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Grade 9

68 Units, 194 Skills

Geometry - Angles and Transformations - Practice

Unit 1

Measurement - Units Advanced - Metric

Unit 2

Fraction Multiplication - Practice

Unit 3

Exponents - Advanced

Unit 4

Order of Operations - Advanced

Unit 5

Probability and Statistics - Counting and Probability Foundations

Unit 6

Fraction Division - Intro

Unit 7

Geometry - Circle Area and Circumference - Practice

Unit 8

Geometry - Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles

Unit 9

Digits and Divisibility - Practice

Unit 10

Decimal Multiplication - Advanced

Unit 11

Geometry - Intersecting, Parallel, and Perpendicular Lines

Unit 12

Fraction Addition and Subtraction - Advanced

Unit 13

Squares and Square Roots - Advanced

Unit 14

Decimal Division - Advanced

Unit 15

Fraction Addition and Subtraction, Mixed - Practice

Unit 16

Exponents - Multiplication and Division - Advanced

Unit 17

Unit Conversion - Intro

Unit 18

Geometry - Circle Area, Sectors and Donuts - Intro

Unit 19

Patterning - Number Patterns Advanced

Unit 20

Measurement - Units Large/Small Practice - Metric

Unit 21

Geometry - Surface Area of 3D Shapes - Practice

Unit 22

Factoring and Greatest Common Factor - Advanced

Unit 23

Algebra Manipulating Variables - Intro

Unit 24

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Geometry - Cylinders - Intro

Unit 25

Probability and Statistics - Counting and Probability Practice

Unit 26

Percentages - Advanced

Unit 27

Measurement - Unit Conversion (Very Large and Small) Intro - Metric

Unit 28

Speed, Distance, and Time - Advanced

Unit 29

Ratios of Lengths - Intro

Unit 30

Cartesian Grid Geometry Logic - Practice

Unit 31

Area and Perimeter Logic - Practice

Unit 32

Slope - Intro

Unit 33

Algebra Basic Concepts - Advanced

Unit 34

Factoring and Lowest Common Multiple - Advanced

Unit 35

Probability and Statistics - Mean, Median, and Mode - Advanced

Unit 36

Geometry - Volume Logic with 3D Shapes - Intro

Unit 37

Scientific Notation - Multiplication and Division - Intro

Unit 38

Pythagoras - Intro

Unit 39

Negative Integers - Practice

Unit 40

Speed, Distance, and Time Logic Challenges - Intro

Unit 41

Factoring, Multiplication, Division, Fractions - Practice

Unit 42

Cartesian Grid Distance - Intro

Unit 43

Probability and Statistics - Factorial Form Intro

Unit 44

Pythagorean Triples - Intro

Unit 45

Exponents - Power Law - Practice

Unit 46

Algebra Manipulating Variables - Practice

Unit 47

Exponents - Negative Bases and Exponents - Intro

Unit 48

Exponents - Fractional Bases and Exponents - Intro

Unit 49

Algebra Systems of Equations - Intro

Unit 50

Measurement - Units Large/Small Advanced - Metric

Unit 51

Pythagoras - Practice

Unit 52

Factoring, Multiplication, Division, Fractions - Advanced

Unit 53

Probability - Set Operations - Intro

Unit 54

Patterns and Sums - Intro

Unit 55

Fraction Multiplication - Advanced

Unit 56

Measurement - Unit Conversion (Very Large and Small) Practice - Metric

Unit 57

Pythagorean Theorem in 3D - Intro

Unit 58

Fraction Addition and Subtraction, Mixed - Advanced

Unit 59

Probability and Counting - Multiple Events - Intro

Unit 60

Ratios of Lengths - Practice

Unit 61

Radicals - Simplifying Intro

Unit 62

Fraction Division - Practice

Unit 63

Scientific Notation - Multiplication and Division - Practice

Unit 64

Geometry - Intermediate - Intro

Unit 65

Line Equations and Graphing - Intro

Unit 66

Scientific Notation Units - Intro

Unit 67

Probability and Statistics - Probability with Factorials Intro

Unit 68

Grade 9

Focuses on understanding and applying linear equations, inequalities, and functions, introduces quadratic equations and basic polynomials. Explores real numbers, exponents, and radicals to build a foundation for advanced algebraic concepts and problem-solving skills.

Geometry - Angles and Transformations - Practice

Unit 1 (3 Skills)

In this math unit, students progress through a series of topics focusing on geometric concepts, specifically angles and transformations. The unit begins with foundational skills such as identifying and naming angles in various configurations like simple angles, angles within triangles, and specific degree angles. It steadily advances towards practical applications, like calculating missing angles in geometric figures—triangles, kites, and general shapes—by utilizing properties like the sum of interior angles and complementary angles that add up to specific totals like 90 or 180 degrees. The latter part of the unit introduces students to the concept of geometric transformations, starting with identifying reflections. Students learn to discern the type of transformation that has occurred between two shapes, whether through rotation, translation, or reflection. This integration of transformation knowledge builds on the previously established understanding of angle properties, culminating in a comprehensive approach to handling basic to intermediate geometric challenges. These skills pave the way for more complex studies in geometry involving properties and relationships between different shapes and the transformations that link them.

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Measurement - Units Advanced - Metric

Unit 2 (3 Skills)

This math unit guides students through a progressive understanding of metric units and scientific notation. It starts with foundational skills in metric units, beginning with recognizing and converting metric prefixes to powers of ten and understanding unit comparisons and relative sizes. Students learn to use mnemonic devices to remember unit sequences and identify missing exponents, which deepens their understanding of the scaling of units. As the unit progresses, the focus shifts to scientific notation. Initially, students practice multiplying decimals by powers of ten to prepare for working with scientific notation. They then learn to convert numbers between standard decimal notation and scientific notation, gradually increasing the precision and complexity by including different decimal placements. This section of the unit emphasizes the compact and precise expression of both large and small numbers, cultivating an ability to handle and convert numbers efficiently in scientific contexts. The sequence of topics ensures that students build on their metric system knowledge and apply it to scientific notation, enhancing their mathematical proficiency across diverse scenarios.

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Fraction Multiplication - Practice

Unit 3 (3 Skills)

This math unit progresses through various skills associated with multiplying fractions, starting with fundamental concepts and gradually introducing more complex scenarios. Initially, the unit focuses on multiplying simple fractions by whole numbers without simplifying the results, establishing a basic understanding of the operation. It then moves to include simplification of these products, reinforcing the methods needed to reduce fractions to their simplest form. The complexity increases as students practice multiplying improper fractions by whole numbers, both with and without simplification. This helps solidify their grasp on handling numerically larger fractions and develops their skills in managing the results of these multiplications. Towards the end of the unit, the focus shifts to multiplying mixed numbers by whole numbers. Students are challenged to compute these products without simplification, before eventually incorporating this final step. Each stage involves multiple-choice questions to aid in learning and assessment, ensuring students are comfortable with each concept before moving to more challenging material. The unit aims to enhance students' abilities in handling different types of fractions in multiplication, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of the topic.

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Exponents - Advanced

Unit 4 (3 Skills)

This math unit progresses from foundational concepts of exponents toward more complex applications and variations. Students begin by learning to calculate perfect squares and identify whether a number is a perfect square. Skills further develop into solving equations involving squares and square roots, enhancing their mastery of these operations as they apply them to find unknown variables. The unit then delves deeper into general exponent calculations and explores the impact and rules of exponents involving negative bases and negative exponents, including their application in fractional forms. Advanced topics also include calculating powers when the base is a negative number or a fraction, requiring a comprehensive understanding of how exponents influence the magnitude and sign of results. This progression solidifies students' skills and understanding of exponents, preparing them to handle complex algebraic operations involving varying powers and bases with confidence.

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Order of Operations - Advanced

Unit 5 (3 Skills)

This math unit advances students from basic to advanced understanding of the order of operations, also known as BEDMAS. Initially, the unit emphasizes memorizing the BEDMAS acronym and understanding what each letter represents for operations in mathematics. As the unit progresses, students practice applying these rules through increasingly complex scenarios. Beginning exercises focus on identifying the sequence of operations for basic arithmetic functions. Later, the worksheets introduce more challenging components such as parentheses and exponents. Advanced topics challenge students to practice order of operations in expressions that combine multiple operations, including long expressions without parentheses, and ones containing both parentheses and multiple arithmetic operations, often involving up to five numbers. This unit thoroughly prepares students to systematically break down and solve complex mathematical expressions by adhering to the hierarchy of operations.

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Probability and Statistics - Counting and Probability Foundations

Unit 6 (2 Skills)

This math unit begins by introducing basic probability concepts through the use of spinners, progressing students from calculating probabilities in decimal format to percentage representation. It further explores these concepts using card scenarios, starting with the probability of drawing single cards in decimal and percentage formats, then advancing to more complex scenarios involving groups of cards or specific outcomes. As the unit advances, it engages students with multiple event probabilities that include ordered and unordered card drawing, using fractions and equations to express probabilities. The unit also delves into permutations by calculating the number of ways cards and letters can be arranged, enhancing students' understanding of probabilistic outcomes and counting principles. Overall, the unit scaffolds learning from foundational individual outcomes to complex multiple event calculations, emphasizing diverse methods of expressing probability (decimals, percentages, fractions, and equations) while tackling practical and increasingly challenging scenarios.

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Fraction Division - Intro

Unit 7 (4 Skills)

This math unit guides students through the process of dividing fractions in various forms, starting with basic fractional concepts and progressing to more complex operations. Initially, the unit introduces students to the concept of dividing simple fractions by whole numbers, using visual aids to help understand and formulate the process. This progresses into translating these visual representations into mathematical equations and vice versa. As students become more comfortable with simple fractions, the unit introduces division involving improper fractions, mixed numbers, and the relationship between division and multiplication by emphasizing the conversion of division into equivalent multiplication expressions and not simplifying results to focus on the mechanics of division. The unit steadily builds from foundational skills to more advanced operations where students divide whole numbers by mixed and improper fractions, further reinforcing understanding by moving from nonsimplified answers to complete simplification, thus enhancing students’ ability to manipulate and simplify fractional expressions in diverse mathematical scenarios.

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Geometry - Circle Area and Circumference - Practice

Unit 8 (5 Skills)

This math unit begins by introducing students to the basic geometry of circles, focusing initially on calculating the circumference using the diameter and the radius. It then advances to include calculations involving a calculator and understanding the mathematical constant Pi (π), which is integral to circle geometry. As the unit progresses, the emphasis shifts towards the more complex area calculations of a circle, starting from using either its diameter or radius. Here, students learn to express these areas in terms of pi, furthering their application of pi in practical scenarios. The exercises evolve from employing basic formulas to more demanding tasks that require estimating and approximating pi, both with and without the use of calculators. This progression not only strengthens their operational skills but also deepens their understanding of how circle measurements relate to real-world applications, thus providing a comprehensive overview of circle geometry.

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Geometry - Isosceles and Equilateral Triangles

Unit 9 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins with students identifying types of triangles based on side lengths and progresses to more complex geometrical analysis, including the calculation and application of angle relationships. Initially, students classify triangles as equilateral, isosceles, or scalene. They move on to calculating and understanding the sum of interior angles in various polygons, applying this understanding specifically to triangle geometry. As the unit progresses, the focus shifts to solving for missing angles in triangles using algebraic equations, building on the triangle angle sum property. Subsequently, students examine the properties of isosceles and equilateral triangles, learning to deduce angles and side lengths based on given information. The unit culminates in applying these concepts to scalene triangles, enriching students' overall understanding of how side lengths and angles interrelate in different triangle types. This comprehensive approach helps students solidify their understanding of triangle geometry within broader geometrical contexts.

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Digits and Divisibility - Practice

Unit 10 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins with developing an understanding of determining the ones digit in products and exponents, starting with calculations involving small bases and progressively tackling larger bases and exponent values. Initially, students practice recognizing cyclical patterns of ones digits in small numbers raised to multiple powers. The unit progresses to include larger base numbers, where students continue to discern ones digit patterns through repeated multiplication and exponentiation, moving towards understanding the effects of varying power sizes on the final digits. Midway through the unit, the focus shifts towards prime factorization. Here, skills are honed in identifying whether an integer is a factor of another, using prime factorization to understand and check commonality between numbers, leading to an appreciation of greatest common factors. Concluding topics return to digit solving but with increased complexity: students work with both large and small exponents, exploring how exponent multiplication affects the ones digit when the exponents are identical or different. These exercises deepen conceptual understanding of patterns in ones digits within the framework of modular arithmetic and number theory, solidifying students' skills in pattern recognition and exponent manipulation.

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Decimal Multiplication - Advanced

Unit 11 (4 Skills)

This math unit begins by building foundational skills in multiplying decimal numbers by powers of ten, progressing to involve more complex scenarios like handling different decimal places and incorporating negative powers. It further delves into the practical application of scientific notation, starting with conversions from scientific to standard form, both without decimal places and progressing to one and two decimal places, enhancing precision. The unit then reverses the process, teaching students to convert small decimals into scientific notation for different decimal precision levels. As the unit advances, it integrates more demanding multiplication tasks involving numbers in scientific notation, requiring students to apply their understandings of exponent rules and decimal shifts. This culminates in sophisticated operations involving the multiplication of decimal numbers representing both the tenths and hundredths by whole numbers or powers of ten, significantly sharpening precision and efficiency in handling complex numerical transformations. The unit closes with a focused practice on multiplying powers of ten within scientific notation, reinforcing the rules of exponents effectively.

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Geometry - Intersecting, Parallel, and Perpendicular Lines

Unit 12 (4 Skills)

This math unit starts with basic geometry concepts, initially focusing on the estimation and calculation of angles formed by various lines. It progresses from estimating angles in reverse and calculating complementary angles that sum up to 90 or 180 degrees, to more complex problems involving identification and calculations related to intersecting, parallel, and perpendicular lines. As the unit advances, students are tasked with identifying relationships between lines and solving for unknown angles in geometrical setups involving crossing lines, both parallel and perpendicular. They refine their understanding of angles in different contexts, including naming and calculating degrees in triangles and other formations. The unit also helps students apply these skills in practical scenarios involving diagrams, fostering a deeper understanding of geometry and its applications.

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Fraction Addition and Subtraction - Advanced

Unit 13 (4 Skills)

This math unit develops skills around advanced fraction addition and subtraction, especially focusing on problems involving fractions with different denominators. It starts with simpler fraction addition tasks, guiding students on how to set up and solve problems where two fractions have different denominators, progressing towards advanced simplification of answers. As the unit progresses, students also encounter subtraction problems requiring a similar approach of finding a common denominator, but with added complexity in terms of simplifying results and not simplifying results to enhance understanding. Furthermore, the unit evolves to dealing with missing values in equations, challenging students to determine the missing fraction to balance addition or subtraction equations. This applies to simple fractions and mixed fractions, progressively building problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of fraction operations with varied complexity and context.

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Squares and Square Roots - Advanced

Unit 14 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins with foundational skills in recognizing and computing perfect squares within numerical sequences. Students first practice identifying missing squares from sequences and then apply similar skills to determine the closest perfect square below a specific number. The unit progresses to locating the nearest perfect square above given numbers, further reinforcing these basic concepts. As students advance through the unit, the focus shifts to more complex tasks involving approximation techniques. They learn to approximate non-whole numbers to their squared values, identifying perfect squares immediately above and below these approximations. The unit then moves to deeper analysis, where students approximate square roots to the nearest whole integers. They practice bracketing square roots of numbers between two consecutive integers, enhancing their ability to estimate and understand square roots relative to whole numbers. Overall, the unit develops from fundamental recognition of perfect squares to more sophisticated approximation of square roots, forming a comprehensive approach to understanding squares and roots in mathematical sequences.

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Decimal Division - Advanced

Unit 15 (5 Skills)

This math unit begins with enhancing students' understanding of basic division by powers of ten, emphasizing the adjustment of decimal places when dealing with positive integers. Progressing deeper into the unit, students learn to handle divisions involving decimals and negative powers of ten, further challenging their ability to manipulate decimal values effectively. Fractional representations of division are introduced to solidify comprehension of decimal interactions. Later, the unit transitions into long division where the results are decimals, aiming to solidify manual calculation skills and precision with remainders. Pivoting towards scientific notation, students then practice multiplying decimals by powers of ten, preparing them for converting numbers in scientific notation to standard decimal forms. This gradually escalates in complexity from zero to two decimal places, enhancing students' accuracy and understanding of scaling numbers by powers of ten. The unit culminates with exercises on dividing whole numbers by decimal tenths, reinforcing a comprehensive grasp of decimal division concepts throughout various practical scenarios.

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Fraction Addition and Subtraction, Mixed - Practice

Unit 16 (5 Skills)

This math unit begins with learning the basics of adding mixed fractions with different denominators without simplification, progressing to mastering the addition with one or two denominators changed. Students first focus on the mechanics of fraction addition, then move towards adding and subtracting fractions with varying complexities, including finding and adjusting to common denominators without initially simplifying the results. As the unit progresses, students learn to simplify their answers post-addition and subtraction, enhancing their skills in reducing fractions to their simplest form. Further into the unit, subtraction of mixed fractions is introduced, where students continue to work on problem setup and simplification. They also tackle more complex problems that involve finding missing values in addition and subtraction equations, illustrating a deepened understanding of fraction operations and the importance of denominator alignment. This sequence strengthens their ability to handle multiple aspects of fraction manipulation, culminating in a comprehensive grasp of adding and subtracting fractions with mixed numbers.

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Exponents - Multiplication and Division - Advanced

Unit 17 (5 Skills)

This math unit begins by developing students' understanding of exponent multiplication and division, especially focusing on operations involving negative exponents. Students first practice multiplying positive by negative exponents, followed by dividing negative exponents which lead into simplification tasks involving negative to negative and negative to positive exponential operations. The unit progresses to more complex applications of the exponent power laws, understanding different bases including variable, prime, and composite bases. Students engage with multiple exponent layers and practice resolving expressions where variables are raised to negative and fractional powers. This includes tasks like simplifying equations with bases raised to another power and calculating resultant exponents when similar terms are multiplied. Towards the end, students apply these exponent operations to solve for unknown exponents in algebraic expressions involving different types of bases and powers. They work on reducing complex exponential expressions and solving equations that equate expressions with variable and known powers, enhancing their exponent manipulation skills crucial for algebraic proficiency.

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Unit Conversion - Intro

Unit 18 (2 Skills)

This math unit focuses on developing skills in unit conversions, beginning with simpler tasks using single ratios and progressing to more complex scenarios involving two ratios. Initially, students practice setting up and solving unit rate conversion problems with one ratio, learning how to handle different units such as yards per second and feet per second, and converting between time and length measurements. As they advance through the unit, they start dealing with real-world contexts, applying their conversion skills to practical situations involving speeds and distances. Towards the later part of the unit, the complexity increases as students work with two ratios in their conversions. They tackle more challenging exercises, which require understanding and setting up problems involving multiple units and steps, such as converting rates involving different measurements systems like feet per second into yards per minute. The unit culminates with students solving word problems that require applying dual ratios to find the correct answers, enhancing their ability to perform multidimensional analysis and proportional reasoning in practical scenarios.

Skills you will learn include:

  • Units
  • Conversion ratios

Geometry - Circle Area, Sectors and Donuts - Intro

Unit 19 (5 Skills)

This math unit begins by teaching students how to calculate the area of circle sectors using fractional parts and then transitions to angle-based methods. Initially, students learn to calculate both exact areas and those rounded to the nearest integer using the sector's fraction of a circle or the given central angle. As the unit progresses, the focus shifts to more complex figures such as the 'circle donut', where students find either the inner or outer radius given other dimensions. Advanced topics cover converting given sector information into other properties like fractional coverage, sector angles, or arc lengths. Moving from specific area calculations to deducing other sector characteristics, learners deepen their understanding of the relationships between different properties of circle sectors. This helps in developing a comprehensive skill set in circle geometry, enhancing spatial reasoning and problem-solving abilities within the context of circle sectors and their broader geometric implications.

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Patterning - Number Patterns Advanced

Unit 20 (8 Skills)

This math unit progresses from fundamental understanding of number patterns to applications involving algebraic expressions and sequences. Initially, students work with polynomial and arithmetic sequences, identifying specific terms or missing values, which strengthens their grasp of polynomial sequences and decreasing arithmetic patterns. The unit evolves to cover geometric sequences, allowing students to discern multiplication patterns. As the unit progresses, there's a significant shift towards understanding and applying exponents, particularly in identifying units digits of large numbers raised to powers, fostering skills in recognizing patterns and predicting behavior in exponentiation. Further developing their skills related to sequences, students learn to express sums of series using summation notation, transitioning from basic addition to more complex algebraic representations. They also work on determining the sums of integers from 1 to N and convert summation notation to expanded addition. Moreover, towards the latter part of the unit, students deal with interpreting and creating rules for arithmetic sequences, amplifying their algebraic thinking and application skills. Understanding the structure and rules of decreasing arithmetic patterns through equations refines their ability to apply mathematical operations and recognize patterns within sets of numbers.

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Measurement - Units Large/Small Practice - Metric

Unit 21 (5 Skills)

This math unit advances students' knowledge in the metric system, focusing on understanding the relationship between prefixes, exponents, and abbreviations for both extremely large and small measurements. Initially, students learn to convert metric prefixes into corresponding powers of ten and vice versa, beginning with larger units and then addressing smaller units. Their knowledge is then extended to associating these powers with standard metric abbreviations, facilitating precise unit identification based on scientific notation. Progressing further, students engage in converting between various metric length and mass units involving decimals, enhancing their practical and computational skills in unit conversion. The introduction of mnemonic devices aids in retaining and applying the concepts of powers and prefixes effectively, especially when dealing with very large or small magnitudes. Finally, the unit includes exercises that challenge students to compare and determine relative sizes of metric units, solidifying their understanding of the metric system's hierarchical structure. This comprehensive approach develops a thorough competency in metric measurements and conversions, vital for mathematical and scientific applications.

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Geometry - Surface Area of 3D Shapes - Practice

Unit 22 (4 Skills)

This math unit progresses through a focused study of three-dimensional (3D) geometry, beginning with the investigation of surface areas for various prisms and moving towards more complex geometrical calculations. Initially, students learn how to calculate the surface area of rectangular prisms by assessing individual block faces exposed on the outside. This foundational skill is deepened through the examination of edges, vertices, and faces on diverse 3D shapes, enhancing their ability to visualize and analyze geometric properties. The curriculum then advances to understanding nets of these shapes and applying learned concepts to calculate surface areas of cylinders and triangular prisms. Further, students explore formulas involving Pi, such as calculating the area and circumference of circles, intricately linking circle geometry with 3D contextual applications. Overall, this unit equips students with robust skills in visualizing, analyzing, and computing properties of various 3D objects, critical for comprehensive geometry education.

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Factoring and Greatest Common Factor - Advanced

Unit 23 (5 Skills)

This math unit guides students from understanding prime factorization to mastering the identification and application of the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) across different numbers. Students begin with exercises that simplify numbers into their prime factors using factor trees, enhancing their initial familiarity with factorization. As the unit progresses, learners utilize Venn diagrams to visually identify common factors. This approach not only aids in finding the GCF for pairs and sets of three numbers by recognizing overlap in factors, but also challenges students to discern GCFs from more complex diagrams and factor relationships. Subsequently, the unit integrates the use of variables and algebraic expressions in factorization, deepening students' ability to work with abstract representations of numbers. By the end of the unit, students are adept at applying these skills to solve problems that require identifying the GCF and understanding the underlying factor relationships through both numerical calculations and visual aids. Thus, establishing a robust foundation in factorization that supports advanced mathematical concepts and problem-solving.

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Algebra Manipulating Variables - Intro

Unit 24 (3 Skills)

In this math unit, students progress through a sequence of topics that build foundational to advanced skills in algebra. The unit starts with basic skills such as expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions when multiplying a variable by a bracketed term, followed by solving linear equations with increasing complexity—from three to four terms. It then advances to manipulating algebraic fractions, where students solve and simplify equations that involve fractions with variables. The complexity in fraction manipulation progresses across orientations until students deal with comprehensive problems that require reducing fractions that involve variables to their simplest forms. Towards the end of the unit, the focus shifts to applying algebra in practical contexts using balance shapes. Students learn to analyze image-based problems and to use substitutions and subtraction to solve for the equations and answer visually represented through balance beams. This culminates in understanding complex ratios, substitutions, and algebraic manipulations through symbolic and visual interpretations, rounding out their algebraic skills with both numerical and real-world problem-solving abilities.

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Geometry - Cylinders - Intro

Unit 25 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins by developing students' foundational understanding of circle geometry, starting with calculating the area of a circle using its radius and the value of π, and finding the radius from the diameter. Students initially perform these calculations manually, learning to express results in terms of π. The unit progresses to more complex applications involving areas and circumferences of circles with and without calculators. Subsequently, the unit advances to three-dimensional shapes, specifically focusing on cylinders. Students learn to calculate the volume of cylinders using given dimensions and progress to more challenging problems such as determining missing dimensions (radius, height, or side) from the volume and other known measurements. Understanding the relationships between dimensions and applying these in formulas is emphasized, alongside the use of π in calculations. Towards the end of the unit, students explore the spatial reasoning involved in identifying and describing nets of three-dimensional shapes, expanding their geometric insight into how 2D shapes can represent 3D objects, thus rounding out their understanding of geometry from basic area calculations to complex three-dimensional analysis.

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Probability and Statistics - Counting and Probability Practice

Unit 26 (2 Skills)

This math unit starts with basic permutation concepts, teaching students to calculate the number of ways to order cards and letters without repetition, gradually advancing from three to five items. As the unit progresses, it introduces problems involving spinning a labeled spinner, first teaching students to calculate specific outcomes in multiple formats (equations, fractions, percentages), and then broadening to include calculations for any occurrence within two spins, expressed in various numerical forms. The unit deepens understanding by exploring factorial notation in probability scenarios, leading to advanced applications in combinatorics. The skills progress from foundational permutations to complex factorial operations and probability calculations involving multiple scenarios and various forms of numerical expression, reinforcing the understanding and application of probability through diverse practical examples and increasingly complex mathematical operations. Toward the end, the unit integrates the concepts of factorials more directly, culminating in practical applications related to card-drawing probabilities.

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Percentages - Advanced

Unit 27 (6 Skills)

This math unit guides students from basic to more complex applications of percentage calculations, starting with finding set multiples of percentages of a number and advancing towards applying percentages in realistic scenarios. It begins by familiarizing students with calculations of simple percentages (10% and 5% multiples) of given numbers to build foundational skills. As the unit progresses, the complexity increases as students learn to compute unknown quantities when one number is a defined percentage of another, utilizing real-world examples like calculating percentage increases or decreases. The unit further delves into scenarios involving financial contexts, emphasizing how percent changes affect money through calculations of percentage growth on investments or price reductions. Each step advances the learners’ ability to manipulate and understand percentages in various practical and everyday contexts, culminating in proficient application skills.

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Measurement - Unit Conversion (Very Large and Small) Intro - Metric

Unit 28 (3 Skills)

This math unit starts by introducing students to the basic concepts of the metric system, focusing on metric unit abbreviations and their corresponding powers of ten. Students learn to identify and match abbreviations to exponent values and to differentiate between very large and very small metric units. The unit progresses to more complex skills, such as using mnemonic devices to remember the order of metric prefixes for extremely small to extremely large units. Later, students practice converting numbers between normal and scientific notation, rounding to two decimal places, which is crucial for expressing large and small quantities succinctly. The unit then shifts to more applied skills, such as converting various metric units—length, volume, and mass—with a focus on precision and understanding of decimal placements in real-world contexts. These exercises are presented in multiple-choice format, enhancing students' understanding and mastery of metric unit conversions and the relationships among different units in a comprehensive, practical manner. Through these sequential topics, students build a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of the metric system and scientific notation.

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Speed, Distance, and Time - Advanced

Unit 29 (2 Skills)

This math unit begins by teaching students to calculate speed from distance and time with an emphasis on unit conversions, advancing to more complex scenarios involving calculating car speeds and travel times using clock times. Students progress to comparing travel times among different moving objects requiring unit conversions and applying these skills to return trip scenarios. The unit develops further by incorporating variables and changing units in problems that involve calculating time from distance and speed, as well as speed from distance and time intervals. Advanced topics include scenarios where two cars, traveling the same distance or duration at different speeds, require calculations to solve for unknown speeds using algebra. The unit peaks with problems that challenge students to determine which of two entities is faster or has traveled further, involving complex conversions between different units of distance and time, enhancing problem-solving skills, algebraic manipulations, and understanding relationships within speed, distance, and time contexts.

Skills you will learn include:

  • Logic puzzles with speed, distance, and time
  • Converting units of distance and time

Ratios of Lengths - Intro

Unit 30 (4 Skills)

This math unit starts with foundational skills in understanding and calculating ratios, initially focusing on how to determine the total quantity from given subgroup ratios and how to use visual cues to calculate specific item counts based on visualized ratios. Progressively, the unit shifts towards more advanced applications of ratios in the context of trigonometry. Students practice solving for unknown lengths in geometric figures using basic trigonometric principles and ratio calculations, with exercises including parallel lines, right-angle line displays, and various triangular configurations. Towards the end of the unit, the focus shifts to practical applications of ratios and unit rates, where students calculate and compare unit prices and determine the best prices in decimal and fraction formats. This transition from basic to more complex applications provides students with a comprehensive understanding of ratio calculations and their practical implications in both geometric and everyday contexts.

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Cartesian Grid Geometry Logic - Practice

Unit 31 (4 Skills)

This math unit starts with introducing students to using Cartesian grids to find missing coordinates based on the length of line segments with positive values, moving on to include negative coordinates, which adds complexity. The unit progresses from simple geometric reasoning to more complex problem-solving involving calculation of areas and perimeters of different shapes such as rectangles, right triangles, acute triangles, obtuse triangles, and parallelograms using known coordinates. As students advance, they solve for missing coordinates using given information about areas and perimeters, initially handling only positive and then including negative coordinate values. This math unit effectively builds from understanding basic Cartesian grid concepts and geometrical properties to applying these in solving increasingly complex problems, enhancing students' spatial reasoning, algebraic skills, and geometrical understanding for real-world and mathematical applications.

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Area and Perimeter Logic - Practice

Unit 32 (4 Skills)

This math unit begins by introducing students to the concept of calculating the area of a rectangle using given side ratios and area values. It progresses by incorporating variables and fractional values into these area calculations, enhancing students' algebraic understanding and proportional reasoning with increasingly complex problems. The unit also broadens to include practical applications such as tile coverage problems, where students calculate the number of tiles required based on area, fostering spatial reasoning and application of the area concepts in practical contexts. Transitioning from area-focused topics, the unit shifts to explore the perimeter of rectangles. Here, students apply their skills to find missing side lengths using given perimeters and side ratios, with a progression towards handling variables, algebraic expressions, and fractional side ratios. This segment similarly evolves to include real-world applications such as segment coverage, requiring students to calculate how many given segments are needed to match a rectangle's perimeter. Throughout, the unit strengthens problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and basic algebra within geometric contexts.

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Slope - Intro

Unit 33 (3 Skills)

This math unit progresses through various aspects of understanding and calculating the slope of a line, as well as deriving other line characteristics such as rise and run using the slope formula. Initially, the unit introduces the basic terms "rise" and "run" and the concept of slope by identifying these components on a graph. Students then learn to compute the slope using the rise over run formula expressed as an equation. Progressively, they apply this understanding to determine the rise and the run from known values of slope and one of the other variables. Through practice, the unit strengthens students' ability to manipulate and solve equations involving slope, rise, and run. Later, this evolves into more complex tasks where slope is calculated between specific points or derived from graphical representations, enhancing skills in interpreting and analyzing linear relationships by applying algebraic methods and critical thinking.

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Algebra Basic Concepts - Advanced

Unit 34 (2 Skills)

In this math unit, students begin by expanding and simplifying algebraic expressions focusing on multiplying bracketed terms with the same variable, setting a foundational understanding of polynomial operations. They then progress to evaluating algebraic expressions through variable substitution, dealing initially with simple and negative terms, and advancing to more complex situations involving squared terms and negative coefficients. The practice intensifies as students substitute values into multiple fractional squared and bracketed squared terms, reinforcing their capacity to manage and compute expressions under specified conditions. Further advancing their algebraic skills, students practice solving basic linear equations to isolate variables, first with two terms and progressing to three terms, enhancing their handling of various algebraic functions. The unit culminates with advanced algebra concepts where students translate balanced shapes into equations, focusing on establishing and solving ratios, and involves visual and analytical skills by substituting and subtracting to find solutions in complex algebraic contexts. This flow from foundational polynomial operations to complex variable substitution and application in real-world contexts challenges students to deepen their understanding and proficiency in algebra.

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Factoring and Lowest Common Multiple - Advanced

Unit 35 (5 Skills)

This math unit progressively builds upon understanding prime factorization and factoring skills through various applications. Initially, students apply prime factorization to verify if one number is a multiple of others. Enhancing this base, they tackle similar problems using variables as factors, exploring more complex algebraic expressions. The unit proceeds to deepen comprehension of factor trees, where students identify prime factors extensively. Advancing further, the unit focuses on utilizing Venn diagrams and low-tech visual aids to determine the Lowest Common Multiple (LCM) and understanding distinct prime factors when factoring multiple numbers simultaneously. By analyzing various populated and theoretical sets, learners systematically identify LCMs and distinguish necessary prime factors across different scenarios. Finally, the course engages students in implementing Venn diagrams to find distinct factors and the greatest common factors (GCF), alongside nurturing their capability to analyze factorization through multiple choice challenges and factor tree construction, solidifying their skills in handling complex factoring and number theory tasks.

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Probability and Statistics - Mean, Median, and Mode - Advanced

Unit 36 (2 Skills)

This math unit begins by introducing students to the concept of the arithmetic mean with exercises that involve finding a missing value needed to achieve a specified mean. It progressively covers more complex scenarios, such as removing or adding values to alter the mean, and calculating the impact of changing a specific value in a data set. Students practice these concepts with multiple-choice problems and scenarios that require both basic and advanced analytical skills. As the unit advances, it emphasizes a deeper understanding of how individual data changes affect the overall average, reinforcing the students' ability to manipulate and interpret sets of numbers within different statistical contexts. This progression builds from fundamental calculations to more sophisticated statistical manipulations, showcasing applications of the mean in various contexts to enhance problem-solving and analytical thinking in statistics.

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Geometry - Volume Logic with 3D Shapes - Intro

Unit 37 (5 Skills)

This math unit begins by teaching students how to calculate the volume of various prisms and cylinders, using standard formulas for three-dimensional shapes. It progresses towards a deeper understanding of these shapes' geometric properties by involving learners in tasks that require counting edges, faces, and vertices of different 3D shapes. After grasping the identification and basic counting of geometrical features, the unit then evolves to more complex activities, requiring students to work reversely -- selecting the correct 3D shape based on described properties such as number of faces and vertices. Moving forward, the unit returns to volumetric calculations but increases in complexity as students must now also compute missing side dimensions from given volumes and other dimensions, fostering a comprehensive understanding of spatial reasoning and applications of volume formulas in real-world contexts. The progression ensures mastery from basic volume calculation through to intricate manipulation of geometrical formulas and spatial properties.

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Scientific Notation - Multiplication and Division - Intro

Unit 38 (5 Skills)

This math unit begins by developing students’ understanding of multiplication in scientific notation, starting with problems that include multiplying normalized numbers projected in zero decimal places up to handling numbers with one decimal place. As students progress, they engage in more complex multiplications involving decimals and different powers of ten within the scientific notation framework. The unit transitions into division, initially focusing on dividing large numbers by powers of ten and then diving deep into dividing numbers in scientific notation, with zero decimal places and normalized formats. Throughout, the exercises emphasize manipulation and understanding of powers of ten, both in multiplication and division, enhancing proficiency in handling very large or very small numbers efficiently. The comprehensive approach from basic to more intricate problems helps solidify students’ grasp of scientific notation in both contexts, crucial for their mathematical development.

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Pythagoras - Intro

Unit 39 (4 Skills)

This math unit emphasizes the systematic exploration and application of the Pythagorean theorem in various geometric contexts, developing from foundational identification to advanced problem-solving skills. Initially, students learn to identify parts of a right triangle—distinguishing between legs and the hypotenuse. Progressing through the unit, learners apply the Pythagorean theorem to compute areas of squares on the sides of triangles and solve for the lengths of missing sides using algebraic and radical expressions. Advanced worksheets focus on solving real-world problems, including calculating side lengths in decimal form and handling Pythagorean triplets, further solidifying their understanding of triangle properties. The exercises evolve from simple recognition tasks to complex applications, demonstrating fluency in algebraic manipulations and enhancing geometric comprehension through practical scenarios and radical calculations.

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Negative Integers - Practice

Unit 40 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins by introducing students to negative integers on a number line, starting with identifying and labeling positions and then progressing to using the number line for addition and subtraction of negative integers. As the unit advances, foundational skills in arithmetic operations with negative integers, such as multiplication and division, are developed. The exercises become more complex by requiring multiple operations with single and paired negative integers to solidify understanding and application of these concepts. The latter half of the unit shifts focus towards algebraic functions, starting with basic substitution of variables in simple and fractional terms involving negative integers. Students practice evaluating algebraic expressions by substituting specific integer values, including negatives, into equations and computing the results. The complexity increases as they deal with fractional terms, algebraic expressions involving power operations, and distributive properties to simplify expressions with bracketed terms and negative integers. This culminates in a comprehensive understanding of handling negative numbers within arithmetic and algebraic contexts.

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Speed, Distance, and Time Logic Challenges - Intro

Unit 41 (4 Skills)

In this math unit, students progressively develop their skills in understanding and solving problems related to speed, distance, and time. Initially, the unit introduces scenarios where students calculate time and speeds for trains passing platforms based on given distances and speeds. The complexity advances as students solve for unknown variables such as speeds and lengths using principles of relative motion and algebraic techniques. The problems escalate from straightforward applications to more complex situations, including comparisons between two cars traveling the same distance at different speeds or for the same time duration but at varied speeds. These excursions into comparative analysis refine students' abilities to manipulate and solve for unknown quantities within given constraints. Towards the latter part of the unit, the focus shifts to person-based movement scenarios within trains. Students apply their understanding to compute relative speeds and distances, such as determining a person's speed relative to the ground or solving for the train's length based on a person walking through it. Each topic deepens understanding of the relationships between speed, time, and distance, enhancing students' problem-solving skills within real-world motion contexts.

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  • Logic puzzles with speed, distance, and time
  • Speed, time, or distance differences
  • Moving past stationary objects
  • Movement inside moving objects

Factoring, Multiplication, Division, Fractions - Practice

Unit 42 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins with teaching students prime factorization using factor trees, gradually advancing their skills in breaking down numbers into four and then three factors. The unit progresses into applications of these factorization skills, specifically focusing on simplifying fractions. Initially, students practice converting composite fractions to their simplest forms by canceling common factors. As their understanding deepens, they apply factorization to simplify multiplication and division of fractions, a step that involves more complex and comprehensive manipulations of fractional expressions using factoring techniques. Further into the unit, the emphasis shifts toward analytical skills involving factor comparison. Students compare factored numbers, analyzing expressions with exponents to determine relational values using comparison operators. These tasks reinforce their understanding of multiplication, division, exponents, and deepen their comparative reasoning skills with multiplicative expressions. Towards the end, learners engage in identifying large numbers factored into three components, demonstrating an understanding of number decomposition and exponent manipulation, necessary for advanced arithmetic and algebraic functions.

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Cartesian Grid Distance - Intro

Unit 43 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins with understanding the basics of Cartesian grids, such as calculating straight-line distances and understanding directions between points using simple movements like right, left, up, and down. Students then progress to applying geometric concepts such as the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the lengths of sides in right triangles, focusing initially on identifying and using labeled sides in equations, and gradually moving towards expressing these lengths as radicals and decimals. As the unit advances, the complexity increases, integrating skills to calculate distances and directions on Cartesian grids using angles, and interpreting these distances both numerically and as radicals. The practice evolves from straightforward distance calculation between two points directly along grid lines to determining distances and directions expressed as vectors and angles, further utilizing the Pythagorean Theorem implicitly to compute distances shown as square roots. Towards the end, students apply the distance formula extensively, calculating the distances as radicals and understanding deeper spatial relationships in two-dimensional space through various problems that contextualize theoretical coordinate geometry into practical scenarios. Overall, the unit builds from foundational grid navigation and basic geometric calculations to sophisticated applications of algebra in geometry, enhancing both spatial awareness and algebraic skills.

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Probability and Statistics - Factorial Form Intro

Unit 44 (5 Skills)

This math unit focuses on developing student proficiency with factorials, starting from the basics and progressing to more advanced applications within probability and combinatorial contexts. Initially, the unit introduces students to converting factorials into multiplication strings and calculating factorial values. Students are then guided through recognizing and converting multiplication strings back into factorials, an essential skill for understanding permutations and combinations. Further into the unit, more complex operations involving factorials are taught, such as simplifying factorial expressions through division and understanding the equivalent values of factorial divisions. By converting factorial multiplication strings to divisions, students enhance their ability to manipulate and rationalize factorial expressions crucial for accurate probability computations. Towards the later part of the unit, students engage with a variety of factorial calculations, including those with simpler forms, and gradually move to manipulating expressions involving brackets and mixed operations. This progression sharpens their skills in handling complex factorial-based calculations, underpinning higher-level studies in statistics and probability.

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Pythagorean Triples - Intro

Unit 45 (4 Skills)

This math unit begins with introducing the fundamentals of Pythagorean triples and the application of the Pythagorean theorem to solve for missing hypotenuse lengths in triangles. As learners progress, they deepen their understanding by identifying sets of integer lengths that form Pythagorean triples and practicing calculations involving the theorem for missing sides as well as the hypotenuse in right triangles. These exercises strengthen skills in solving for unknowns using the properties of right triangles and similar triangles. The unit progresses into more complex scenarios, reinforcing students' ability to apply these geometric principles to solve real-world problems. Towards the end, the practice involves the identification and calculation of side lengths and hypotenuse in triangles represented with decimal values and as scaled triples, ultimately enhancing the learners' proficiency in practical applications and numerical computation within the context of geometry.

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Exponents - Power Law - Practice

Unit 46 (4 Skills)

This math unit focuses on the foundational concepts and manipulation of exponents using the power law. Starting with basic problems, students practice solving for unknown exponents when dealing with equations involving prime and composite bases paired with variable and unknown powers. Initially, the tasks require simplifying expressions with exponents based on established power laws, such as \((b^n)^m = b^{n \cdot m}\). As the unit progresses, problems increase in complexity, including working with variable exponent bases, transitioning between different numeral bases (primarily base ten), and solving equations where both bases and exponents can be variables or constants. Towards the end of the unit, the focus shifts to more specific manipulation of power laws involving base ten. Here, students deal with scenarios requiring the conversion between different powers of ten while determining unknown exponents. This sequence reinforces a thorough understanding of exponent rules, essential for algebraic manipulations and higher mathematical concepts, setting a strong foundation in handling exponents in various mathematical contexts.

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Algebra Manipulating Variables - Practice

Unit 47 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins by developing foundational algebraic skills through the multiplication of bracketed terms with different variables, establishing an understanding of polynomial manipulations. It progresses to solving linear equations, starting with simpler forms involving one variable with three terms, and gradually increasing in complexity to equations with four terms. The unit then transitions to the manipulation of algebraic fractions, increasingly focusing on solving equations that contain variables within fractions and reinforcing the reduction of fractions to their simplest forms. The latter part of the unit introduces solving problems presented in a visual format with balance shapes, which require the use of substitution and subtraction to formulate and solve equations. This specialized focus aims to enhance understanding of how algebraic principles apply to practical and abstract mathematical problems, culminating in the ability to simplify complex algebraic expressions and solve advanced algebraic equations.

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Exponents - Negative Bases and Exponents - Intro

Unit 48 (5 Skills)

This math unit progresses from fundamental to advanced aspects of exponentiation and integer multiplication concepts. Initially, students practice the basics of multiplying negative integers, starting with simple negative times positive integer equations and advancing to negative times negative integer calculations. The unit then progresses to the study of exponents, beginning with squaring integers and gradually moving toward complex scenarios involving negative bases and exponents. Students learn how the number of negative multiples affects the product, exploring exponent rules as they apply to negative bases raised to various powers, observing changes in sign and magnitude based on whether the exponent is odd or even. Further complexity is added as students delve into working with negative exponents and evaluating expressions where bases are negative numbers or unit fractions raised to the power of -1, emphasizing reciprocal relationships and the need for careful handling of negative exponents and fractional bases.

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Exponents - Fractional Bases and Exponents - Intro

Unit 49 (3 Skills)

This math unit develops a comprehensive understanding of exponents, starting with basic squaring of integers and evolving through various complex scenarios involving fractional and negative bases. Initially, students practice calculating squares and progress to working with unit fraction bases raised to positive integers, helping them grasp how exponents apply to fractions. Learners then explore fractional bases in more depth, including challenges with negative unit fractions and expanded forms to foster proficiency in simplifying such exponential expressions. The unit progresses by relating fractional exponents with integer bases to their radical equivalents and intensifying complexity by incorporating negative fractional bases in exponentiation. It culminates with advanced operations where students simplify and convert fractional exponents applied to non-square integer bases into radical forms. This progression equips learners with robust skills in handling diverse algebraic expressions with powers, roots, and their interrelations, vital concepts in algebra and subsequent mathematical applications.

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Algebra Systems of Equations - Intro

Unit 50 (4 Skills)

This math unit begins by introducing students to the fundamental skills of substituting numbers and variables into linear equations. Initially, students practice simple substitutions where numbers are replaced in equations with one defined variable, advancing to solve for unknown variables using these substitutions. As the unit progresses, the complexity increases as students learn to apply the substitution method to systems of linear equations, where they must substitute entire equations to simplify and solve for variables. The unit deepens understanding by requiring students to manipulate and simplify algebraic expressions to isolate variables and solve equations. Multiple choice questions are included to help verify their solutions. Towards the end of the unit, the focus shifts to practical applications, employing algebraic manipulations in balance scales scenarios where substitution and subtraction are used to solve more visually presented equations, enhancing problem-solving skills in real-world contexts. Finally, the unit circles back to simpler algebraic operations such as addition within systems of equations, ensuring students consolidate their understanding of basic operations within the context of linear systems. This approach builds a robust foundation in algebra, preparing students for more complex mathematical concepts.

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Measurement - Units Large/Small Advanced - Metric

Unit 51 (5 Skills)

This math unit revolves around understanding and mastering the metric system, particularly focusing on metric prefixes for extremely large and extremely small units. The unit begins by introducing the mnemonic methods to memorize the order of metric prefixes for large units, assisting students in identifying missing prefixes. It then progresses to comparing and differentiating between these large metric units, utilizing abbreviations and determining relative sizes. The lessons expand to include similar skills for extremely small metric prefixes, again using mnemonic aids for easier recall and understanding. As the unit advances, students learn to convert between metric prefixes, abbreviations, and exponents, enhancing their competence in handling very large and small measurements. These skills are practiced through multiple-choice questions that require matching prefixes with correct abbreviations and converting powers of ten to their corresponding metric abbreviations. This systematic approach develops a comprehensive understanding of metric conversions, crucial for accurate measurement and scientific calculations.

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Pythagoras - Practice

Unit 52 (4 Skills)

This math unit begins by developing students' understanding and application of the Pythagorean theorem in calculating the lengths of the missing sides of right triangles. Initial topics involve finding these lengths using equations, radical forms, and decimal representations, with a focus on reinforcing the theorem through various problem scenarios. The unit progresses into geometric applications of these concepts, incorporating Cartesian grids where students calculate distances between points using the Pythagorean theorem expressed as radical distances. The latter part of the unit introduces Pythagorean triples—sets of integer side lengths forming right triangles. Students first identify and solve problems with these triples, learning to find both individual side lengths and the hypotenuse, including scaled scenarios that demonstrate real-world applications. Ultimately, this unit enhances students' geometric calculations precision and deepens their understanding of fundamental relationships in right triangles using the Pythagorean theorem and its extensions to complex geometric contexts.

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Factoring, Multiplication, Division, Fractions - Advanced

Unit 53 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins with the development of prime factorization skills, starting by completing factor trees with up to four factors to recognize and apply prime factors in different contexts. As learners progress, they refine their ability to perform prime factorizations into three factors, focusing on specific numeric examples. The unit then advances into the application of factorization techniques to simplify multiplicative and divisive operations within fractions. Students learn to simplify fraction multiplication and division by cancelling common factors, aiming toward expressing complex fractions in their simplest form. As the students' skills in recognizing and manipulating factors improve, the unit moves toward comparing factored numbers through relational operators, enhancing their understanding of algebraic manipulation, comparison, and exponentiation. Finally, the unit proceeds to factor large numbers where learners identify specific prime factors and associated powers. They practice factoring under constraints with larger composite numbers, enhancing their overall capabilities in factoring, multiplication, division, and deepening their understanding of number decomposition and algebraic flexibility. The focus on large factored numbers expands from two to three factors, with the incorporation of advanced techniques to simplify multiplicative operations involving large and composite numbers.

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Probability - Set Operations - Intro

Unit 54 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins by introducing foundational concepts of probability involving union, intersection, and complement set operations, using various problem-solving approaches. Initially, learners associate names and descriptions with these operations through theoretical examples. Progression occurs through the use of Venn diagrams to visualize and identify relationships among sets, moving from basic representations to more analytical tasks involving set operations and their graphical and formulaic expressions. As students advance, they learn to translate complex probability formulas into corresponding set operations and verbal descriptions, enhancing their understanding of how probabilities are computed in diverse scenarios. The unit culminates in applying these concepts to real-world-like situations, where learners practice deriving appropriate formulas for calculating probabilities of specific events. This structured approach solidifies their ability to interpret and apply probability laws to theoretical and practical problems.

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Patterns and Sums - Intro

Unit 55 (5 Skills)

This math unit progresses through various number-related skills, beginning with understanding the ones digit in numbers with small and large exponents, emphasizing cyclical patterns and properties of exponents. The focus then shifts to summing series of integers from 1 to N using different approaches like direct addition, formulas, and summation notation, reinforcing arithmetic series and their applications. Progression continues with understanding geometric and arithmetic sequences, identifying missing terms, specific terms, and leveraging this understanding to calculate sums and sequence rules. Ultimately, the unit advances to combining these foundational skills in more complex contexts, such as performing operations with exponentiated numbers and their products, further refining the learners’ abilities to recognize, interpret, and manipulate various number patterns and sequence rules, culminating in a deeper comprehension of arithmetic and exponential relationships.

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Fraction Multiplication - Advanced

Unit 56 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins by introducing students to the basic concepts of fraction multiplication, starting with multiplying simple fractions by whole numbers without simplifying the results. As the unit progresses, students practice simplifying these products and extend their skills to include the multiplication of two fractions, both proper and improper, initially without simplification and later with simplification. The unit then advances to multiplying improper fractions by whole numbers, still emphasizing understanding the process without immediate simplification before moving onto exercises that require simplification to find the simplest form. The complexity increases as students learn to multiply mixed numbers by whole numbers, practicing both with and without simplification of results. As they gain confidence, students handle more challenging problems involving mixed fractions, ultimately mastering the ability to multiply various types of fractions and simplify their products accurately. This sequence ensures a comprehensive understanding of fraction multiplication from foundational skills to more complex applications, providing a thorough grasp of fractional operations essential for further mathematical studies.

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Measurement - Unit Conversion (Very Large and Small) Practice - Metric

Unit 57 (3 Skills)

This math unit focuses on mastering metric unit conversions across different scales, starting with learning to convert large exponential values into metric prefixes, such as \(10^9\) to giga. Students then progress through various types of metric conversions involving length, volume, and mass with decimals, transitioning from common units to more comprehensive sets including units like decameters and hectoliters. The unit intensifies by covering conversions among extremely large and small metric units. Students learn to associate metric prefixes with their corresponding abbreviations and powers of ten, practicing with prefixes like peta and yocto. This tiered approach builds a strong foundation in understanding and applying the metric system in realistic and scientific contexts, significantly enhancing students' skills in decimal manipulation, unit conversion, and scientific notation.

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Pythagorean Theorem in 3D - Intro

Unit 58 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins with teaching the Pythagorean Theorem for determining missing lengths in two-dimensional shapes and swiftly progresses to complex three-dimensional applications. Initially, students learn to compute unknown side lengths using radical expressions in 2D scenarios, establishing a strong foundation in geometrical reasoning and algebraic skills. As the unit progresses, learners move onto three-dimensional contexts, applying the theorem in more intricate settings involving double triangle configurations and rectangular prisms. Learners navigate through different challenges, from computing hypotenuse distances in 3D between two points using established prism dimensions to inversely calculating specific dimensions given a hypotenuse measurement. The unit methodically enhances spatial reasoning, with tasks evolving in complexity from finding full dimensions to focusing on calculations involving half the dimensions (height and depth), reinforcing the understanding of three-dimensional spatial relationships and dimensions. The structured progression meticulously builds proficiency in applying the Pythagorean Theorem not only in theoretical geometry but also in practical three-dimensional applications, crucial for advanced geometry understanding.

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Fraction Addition and Subtraction, Mixed - Advanced

Unit 59 (5 Skills)

This math unit progresses from basic to advanced fraction skills. Initially, the focus is on subtracting mixed fractions with different denominators and simplifying the results. Students learn to find common denominators, convert and subtract fractions. The unit then shifts to addition of fractions where the goal is to sum fractions up to the next whole number, dealing with problems that only change one or both denominators. Midway through the unit, emphasis is placed on identifying missing values in simple and mixed fraction subtraction equations, enhancing problem-solving skills related to fractional discrepancies. Towards the end, the focus broadens to include identifying and creating equivalent fractions, using two-digit numbers and powers of ten. The unit culminates with comparing fractions using varied denominators, where students learn to simplify and accurately determine relational symbols between fractions. Throughout, there's a strong emphasis on problem simplification, including transitioning from simpler to more complex mixed fraction operations. This comprehensive approach builds a solid foundation in understanding, comparing, and manipulating fractions.

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Probability and Counting - Multiple Events - Intro

Unit 60 (4 Skills)

This math unit begins with foundational probability concepts using simple scenarios like dice rolling, coin flipping, and card drawing, first focusing on specific outcomes and fraction notation. It progresses to calculating and expressing probabilities in decimal form, enhancing students' ability to transition between different numerical representations. As the unit continues, the complexity increases, introducing scenarios that require calculating probabilities for group selections and multiple events. Students encounter more advanced topics that involve multiple spins on a spinner and multiple shapes picked from sets, where they learn to compute probabilities of intertwined events and express these probabilities in fraction equations, decimals, and percentages. The unit emphasizes a thorough understanding of probability principles and their application in varied and increasingly complex real-world-like scenarios, culminating in multi-event probability calculations.

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Ratios of Lengths - Practice

Unit 61 (4 Skills)

This math unit introduces and develops students' skills in understanding and applying ratios within the context of geometric figures. Starting with basic trigonometry principles, students learn to calculate line segment lengths using ratios in contexts involving parallel lines and right angles. The lessons advance to solving problems that require determining the ratio of lengths between different lines, where answers are expressed in decimal form. As students progress through the unit, they encounter more complex scenarios involving various configurations like parallel lines, right angles, and angles within different geometric figures. They fine-tune their skills in precise decimal calculations and applying ratios to solve for unknown lengths in diverse geometric contexts. The unit emphasizes both visual and numerical understanding, promoting a deep grasp of applying foundational trigonometry and ratio concepts in practical scenarios.

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Radicals - Simplifying Intro

Unit 62 (2 Skills)

This math unit begins with the foundational skills of simplifying square roots, first without any remaining radicals, and progresses towards more complex manipulations involving variables and the inclusion of radicals in the results. The unit introduces students to basic radical simplification, extracting square factors from under the radical, and then expands to more sophisticated skills such as simplifying expressions that combine integers and radicals through addition, subtraction, and multiplication. As students advance, they practice simplifying radicals that contain squared factors, numerical values, and variables, both with and without a radical remaining, highlighting the application of exponent rules and algebraic manipulations within radical expressions. Towards the end of the unit, students engage in converting fractional exponents to radicals, involving both positive and negative exponents, enhancing their understanding of the relationship between powers and roots, and solidifying their abilities in handling expressions involving radicals across various complexities.

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Fraction Division - Practice

Unit 63 (4 Skills)

This math unit focuses on the progression of skills related to fraction division, starting with basic introductory practices and advancing to complex operations involving various fraction forms. Initially, students learn to divide fractions by whole numbers without simplifying the results, building a strong foundation in handling fractional numbers. As the unit progresses, learners tackle more challenging concepts such as dividing whole numbers by simple and improper fractions, mixed numbers, and equivalent multiplication techniques that convert division problems into multiplication tasks. The unit emphasizes the importance of not simplifying results in earlier stages to ensure students grasp the raw procedure of division. Later topics introduce simplified answers and equivalent multiplication, enhancing students' understanding of the reciprocal relationships inherent in fraction operations. Mastery of these skills culminates in the ability to handle mixed fractions, improper fractions, and simplification processes efficiently, preparing learners for more advanced mathematical challenges involving fractions.

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Scientific Notation - Multiplication and Division - Practice

Unit 64 (4 Skills)

This math unit begins with students learning how to multiply decimals in scientific notation, starting with tenths, hundredths, and thousandths, and progressing to multiplying normalized numbers without decimal places. The unit then introduces division of large numbers by powers of ten (tens, hundreds, thousands), building foundational skills in handling large numerical values through division. Advancing further, the unit explores division and multiplication involving numbers expressed in scientific notation, both with and without decimal places, focusing also on handling negative exponents and decimal manipulations. Students practice the multiplication and division of numbers normalized to zero decimal places, facilitating a deeper understanding of scientific notation's application in dividing and multiplying decimal numbers. Towards the end, the focus shifts to managing scientific notation operations involving powers of ten, both multiplying and dividing, enhancing the students' proficiency in applying exponent rules and understanding the impact of these operations on decimal places. This progression solidifies their ability to manipulate and solve problems involving scientific notation across various complexities.

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Geometry - Intermediate - Intro

Unit 65 (2 Skills)

This math unit begins by advancing students' understanding of circle parts, including components like the center, radius, and tangent. It then progresses to focus on extracting and applying basic geometrical rules such as finding the diameter from the radius and vice versa. The unit advances into more complex concepts involving angles within circles: exploring the relationship between central and inscribed angles, and examining properties of triangles inscribed in circles. Later, the unit delves into calculating and understanding intersected arcs from given angles, highlighting how angles and arcs interact within circle geometry. Lastly, it covers the tangent angle rule through various problem-solving scenarios, using specific angles formed where a tangent meets a circle. Overall, this progression from identification and basic measurements to applied geometric principles provides a comprehensive journey through circle geometry at an intermediate level.

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Line Equations and Graphing - Intro

Unit 66 (4 Skills)

This math unit begins with foundational practices in understanding and calculating the slope of a line through various methods and progressively moves towards applying these concepts to broader topics in linear equations and graphing. Initially, students explore the concept of slope using fact families and simple rise/run calculations from graphs. Progression occurs when students calculate the slope from specific points on a graph and ultimately advance to deriving slopes directly from rise and run values presented in equations. As the unit progresses, students take on tasks such as extrapolation of points from graphed lines based on linear equations and mathematical analysis to find specific points on a graph from given linear equations. The unit culminates with students identifying and manipulating linear equations based on slopes and intercepts from graphical representations and equations in standard form, enhancing their overall understanding of the relationship between algebraic expressions and their graphical manifestations in coordinate geometry.

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Scientific Notation Units - Intro

Unit 67 (3 Skills)

This math unit begins by focusing on recognizing and converting between different metric units and their fractional forms. Initially, the unit teaches converting basic metric units (like meters and grams) into fractions and vice versa, emphasizing an understanding of base and unit names within the metric system. As students progress, they engage with extended metric units, advancing their skills in unit conversions involving more complex and less frequently used metrics. Later in the unit, the focus shifts to applying the understanding of metric units in the context of scientific notation. Students learn to express various measurements in powers of ten, which enhances their grasp of scientific notation when dealing with very large or very small numbers. This includes working with standard units and metric prefixes in both positive and negative contexts, aiming to foster accuracy in scientific measurements and notation. Overall, this unit progresses from basic unit recognition and conversion to applying these concepts within scientific notation for practical and accurate measurement representation.

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Probability and Statistics - Probability with Factorials Intro

Unit 68 (4 Skills)

This math unit begins by introducing students to basic combinatorial concepts, starting with calculating the number of ways to order sets of cards and letters without repetition, expressed through factorial multiplication. As the unit progresses, it delves deeper into probability and statistics, shifting focus to scenarios involving permutations with repetitions. Students learn to determine the number of possible arrangements for various card sets with one repeated card, incrementally increasing from three to five cards. Each worksheet elevates the complexity of problems and understanding, from simple factorial calculations to application in different ordering scenarios. Towards the end of the unit, the focus transitions to more theoretical applications, introducing the binomial coefficient notation (`nCm`) and calculating values for combinations in given scenarios. This progression builds a comprehensive understanding of factorials, permutations, and combinations, ultimately equipping students with the skills to tackle more complex probability scenarios.

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