CCSSmiddle school
Middle School Pre-Algebra
Build the skills you need before algebra: work with integers, fractions, and decimals, then move into expressions, equations, ratios, geometry basics, and introductory statistics. Designed for grades 6-8 with shorter sessions and a supportive pace.
4units
6topics
85questions
~2hours
Course Units
Learning objectives
- Evaluate algebraic expressions by substituting values for variables
- Apply the order of operations (PEMDAS) correctly to simplify expressions
- Translate verbal phrases into algebraic expressions and vice versa
- Identify coefficients, constants, and variables within algebraic expressions
- Combine like terms and use the distributive property to simplify algebraic expressions
Topics in this unit
Learning objectives
- Solve one-step and two-step linear equations using inverse operations
- Verify solutions by substituting back into the original equation
- Graph solutions of simple inequalities on a number line
- Write and solve equations to represent real-world situations
- Explain why dividing or multiplying both sides of an inequality by a negative number reverses the inequality sign
Learning objectives
- Compute unit rates and use them to solve real-world problems
- Determine whether two quantities are in a proportional relationship using tables, graphs, and equations
- Solve proportional reasoning problems using cross-multiplication and equivalent ratios
- Represent proportional relationships as equations in the form y = kx
- Apply proportional reasoning to solve percent problems including discounts, tax, tips, and percent change
Topics in this unit
Learning objectives
- Calculate and interpret measures of central tendency including mean, median, and mode
- Describe the spread of a data set using range, interquartile range, and mean absolute deviation
- Construct and interpret data displays including histograms, box plots, and dot plots
- Use random sampling to draw inferences about a population
- Explain how outliers affect measures of center and spread and choose the most appropriate summary statistic for a skewed distribution
Topics in this unit