting for class time. 
** Formative Assessments - Students will complete a short EXIT QUIZ for each lesson.
**Visual and Hands-on - Students will be asked to make drawings or colored chips as algebra tiles.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE 
**Practice multiplication and division without paper (“mental math”).
**Practice rounding decimals with dollars and coins, or with the prices of objects listed in advertisements.
**Discuss positive and negative numbers in terms of credits and debits using a bank account or a bill.
**Discuss the volume of objects around your home, like a water bottle, a box, or a container.


Unit 1 - Variables, Expressions, and Integers
Week 1 - Place Value
Week 2 - Wring and Evaluating Expressions
Week 3 - Operations with Integers
Week 4 - Reasoning, Patterns, Coordinate Grid
Week 5 - Review and Test 1

Unit 2 - Solving 1-Step Equations and Inequalities
Week 6 - Properties of Numbers
Week 7 - Order of Operations
Week 8 - Operations of Equations
Week 9 - Solving Inequalities by Adding & Subtracting
Week 10 - Solving Inequalities by Multiplication & Division
Week 11 - Review and Test 2

Unit 3 - Decimals and Equations
Week 12 - Rounding and Estimation
Week 13 - Mean, Median, Mode and Using Formulas
Week 14 - Solving Decimal Equations by Adding and Subtracting
Week 15 - Solving Decimal Equations by Multiply 
Week 16 - Solving Decimal Equations by Dividing 
Week 17 - Metric Conversions
Week 18 - Review and Test 3