002-04-Y-M-02A数学系列 Math 2A (Problem-Solving/ Pre-Algebra)
| Scheduled | Classroom | Seat Total | Seat Left | Seat Booked | Course Fee | Instructors |
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| 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | WCC LA237 | 25 | 15 | 10 | $465.00 |
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Course Description
课程简介(Course Overview )
Math 2A is designed to provide students the foundation that is needed for success in
Algebra I and future math subjects.
Problem solving teaches students to think when engaging in a task for which the
solution method is not known in advance. Students will learn to explore and analyze,
think creatively, implement accurately, model and generalize. Problem solving ability
will also help students develop profound understandings of mathematic concepts and
has special importance for students’ future learning in many technical subjects.
教材 (Textbooks)
Creative Problem Solving in School Mathematics by Dr. George Lenchner
The textbook is not required, as all the content will be given to students in class.
Course Materials
Pencils, erasers, paper
其他学习辅助资源(Resources)
- IXL.com,
- beestar.org
课程计划安排(Course Schedule )
Week Subject Book Chapters
Unit 1 Pre-algebra
- Week 1 Assessment，Numbers, Expressions, Operations and Tricks
- Week 2 Distributive Property
- Week 3 Exponents, Scientific Notation and the Pythagorean Theorem
- Week 4 Fractions, Decimals and Percents, Part 1
- Week 5 Fractions, Decimals and Percents, Part 2
- Week 6 Variables and Equations
- Week 7 Equations and Fractions, Part 1
- Week 8 Equations and Fractions, Part 2
- Week 9 Ratio and Proportional Reasoning
- Week 10 Unit 1 Review
- Week 11 Unit 1 Exam
Unit 2 Problem Solving Strategies
- Week 12 Polya’s 4-step process and Drawing a Picture A, B1
- Week 13 Make an Organized List or a Table， Solve a Simpler Related Problem B2, B3, B4
- Week 14 Find a Pattern，Guess and Check B5, B6
- Week 15 Experiment，Work Backwards，Write an Equation B7, B9, B10
- Week 16 Changing Your Point of View，Miscellanea，B11, B12
- Week 17 Number Patterns C1
- Week 18 Factors and Multiples C2
- Week 19 Divisibility C3
- Week 20 Fractions C4
- Week 21 Unit 2 Review
- Week 22 Unit 2 Exam
Unit 3 Problem Solving Areas
- Week 23 Trains, Books, Clocks and Things C6
- Week 24 Logic C7
- Week 25 Geometry. Parallel lines, straight and vertical angles, angles in a triangle. Congruent triangles.G2
- Week 26 Congruent triangles, SSS and SAS. Proofs G3
- Week 27 Congruent triangles, ASA and AAS, Isosceles and Equilateral G3
- Week 28 Perimeter and Area. Square and Triangle formulas G4
- Week 29 Right Triangles. Pythagorean Theorem, Two Special Right Triangles, Pythagorean Triple G6
- Week 30 Quadrilaterals, Trapezoids, Parallelograms, Rhombi, Rectangles and Squares G8
- Week 31 Final Review
- Week 32 Final Exam
家庭作业规则 Homework Policy
The students should review the class materials regularly. Spend about 15 minutes each day on the homework
problems. Students should complete all homework by the next class. Homework assignments will be available
on the google classroom website. Late or incomplete homework will incur a grading penalty.
The final exam does count towards the student’s grade. Parents are encouraged to help the students whenever
needed.
There will be some challenging bonus problems at the end of each homework. They are optional.
其他课程相关信息 Additional Information
Parents: please check the WeChat group for any updates.
Students: please check the google classroom for any updates.
Class Description
Jan Gombert Jan Gombert Biography
I have taught high school and college level mathematics for ten years in a variety of settings, from England to Honolulu to Detroit. I have also spent much of my life as a manager, designer, and developer in three different software startup companies, creating products in computer graphics, education, and medical monitoring. My work has taught me that the value of a good mathematics education goes far beyond the ability to do well on your SAT and get into college – it gives you the ability to think hard and solve all sorts of problems in the real world.
That is what I am driven to teach – how to think and solve problems. My commitment to Ann-Hua Chinese School is to give my students those same gifts that were given to me.
