Description
1. Number Sense and Operations:
- Understanding and working with rational numbers, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Performing operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with integers and fractions.
- Solving problems involving ratios, proportions, and rates.
2. Algebraic Thinking:
Evaluating algebraic expressions and solving equations and inequalities.
Graphing linear equations and interpreting graphs to solve problems.
Applying algebraic concepts to real-world situations and patterns.
3. Geometry:
- Identifying and classifying geometric shapes, including polygons, circles, and solids.
- Understanding properties of angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons.
- Calculating perimeter, area, surface area, and volume of geometric figures.
4. Measurement and Data:
- Understanding basic probability concepts and calculating probabilities of events.
Analyzing and interpreting data sets to make predictions and draw conclusions.
- Exploring experimental and theoretical probability through simulations and experiments.
5. Probability and Statistics:
- Developing critical thinking skills to solve mathematical problems using various strategies.
- Analyzing and interpreting mathematical information to make informed decisions.
Exploring experimental and theoretical probability through simulations and experiments.
6. Mathematical Fluency and Application:
Developing critical thinking skills to solve complex mathematical problems.
Applying mathematical strategies and models to real-world scenarios..
Communicating mathematical ideas and reasoning clearly and effectively.
The middle school math curriculum aims to prepare students for more advanced mathematical concepts in high school while fostering problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and mathematical reasoning.
