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The Language of Math
Course Description and Outline
 Course Title: The Language of Math
Grade: 9 & 10
Credit Value: 0.5
Course Instructors: Michelle Clark & April McArthur
Course Date: January 14, 2007-May 30, 2007
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Course Description
This is a 19 week course, beginning January 14th and ending May 30th. Lessons are generally designed for the ninth and tenth grader.
Course will begin with pre-assessments to gather information about the student’s prior knowledge so content may be designed to meet student needs. Activities and timelines will correspond with the student’s pace. The course will begin with an introduction to the language of Mathematics which will include learning about specific terminology used in math. Emphasis will be placed on developing an understanding of math vocabulary. Though this is a math course, reading, writing, science, and communication goals will be integrated.
Washington State Grade Level Expectations (GLE’s) for the 9th/10th Grader:
Math
1.1.7 Understand and apply strategies and tools to complete tasks involving computation on rational numbers.
1.2.2 Understand the differences between non-standard and standard units of measurement for length and weight/mass in either U.S. or metric systems.
1.2.3 Understand how measurement units of length (U.S.) and capacity (U.S.) are organized into systems.
1.2.3 Understand how measurement units of capacity, weight, and length are organized in the metric system.
1.4.5 Understand representations of data from tables, charts, and bar graphs.
1.4.5 Understand representations of data from line plots and pictographs.
2.2.1 Apply strategies, concepts, and procedures to devise a plan to solve the problem.
2.2.2 Apply mathematical tools to solve the problem.
3.1.1 Analyze information from a variety of sources to interpret and compare information.
3.2.1 Apply prediction and inference skills to make or evaluate conjectures.
3.2.2 Apply the skills of drawing conclusions and support those conclusions using evidence.
3.2.3 Analyze procedures and results in various situations.
3.3.1 Analyze procedures and information used to justify results using evidence.
5.3.1 Understand that mathematics is used in daily life and extensively outside the classroom.
Communication
1.Applies a variety of listening strategies to accommodate the listening situation
2.Evaluates effectiveness of and creates a personal response to visual and auditory information
2.1.1 Analyzes the needs of the audience, situation, and setting to adjust language
and other communication strategies.
2.2.1 Uses communication skills that demonstrate respect
2.3.2 Creates personal intercultural communication norms to guide one’s self in a
diverse social system.
3.3.1 Applies skills and strategies for the delivery of effective oral communication
and presentations.
4.1.1 Analyzes and evaluates strengths and weaknesses of one’s own communication
using own or established criteria
4.1.2 Analyzes and evaluates strengths and weaknesses of others’ formal and
informal communication using own or established criteria
Reading
1.2.2 Apply strategies to comprehend words and ideas
1.3.2 Understand and apply content/academic vocabulary critical to the meaning of the
text, including vocabularies relevant to different contexts, cultures, and
communities
2.1.5 Apply comprehension monitoring strategies for informational and technical
materials , complex narratives, and expositions: synthesize ideas from selections
to make predictions and inferences
2.2.2 Apply understanding of complex organizational features of printed text and
electronic sources
2.3.4 Synthesize information from a variety of sources
2.4.6 Analyze and evaluate the presentation and development of ideas and concepts
within, among, and beyond multiple texts
Writing
1.Analyzes and selects effective strategies for generating ideas and planning writing
1.3.1 Revises text, including changing words, sentences, paragraphs, and ideas
1.4.1 Edits for conventions
1.6.2 Uses collaborative skills to adapt writing process
1.6.3 Uses knowledge of time constraints to adjust writing process
2.1.1 Applies understanding of multiple and varied audiences to write effectively
2.2.1 Demonstrates understanding of different purposes for writing
2.3.1 Uses a variety of forms/genres
3.1.1 Analyzes ideas, selects a manageable topic, and elaborates using specific, relevant
details and/or examples
33.2.2 Analyzes and selects language appropriate for specific audiences and purposes
3.3.6 Uses complete sentences in writing
3.3.7 Applies paragraph conventions
4.1.1 Analyzes and evaluates writing using established criteria
4.1.2 Analyzes and evaluates own writing using established criteria
Required Text
ASL dictionaries
Access to the library
Text books will be provided by WSD and loaned to districts for the duration of the class
Other materials will be provided online
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