What is NC Math 1? The purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. This course deepens and extends understanding of linear relationships, in part by contrasting them with exponential and quadratic phenomena, and in part by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. In addition to studying bivariate data, students also summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable. The Geometry standards that appear in this course formalize and extend students’ geometric experiences to explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments. The Standards for Mathematical Practice apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, require that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. This course fulfills the North Carolina high school graduation requirement for Common Core Math I. The final exam is the North Carolina End -of-Course Test based on the Common Core Math 1 Standards.
Mathematicians enrolled in this course in middle school should expect a significant departure from the elementary math they have always known. Students will be required to spend time outside of class formalizing hypotheses and developing key concepts in this course. Students will need to dedicate time each day to study, review, and complete assigned tasks.
Each unit is broken up into smaller sections so that students develop an understanding of concepts, then practice the concepts before taking a quiz - usually every 2-3 lessons. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate mastery with standard written, online, and performance task assessments. In addition, students will have IB integrated tasks related to our IB program requirements.
At the end of each unit, MVP Workbooks will be submitted for credit. Mathematicians have until the end of the unit to complete any missing and/or misunderstood concepts. Workbooks should be complete.
My expectation is that students will complete every assignment and bring any questions to class. Students must attempt work and utilize all available resources to be most successful in this course.
Mathematicians enrolled in this course in middle school should expect a significant departure from the elementary math they have always known. Students will be required to spend time outside of class formalizing hypotheses and developing key concepts in this course. Students will need to dedicate time each day to study, review, and complete assigned tasks.
Each unit is broken up into smaller sections so that students develop an understanding of concepts, then practice the concepts before taking a quiz - usually every 2-3 lessons. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate mastery with standard written, online, and performance task assessments. In addition, students will have IB integrated tasks related to our IB program requirements.
At the end of each unit, MVP Workbooks will be submitted for credit. Mathematicians have until the end of the unit to complete any missing and/or misunderstood concepts. Workbooks should be complete.
My expectation is that students will complete every assignment and bring any questions to class. Students must attempt work and utilize all available resources to be most successful in this course.