Outcomes Based on the Alberta Mathematics Program of Studies (K-9)
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Number Sense:
Develop number sense
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2. Demonstrate an understanding of the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals to solve problems (for more than 1-digit divisors or 2-digit multipliers, the use of technology is expected).
3. Solve problems involving percents from 1% to 100%.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between positive terminating decimals and positive fractions and between positive repeating decimals and positive fractions.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of adding and subtracting positive fractions and mixed numbers, with like and unlike denominators, concretely, pictorially and symbolically (limited to positive sums and differences).
6.Demonstrate an understanding of addition and subtraction of integers, concretely, pictorially and symbolically.
7. Compare and order positive fractions, positive decimals (to thousandths) and whole numbers by using: benchmarks, place value, equivalent fractions and/or decimals.
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Patterns and Relations:
Use patterns to describe the world and to solve problems
Represent algebraic expressions in multiple ways
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1. Demonstrate an understanding of oral and written patterns and their equivalent linear relations.
2.Create a table of values from a linear relation, graph the table of values, and analyze the graph to draw conclusions and solve problems.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of preservation of equality by:
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Modelling preservation of equality, concretely, pictorially and symbolically
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Applying preservation of equality to solve equations
4. Explain the difference between an expression and an equation.
5. Evaluate an expression, given the value of the variable(s)
6. Model and solve, concretely, pictorially and symbolically, problems that can be represented by one-step linear equations of the form x + a = b, where a and b are integers.
7.Model and solve, concretely, pictorially and symbolically, problems that can be represented by linear equations of the form:
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ax + b = c
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ax = b
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x/b=a, a≠ 0
where a, b and c are whole numbers.
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Shape and Space:
Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems
Describe and analyze position and motion of objects and shapes.
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1. Demonstrate an understanding of circles by:
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Describing the relationships among radius, diameter and circumference
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Relating circumference to pi
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Determining the sum of the central angles
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Constructing circles with a given radius or diameter
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Solving problems involving the radii, diameters and circumferences of circles.
2.Develop and apply a formula for determining the area of: circles.
4. Identify and plot points in the four quadrants of a Cartesian plane, using integral ordered pairs.
5. Perform and describe transformations (translations, rotations or reflections) of a 2-D shape in all four quadrants of a Cartesian plane (limited to integral number vertices).
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Statistics and Probability:
Collect, display and analyze data to solve problems.
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1. Demonstrate an understanding of central tendency and range by:
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Determining the measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and range
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Determining the most appropriate measures of central tendency to report findings.
2. Determine the effect on the mean, median and mode when an outlier is included in a data set.
3. Construct, label and interpret circle graphs to solve problems.
4. Express probabilities as ratios, fractions and percent
5. Identify the sample space (where the combined sample space has 36 or fewer elements) for a probability experiment involving two independent events.
6. Conduct a probability experiment to compare the theoretical probability (determined using a tree diagram, table or other graphic organizer) and experimental probability of two independent events.
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Our project incorporates sections from the Number Sense, Patterns and Relations, Space and Shape, and the Statistics and Probability unit from the grade 7 mathematics program of study. Students first take on the lenses of social justice math to understand the context and development of the SDGs along with their targets through the Number Sense, and Statistics and Probability units. Students then explore the Patterns and Relations unit to look at how the SDGs will be achieved and its numerical requirements. Students also look at geometric patterns and shapes within Indigenous art to develop inspiration for their bottle cap mural designs. Lastly, students explore the Space and Shapes unit to plan and develop their bottle cap mural through deep understanding of relationships with circles. Students will also be using various components from all the units above throughout their school wide festival planning, locked room events, puzzle activities, and card/board games creation.
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