Skip to main content
Main Menu Toggle

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

Week 3 of Classes: Tuesday Sept 10

Dear APEX students and parents,
 
Here's a summary of today's classes and the homework assigned for the week:
 
Pre-algebra: Students took the 2s multiplication facts quiz. Then they took a vocabulary quiz. Please keep reviewing the vocabulary we learn each week. They are an integral part of the language of math and helps students to understand problems and know how to solve them. Students learned the divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10. We started a new unit on fractions. Students learned what they mean, how to find equivalent fractions, reduce fractions and compare fractions.
Homework assigned (see the homework post)
 
Consumer Math: Students shared their short-term, medium-term goals and long-term goals. We discussed the importance of hard work, perseverance, and financial know-how to achieve these goals. We started on the concept of calculating unit price of items we want to buy to compare similar products and figure out the better buys. We will complete this discussion on unit prices next week.
Homework: None
 
Puzzle of the week #2: The 2nd puzzle of the week is posted. The answer to the first puzzle of the week will be shared online end of this week. 
 
Have a great rest of your week. See you next Tuesday!
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 2 of classes: Tuesday

Dear APEX students and parents,
 
Here's a summary of today's classes and the homework assigned for the week:
 
Pre-algebra: Students took a pre-assessment of 1-12 multiplication facts. Then we reviewed addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers. Several vocabulary words were introduced (check homework file for details). Homework assigned (see the homework post)
 
Consumer Math: We played the game "How to really be a millionaire" and learned several interesting facts about millionaires. Homework: Bring a grocery store flyer from the grocery store where your family shops.
 
Puzzle of the week: Every week, I will be posting a puzzle both on my classroom wall and online. Any student who loves solving puzzles is welcome to try solving the puzzle of the week. Students should work on their own or seek their siblings' or parents' help but not search for answers online! Bring your answer the following week for submission. I will randomly draw out the name of one student each week from among all the students who get the correct answer, to win a small prize
 
Have a great rest of your week. See you next Tuesday!
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy
 
 

1st Week of Classes: Aug 27

Hello APEX Students and families,
 
Welcome to a new academic year at APEX! Hope our year together will be fun and filled with learning!!
 
As we go through the year, learning different things, please know that I am here to help you with any concepts that you are not clear about. Parents, if there are ever any questions or concerns you may have through the year, please do not hesitate to send me an email.
 
If your student was absent during last week's orientation day, please note that my welcome letters, with all the class details, are loaded on my website. 
 
If you haven't already done so, do subscribe to the class(es) you (if you are a student)  or your children (if you are a parent) are taking with me. Homework for all my classes will be posted on my website.
 
Pre-algebra students have homework assigned this week. NO homework for consumer math students.
 
That's it for now. Thank you!
 
Mrs. Narayanswamy