Course Syllabus
Course Description / Overview:
In this enrichment class, students will learn:
- Reviewing Long Division of Integers
- Manipulating Fractions
- Understanding Percents
- Simplifying square roots and cube roots
- Solving word problems
- Interpreting Simple Graphs
- Previewing Pre-algebra topics: Basic equations, polynomials, etc.
- Learning simple applications of math to various careers
Class Goals/Outcomes:
- Strengthen basic-math skills such as manipulating fractions, solving word problems, studying simple linear equations, etc.___
- Learn some simple applications of math
- Prepare for the next level of math
- Find out what mathematics is all about
Course Outline:
| Day 1 | Review long division; review fractions -- intermediate to difficult ones; interactive class practice |
| Day 2 | Further drill practice on fractions; percent; simple word problems; online group practice |
| Day 3 | Introduce radicals; further word problems; classroom interactive practice |
| Day 4 | Miscellaneous review of various week-1 topics; drill exercises |
| Day 5 | Introduce graphs such as dot plots, pie charts, stem-and-leaf displays, etc.; in-class practice |
| Day 6 | Introduce basic probability concepts such as tree diagrams, a sure thing, an impossible outcome, etc. Classroom demos and drill problems |
| Day 7 | Introduce very basic topics in algebra: Polynomials, simple linear equations, etc. ; study of the Pythagorean Theorem; online interactive practice in class |
| Day 8 | Review of the course; what lies ahead; what is math? |
Student Expectations / Classroom Policies:
- Get a lot of sleep the night before as no one can do math when tired
- Calculator allowed
- No cell-phone chatting in class please
- Handouts will be provided in class (no need to buy a book)
What Should I bring to Class?
- A notebook and a lot of scratch paper
- A pen or pencil
- A calculator
- An inquisitive mind ready to learn new topics