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Pre Algebra Course Outline

 

Goal

Course Description

Student Assessment

 

 

American International School in Johannesburg

2003/2004 school year

 

Course Instructor:                  Mr. Davis

                                                Email:               sdavis@aisj-jhb.com

                                                Phone:  (011) 803-8855

 

Textbook:                               Algebra and Geometry, McDougall-Littell

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Goal

This course is designed to provide students with the necessary background, including but not limited to, in the skills and processes for higher level math courses.  Students will sharpen their mathematical “understandings” and start perceiving math problems in an abstract manner where appropriate.

 

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Course Description

This year’s study of pre-algebra will help student’s to bridge their mathematical thinking from always using concrete ideas to being able to think and reason using abstract ideas.    

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Student Assessment

Assessment helps me know how well each student is incorporating new material into his/her previous mathematical abilities.  It also can be an opportunity to learn and stretch your understanding.  Throughout the course I will seek out every opportunity to assess student learning through such means as:

 

 

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