Content: Algebra: Appropriate use of mathematical terminology; operations with real numbers; solving multi-step algebraic equations and inequalities; solving simultaneous systems of equations and inequalities; graphing of functions on the Cartesian coordinate system; linear, exponential, rational, and quadratic functions; operations with polynomials; algebraic representations of real-life situations.
Content: Pre-Algebra: mathematical terminology; basic operations with rational numbers; solidifying fraction, decimal, percent, ratio, and proportion skills; solving one and two-step algebraic equations; data analysis and graphing skills; inequalities and absolute values; exponents; 2-D and 3-D geometry; problem-solving strategies; historical perspectives of mathematics.
FOCUS: To gain an understanding of data collection, analysis and representation; sampling and probability; integer operations; order of operations; introduction to variables and writing expressions; fraction and decimal operations; percent calculations; application of variables to algebraic patterns; introduction to proportional reasoning; introduction to coordinate graphing and linear functions; deriving formulas for area and volume of […]
CONCEPTS: Problem solving with very large and very small numbers, relative magnitudes of numbers, representation and manipulation of parts of a whole as decimal numbers, fractions, and percentages; measurement of plane and solid figures; data collection and presentation; estimation; synthesis and application of mathematical problem-solving skills in real-world situations. SKILLS: Multiply and divide with large […]
Focus: Problem solving, algebraic and logical reasoning, data collection and interpretation, geometry, measurement, fractions, decimals, multi-digit multiplication, place value to the millions. Concepts and Skills: Developing and using thinking routines, estimating, making generalizations, measuring area and perimeter, representing and comparing fractions and decimals, communicating mathematical thinking, developing automaticity with multiplication and division math facts, recognizing […]
FOCUS CONCEPTS: Operations & Algebraic Thinking (multiplication and division); Number & Operations in Base Ten (multi-digit addition and subtraction); Number & Operations—Fractions; Measurement & Data; Geometry. SKILLS: Represent and solve problems involving multiplication & division; Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division; Multiply and divide within 100; Solve problems involving the […]
Concepts: Students focus on addition and subtraction, place value, shapes, and length measurement. They practice working with time, money, and data collection and representation. They are introduced to the concept of equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication. Skills: Become fluent with addition and subtraction facts with numbers to 20; add and subtract […]
The goal of the Live Oak Mathematics curriculum is for students to approach mathematical problems with confidence, curiosity, and the ability to apply problem-solving strategies with speed and success. Teachers incorporate real world investigations that build understanding of mathematical concepts and their applications in meaningful contexts. Students are exposed to a variety of strategies and […]
Concepts: Sorting and counting, number sense, basic geometry, measurement, place value, addition and subtraction Skills: Reading and writing numbers; identifying place value, skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s; using tally marks; solving addition and subtraction stories and equations; using mathematical symbols; reading and creating graphs. Highlight: Math Madness.
Focus: Building foundations for mathematical understanding. Concepts: Number sense; patterns; attributes; measurement; place value to hundreds. Skills: Comparing and ordering numbers; identifying even and odd numbers; forward and backward counting; skip counting; creating and extending patterns; reading and writing numbers to 100; estimating; graphing; sorting; recognizing math symbols, and integrating mathematical concepts into everyday situations.