Course Syllabus
Syllabus Pre-Algebra SHU
Welcome
Welcome to Pre-Algebra SHU! We’re so glad you’re here.
Every lesson is designed to help you grow as a thinker, problem solver, and global learner. As a Mizzou Academy global student, you will complete lessons and assignments on your own schedule, interacting with course content, participating in interactives, and completing practice activities, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams.
To stay on track, we recommend using a pacing guide. You can find more information about pacing in the Course Resources section, along with helpful tools, technology support, and tips for online learning success.
As you begin, remember that online learning requires both independence and communication. Be curious, stay organized, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your teacher if you need support.
We’re excited to learn with you, and we’re happy you’re part of our Mizzou Academy community!
Pacing
This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.
This course is asynchronous, meaning you can complete lessons and assignments at your own pace.
Most students spend approximately 10 hours per lesson interacting with course content, participating in interactive activities, and completing practice exercises, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams. Your time may vary depending on your goals and learning style.
We encourage you to work at a consistent pace, allowing time to absorb new ideas, build skills, and reflect on what you’ve learned. Use a pacing guide to plan ahead, stay organized, and finish strong.
Course Description
This pre-algebra course will review topics covered in previous math courses and expand upon that knowledge in order to prepare you for Algebra I. The course will work with order of operations, algebraic terminology, algebraic properties, integers, factors, fractions, and rational numbers. You will also be challenged to write and solve algebraic equations for everyday situations.
Catalog Description: This course continues the study of Pre-Algebra. Students will work with ratios, inequalities, linear functions, areas, angles, polynomial addition and subtraction, and function graphs.
Course Essential Questions
Essential Question
How can we use proportional reasoning, linear modeling, and geometric properties to represent and solve relationships between different quantities?
Course Overview
Lesson |
Objectives |
Quiz |
Assignment |
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1: Ratios |
1.1 Write ratios as fractions in simplest form. 1.2 Determine unit rates. 1.3 Solve proportions. 1.4 Use proportions to solve real-world problems. 1.5 Use and construct scale drawings. 1.6 Express percents as fractions and fractions as percents. 1.7 Express decimals as percents and percents as decimals. |
20 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
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2: Percents |
2.1 Use the percent proportion to solve problems. 2.2 Compute mentally with percents. 2.3 Solve percent problems using percent equations. 2.4 Solve problems involving discount and interest. 2.5 Find percent of increase. 2.6 Find percent of decrease. 2.7 Find the probability of a simple event. 2.8 Use a sample to predict the actions of a larger group. |
20 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
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3: Solving Equations and Inequalities (Part 1) |
3.1 Solve equations with the variable on each side. 3.2 Solve equations that involve grouping symbols. 3.3 Identify equations that have no solution or an infinite number of solutions. 3.4 Write inequalities. 3.5 Graph inequalities. |
20 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
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4: Solving Equations and Inequalities (Part 2) |
4.1 Solve inequalities using addition and subtraction. 4.2 Solve inequalities using multiplication and division. 4.3 Solve inequalities that require more than one step. |
20 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
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5: Linear Functions and Slope |
5.1 Determine whether a relation is a function. 5.2 Solve linear equations with two variables. 5.3 Graph linear equations with ordered pairs. 5.4 Find the x- and y-intercepts of graphs. 5.5 Graph linear equations using their x- and y-intercepts. 5.6 Find the slope of a line. 5.7 Find rates of change. 5.8 Solve problems involving direct variation. |
20 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
Midterm Exam |
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6: Writing Linear Equations and Solving Linear Systems |
6.1 Determine the slope and y-intercept of a line. 6.2 Graph a linear equation using its slope and y-intercept. 6.3 Write the equation of a line, given the slope and y-intercept, a graph, a table, or two points. 6.4 Use best-fit lines to make predictions about data. 6.5 Solve systems of equations by graphing. 6.6 Solve systems of equations by substitution. 6.7 Graph a linear inequality. 6.8 Describe the solutions of a linear inequality. |
20 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
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7: Two-Dimensional Figures (Part 1) |
7.1 Identify angles formed by two parallel lines and a transversal. 7.2 Identify the relationships of vertical, adjacent, complementary, and supplementary angles. 7.3 Identify congruent triangles and their corresponding parts. 7.4 Identify transformations, rotations, and reflections. 7.5 Find the missing angle measures of a quadrilateral. 7.6 Classify quadrilaterals. |
20 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
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8: Two-Dimensional Figures (Part 2) |
8.1 Find the area of a parallelogram. 8.2 Find the area of a triangle. 8.3 Find the area of a trapezoid. 8.4 Classify a polygon. 8.5 Determine the interior and exterior angle measures of a polygon. 8.6 Find the circumference of a circle. 8.7 Find the area of a circle. 8.8 Find the area of an irregular figure. |
20 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
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9: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials |
9.1 Classify a polynomial. 9.2 Find the degree of a polynomial. 9.3 Add polynomials. 9.4 Subtract polynomials. |
20 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
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10: Multiplying a Monomial by a Polynomial and Nonlinear Functions |
10.1 Multiply a polynomial by a monomial. 10.2 Determine whether a function is linear or nonlinear. 10.3 Graph a quadratic function. 10.4 Graph a cubic function. |
20 multiple-choice questions |
No Assignment |
Final Exam |
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Grades
Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on submitted work and exams. The available points are distributed as follows:
| Source | Available Points |
|---|---|
| Lesson Quizzes | 200 |
| Midterm Exam | 160 |
| Final Exam | 160 |
| Total | 520 |
Textbook & Technology Requirements
To fully participate, make sure you have:
- A computer that meets our Mizzou Academy technology requirements
- A microphone and webcam for recording audio and video assignments
- Any other required textbooks or materials for the course
Accessibility
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Course Summary:
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