The course uses Connected Mathematics, a middle school series developed with
funding from the National Science Foundation. This integrated curriculum helps
students develop understanding of important concepts, skills, procedures, and
ways of thinking and reasoning. Topics covered include linear, exponential,
and quadratic functions, area, volume, and perimeter of polygons and solids,
and writing and solving equations and inequalities. Conceptual learning is
balanced with ongoing skills review. These include operations with whole
numbers, fractions, decimals, exponents and percents. For the complete
syllabus, go to the General Handouts link.
I hope that my students will:
1. Develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts
2. Feel confident in their ability to “do math”
3. Improve their fluency with arithmetic skills
4. Understand why math is relevant to their lives
5. Believe that math can be interesting (and maybe even fun!)
6. Improve their organizational skills
