GENERAL MATH

Subject: General Mathematics

Grade: 9

Length of Course: First and Second Semester

Prerequisite: None

CURRICULUM BENCHMARKS:

1. To round decimals
2. To add whole numbers
3. To subtract whole numbers
4. To multiply whole numbers
5. To divide whole numbers
6. To use the order of operations on whole number operations
7. To find the prime factorization of whole numbers
8. To find the GCF of whole numbers
9. To reduce fractions to simplest form
10. To add fractions
11. To subtract fractions
12. To multiply fractions
13. To divide fractions
14. To convert between mixed numbers and improper fractions
15. To add mixed numbers
16. To subtract mixed numbers
17. To multiply mixed numbers
18. To divide mixed numbers
19. To evaluate formulas involving fractions
20. To write the name of a decimal
21. To recognize place values
22. To write a number in decimal form from written form
23. To round decimals
24. To add decimals
25. To subtract decimals
26. To multiply decimals
27. To divide decimals
28. To round decimals
29. To evaluate formulas involving decimals
30. To write percents as decimals and fractions
31. To write decimals as percents
32. To write fractions as percents
33. To perform operations involving percents
34. To add signed numbers
35. To subtract signed numbers
36. To multiply signed numbers
37. To divide signed numbers
38. To use the order of operations on signed number operations
39. To evaluate formulas involving signed numbers
40. To translate verbal statements to mathematical statements using variables
41. To solve one step equations
42. To solve multi-step equations
43. To write and reduce ratios
44. To set up and solve proportions
45. To understand rules of exponents
46. To evaluate exponents using calculator
47. To simplify scientific notation
48. To evaluate square roots

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In general mathematics, there will be review of the four basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) involving whole numbers, integers, decimals and fractions. Relations between decimals, fractions, and percents will be introduced. The metric system is discussed and related to everyday use. Problem solving of various degrees of difficulty is used as a strategy to develop individuals for adult life. Algebra 1 concepts are introduced.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DO:

1) Complete homework on time with acceptable quality.

2) Take notes over examples.

3) Participate in classroom examples and discussion.

4) Maintain a successful average on tests and quizzes.

EVALUATION:

The students will be evaluated on successful completion of daily assignments, quizzes and tests.