MATHEMATICS
Mathematics in Grades 6-8 builds a foundation of basic
understanding in number, operation, and quantitative reasoning; patterns,
relationships, and algebraic thinking; geometry and spatial reasoning;
measurement; and probability and statistics.
Problem solving, language and communication, connections within and
outside mathematics, and formal and informal reasoning underlie all content
areas of mathematics.
MM611, MM621, MM631 Mathematics Grade Placement: 6
The primary focal points at Grade 6 are using ratios
to describe proportional relationships involving number, geometry, measurement,
and probability, and adding and subtracting decimals and fractions.
MM711, MM721, MM731 Mathematics Grade Placement: 7
The primary focal points at Grade 7 are using
proportional relationships in number, geometry, measurement, and probability;
applying addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of decimals,
fractions, and integers; and using statistical measures to describe data.
MM714, MM724, MM734, MM744
Enriched Mathematics Grade
Placement: 7
This accelerated mathematics course incorporates the
mathematics content from Grades 7 and 8 so that students are prepared to enroll
in Algebra I in Grade 8. Placement in
this course is based on campus criteria.
MM811, MM821, MM831 Mathematics Grade Placement: 8
The primary focal points at Grade 8 are using basic
principles of algebra to analyze and represent proportional and
non-proportional relationships and using probability to describe data and make
predictions.
MM818 Pre-AP
Prerequisite: MM714, MM724,
MM734, or MM744
This enhanced course includes a basic understanding of
the properties and attributes of functions.
Students will understand the use of manipulatives
and symbols in order to simplify expressions, and solve equations and
inequalities in problem situations.
Students translate among the various representations of functions and
gain an understanding of slope and intercepts of linear functions (including
the effects of change in parameters) in real-world and mathematical
situations. In addition, an independent
study, such as practical or mathematical investigations, extended analysis of
problem situations, or statistical studies with graphical representations, must
be completed. This enhanced course will
provide a more in-depth coverage of concepts.
MM819 Pre-AP Algebra Ib Grade
Placement: 8
Prerequisite: MM818
Algebra Ib allows students to formulate, solve and analyze solutions for equations and inequalities based on linear functions and systems of linear equations. Students will understand that the graphs of quadratic functions are affected by the parameters of the functions, describe those affects, and solve the quadratic functions using appropriate methods. In addition, a research paper, that might include historical or cultural topics, mathematical topics addressed at a greater level of abstraction and generalization, or core topics in a new or fresh setting, must be completed. This enhanced course will provide a more in-depth coverage of the concepts. Successful completion of MM818 and MM819 will satisfy the EPISD high school Algebra I mathematics requirement toward graduation.