Ms. Amanda Farrell
My Classes
INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS & ALGEBRAIC CONCEPTS
This seventh grade course helps students develop an understanding of important concepts, skills, procedures, and ways of thinking and reasoning in number, geometry, measurement, algebra, and probability and statistics. Course topics include: applying proportional relationships, exploring operations with rational numbers and working with linear equations, solving problems using scale drawings, geometric constructions and formulas such as area and volume, and drawing inferences about populations based on samples. Successful completion of this course will prepare a student for studying Algebra, culminating in freshman year.
ALGEBRA PART A (2 Sections)
This course is the first in a two-course sequence of the study of algebra. This course is open to eligible 7th and 8th graders. Course topics will focus on algebraic properties, solving systems of equations, exploring relationships between geometric figures, making inferences about populations and evaluating mathematical models, and analyzing proportional relationships. Students will make use of current technology including scientific calculators. The instructional format is designed to maximize the acquisition of both skills and concepts. Successful completion of Algebra Part A and Algebra Part B will prepare a student for the study of geometry and a program leading to calculus and/or statistics.
ALGEBRA 7 HONORS
This program is a one-year algebra course. This course is for advanced students with an expectation for the student to demonstrate a strong interest in exploring mathematics and seeing challenging tasks through to completion. Course topics include algebraic properties, formula function notation, concepts of slope, solving linear equations, solving systems of equations, manipulating algebraic equations, factoring, quadratic functions, absolute value functions and describing real world situations with algebraic models. Reading and problem solving are emphasized and real-life situations are used to enhance algebraic ideas. Students will make use of current technology including scientific calculators. The instructional format is designed to maximize the acquisition of both skills and concepts. Successful completion of this course will prepare a student for the study of geometry and a program leading to calculus and/or statistics.
