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Narayanswamy - Pre-Algebra (Section Tues 5)

Instructor
Mrs. Usha Narayanswamy
Department
Mathematics
Terms
2019-2020 School Year


Assignment Calendar

Course Description

 

Class Title:

Pre-Algebra

Code:

MMA120

Text:

Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra

Rating:

5

Prerequisite:

Placement Test

Grade:

7-8

Fees:

None

Max:

15

Can be repeated? No

Description: Students will complete all of Pre-Algebra through home assignments four days per week and one class period per week. Students will study numbers and operations, relationships among numbers, and number systems. They will understand the meanings of different operations and how they relate to each other and will learn to compute more fluently. Students will be introduced to algebra concepts and solving for unknowns. Basics of geometry will be introduced, including different types of polygons and polyhedrons, and students will learn to compute perimeter, area, and volume for various shapes. In addition, concepts of relations and functions, as well as statistics and probability, will be covered. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to study Algebra I. Students will receive a textbook, answer key and set of computer CDs with step-by-step solutions. The Teaching Textbooks program uses a review method to ensure retention. Parents will be expected to work with their student daily at home on classroom assignments.

Posts

Tuesday: Homework updates for spring break

Hello APEX students and families,
 
I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. These past few days have seen some dramatic changes in our day-to-day lives and in our communities that can feel overwhelming to us. I hope you get to spend some relaxed time together at home during this break.
 
Given the current circumstances, we are missing a week of instruction time. I am posting homework for pre-algebra students that include reading some extra lessons and doing the problem sets related to some of these lessons. If any of the content is confusing, we will review this content in our next class after the break.
 
There is no homework for consumer math students :-)
 
All homework that was assigned last Tuesday is now due on Tuesday, March 31st along with the homework that is assigned this week.
 
In the meantime, hope you all stay safe and healthy.
 
Thank you
Usha Narayanswamy

Updates on Monday

Hello Families,
 
The last 24 hours have changed so much in our community and of a sudden, we have 2 weeks of spring break!
 
I would like all my students (including my Friday students) to get some rest and relax and not worry about their classes with me! I will send updates (including any homework for the core math classes) beginning of next week.
 
Have a good weekend!
 
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 25 of Classes: Tuesday, March 10

Hello APEX Families,
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Pre-algebra: We started a new unit on geometry. Students learned about several vocabulary terms. such as points, lines, line segments, planes, parallel, intersecting and skew lines, angles, and different types of angles. Students also learned to measure angles using a protractor.

Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students did a great job of selling various items in the school store. We were able to pay off our initial debt to APEX! Yay!! We did the accounting for the store during class and then students worked on a projected budget for their "Life" simulation.
 
Homework: None
 
 
Problem of the Week #21: Problem of the Week #21 is posted today. Answers for last week's problems (POW #20) will be posted this Friday.
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy
 

Week 24 of Classes: Tuesday, March 3

Hello APEX Families,
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Pre-algebra: Student took a multiplication quiz. We wrapped up our chapter on powers and roots by simplifying fractions with powers, introducing the concept of roots and how roots and powers undo each other and two special exponents, namely an exponent of 1 and 0.

Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students completed their grocery list for the month and figured out the total amount they will be spending on grocery. We went over some other costs to consider such as rent, utilities, car insurance, etc.
 
Homework: None
 
 
Problem of the Week #20: Problem of the Week #20 is posted today. Answers for last week's problems (POW #19) will be posted this Friday.
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 23 of Classes: Tuesday, Feb 25

Hello APEX Families,
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Pre-algebra: We continued our unit on powers. Students learned the place of powers in the order of operations and we tried several computing problems to understand this order of operations. Students learned to add, subtract, multiply and divide powers.

Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students worked online to get prices of various items on their grocery list.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Problem of the Week #19: Problem of the Week #19 is posted today. Answers for last week's problems (POW #18) will be posted this Friday.
 
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Solution to Puzzle Of The Week #17

Hello Problem Solvers
 
Please find attached the solutions to last week's Valentine's Day puzzles.
 
The students listed below participated and put their solutions into the answer jar this week. And they ALL got them right! Great job everybody! Congratulations!!
 
James Schmeisser 
Alexa Schehrer
Nicki Million
Rebecca Freeman
 
Rebecca won the raffle for the prize this week. Yay! Rebecca, please stop by to pick your prize. Every one else, don't forget to get a treat from me for all your hard work and enthusiasm solving these puzzles.
 
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. N