Pre-Algebra Part 2 teaches students to work with equations and inequalities, linear functions and graphing, data analysis and probability, and polynomials. This course also provides students with an introduction to geometry and a solid foundation for Algebra I. Pre-Algebra Part 2 emphasizes the use of technology, problem solving, critical thinking, and reasoning.
It is recommended that students successfully complete Pre-Algebra Part 1 or equivalent course work before enrolling in this course.
Course Objectives
Unit 1: Essential
Content and Skills
- Solve fractions.
- Convert customary units.
- Solve equations involving fractions.
- Find powers of products and quotients.
- Solve proportions.
- Examine probability.
Unit 2: Essential Content
and Skills
- Write percents as fractions and decimals.
- Write and solve percent equations.
- Solve two-step equations.
- Solve multi-step equations, including equations
with fractions and decimals.
- Solve compound inequalities.
- Solve simple and compound interest problems.
- Examine relations and functions.
Unit 3: Essential
Content and Skills
- Find the slope of a line.
- Interpret and draw scatter plots.
- Solve and graph systems of linear equations.
- Name basic geometric figures.
- Identify angle relationships.
- Examine translations, reflections, and
rotations.
Unit 4: Essential
Content and Skills
- Find the areas of geometric figures.
- Find volumes of three-dimensional figures.
- Use the Pythagorean Theorem.
- Find the distance between two points.
- Find trigonometric ratios in right triangles.
- Examine arithmetic and geometric sequences.
- Identify and evaluate polynomials.
Course Materials
- Prentice
Hall Pre-Algebra (textbook)
*Available as an iText course