1. Course Organizer Pre-Algebra Course Standards: The This Course:
Teacher:
Block:
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Student: Teacher Copy
Course Dates:
This Course:
Content:
Process:
Course Progress Graph
Course Questions: is
about
Course Standards: 3 1
Pre-Algebra
What?
Critical Unit Concepts
Specific Unit Facts
Retain Unit Information
Daily Unit Examples
How?
Test/Proj.
Quizzes
Homework
Classwork
Value? 40 30 10 20
reviewing and extending the use of numbers, figures, and variables in problem solving and acquiring the concepts and skills necessary for success in Algebra.
Organization Notebook
Participation Observation 2
What is the real number system and how are the subsets within the system organized? (8.2, 8.5)
What is the role of the order of operations when evaluating expressions? (8.1, 8.4)
How can real world problems be solved using ratios, proportions, and percents? (8.3)
How are multi-step equations and inequalities solved? (8.15)
How are real life situations modeled using tables, graphs, words, and rules? (8.14, 8.16)
What are the different applications of the Pythagorean Theorem? (8.10, 8.5)
How can perimeter, circumference, and area formulas be applied to solve practical problems? (8.11)
How are volume and surface area of a solid figure calculated and what are the differences? (8.7)
How are scatterplots constructed and analyzed? (8.13b)
What are the outcomes of events with and without replacement, and what are the differences between these events? (8.12) 95 85 75 65 55 45 35 25 15 5
UNIT TESTS
Unit 1 2 3 4 6 7
Q1 Interim: ______ Q1 Final: ______
Q2 Interim: ______ Q2 Final: ______
Q3 Interim: ______ Q3 Final: ______
Q4 Interim: ______ Q4 Final: ______
A = 90 to 100
B = 80 to 89
C = 70 to 79
D = 64 to 69
Below 64 = Not Acceptable
Grading Scale:
University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2002

2. Course Map Part 2 is called the course map
Community
Principles
Learning Rituals
Course Map
This Course:
includes
Performance
Options
Student:
Critical Concepts
Learned in these
Units 8 7 4 5 6
8th Grade Pre-Algebra
Course Organizer Organize Notebook
Unit Organizer Test Review
Graphic Organizer Absent Routine
Warm-Ups Paraphrasing
Interleave Homework Group Work
Interactive Boards
Whiteboards
Manipulatives
WEB Help
Work Corrections
Politeness
Respect
Integrity
Discipline
Equity
Teamwork
Order of Operations Variables
Computation Statistics
Estimation Patterns
Measurement Functions
Geometry Solving
Number Sense
Part 2 is called the course map
I am going to walk you thought the construction of a CO.
First :You will see the sample from the manual on page 6
Clarifying Notes and samples follow
Third: A think aloud on how I organized this course for you
Finally: time to draft the segment in question.
There are blank templates on each table.
Probability
Practical Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
Statistics
Three-Dimensional Models (Figures)
Equations and Inequalities
Functions
Two-Dimensional Figures
University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2002

3. Course Organizer Pre-Algebra Course Standards: The This Course:
Teacher:
Block:
The
Course Organizer
Student:
Course Dates:
This Course:
Content:
Process:
Course Progress Graph
Course Questions: is
about
Course Standards: 3 1
Pre-Algebra
What?
Critical Unit Concepts
Specific Unit Facts
Daily Unit Examples
Retain Unit Information
How?
Tests/Proj.
Quizzes
Classwork
Homework
Value?
40%
30%
20%
10%
reviewing and extending the use of numbers, figures, and variables in problem solving and acquiring the concepts and skills necessary for success in Algebra.
Organization Notebook
Participation Observation 2
What is the real number system and how are the subsets within the system organized? (8.2, 8.5)
What is the role of the order of operations when evaluating expressions? (8.1, 8.4)
How can real world problems be solved using ratios, proportions, and percents? (8.3)
How are multi-step equations and inequalities solved? (8.15)
How are real life situations modeled using tables, graphs, words, and rules? (8.14, 8.16)
What are the different applications of the Pythagorean Theorem? (8.10, 8.5)
How can perimeter, circumference, and area formulas be applied to solve practical problems? (8.11)
How are volume and surface area of a solid figure calculated and what are the differences? (8.7)
How are scatterplots constructed and analyzed? (8.13b)
What are the outcomes of events with and without replacement, and what are the differences between these events? (8.12) 95 85 75 65 55 45 35 25 15 5
UNIT TESTS
Unit 1 2 3 4 6 7
Q1 Interim: ______ Q1 Final: ______
Q2 Interim: ______ Q2 Final: ______
Q3 Interim: ______ Q3 Final: ______
Q4 Interim: ______ Q4 Final: ______
A = 90 to 100
B = 80 to 89
C = 70 to 79
D = 64 to 69
Below 64 = Not Acceptable
Grading Scale:
University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2002

4. Course Map Part 2 is called the course map
Community
Principles
Learning Rituals
Course Map
This Course:
includes
Performance
Options
Student:
Critical Concepts
Learned in these
Units 8 7 4 5 6
8th Grade Pre-Algebra
Course Organizer Organize Notebook
Unit Organizer Test Review
Graphic Organizer Absent Routine
Warm-Ups Paraphrasing
Interleave Homework Group Work
Order of Operations Variables
Computation Statistics
Estimation Patterns
Measurement Functions
Geometry Solving
Number Sense
Part 2 is called the course map
I am going to walk you thought the construction of a CO.
First :You will see the sample from the manual on page 6
Clarifying Notes and samples follow
Third: A think aloud on how I organized this course for you
Finally: time to draft the segment in question.
There are blank templates on each table.
Probability
Practical Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
Statistics
Three-Dimensional Models (Figures)
Equations and Inequalities
Functions
Two-Dimensional Figures
University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning 2002