| Resource | Description | / |
|---|---|---|
| Textbook required | Prealgebra, Fourth Edition Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson and Diane R. Koenig | / |
| Other Resources | Companion website, Internet search of periodicals. | / |
| Week | Topic | Chapters |
| 1 | Topic: Numbers and Number Systems Content: Introduction to different types of numbers: natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers Understanding number lines and absolute value Operations with different types of numbers | 1-2 |
| 2 | Topic: Prime Numbers and Factoring Content: Definition of prime and composite numbers Prime factorization of numbers Greatest common factor (GCF) and least common multiple (LCM) | 1 |
| 3 | Topic: Fractions Content: Simplifying fractions Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions Converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers | 4 |
| 4 | REVISION | |
| 5 | Topic: Order of Operations and Rules of Algebra Content: Understanding the order of operations (PEMDAS) Introduction to basic algebraic expressions Simplifying algebraic expressions using order of operations | 3 |
| 6 | Topic: Linear Equations and Graphs of Straight Lines Content: Solving simple linear equations Graphing linear equations on the coordinate plane Understanding slope and intercept | 8 |
| 7 | REVISION | |
| 8 | Topic: Ratios, Rates, and Proportions Content: Understanding ratios and rates Setting up and solving proportions Applications of ratios and proportions in real-life scenarios | 6 |
| 9 | Topic: Direct and Inverse Variation Content: Introduction to direct variation and its applications Introduction to inverse variation and its applications Graphing direct and inverse variation on the coordinate plane | 8 |
| 10 | REVISION | |
| 11 | Topic: Percentages Content: Converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages Solving percentage problems: finding the part, whole, or percentage Applications of percentages in real-life scenarios (e.g., discounts, tax) | 7 |
| 12 | Topic: Simple Interest Rates Content: Understanding simple interest formula: I=P×r×t Solving problems involving simple interest Applications of simple interest in real-world contexts | 7 |
| 13 | REVISION | |
| 14 | Topic: Areas of Simple Geometric Figures Content: Calculating the area of rectangles, squares, triangles, and circles Applications of area in real-life contexts Understanding the relationship between area and perimeter Homework: Exercises on finding the area of various geometric shapes. | 9 |
| 15 | Topic: Volumes of Simple Geometric Figures Content: Calculating the volume of cubes, rectangular prisms, and cylinders Understanding the relationship between volume and surface area Applications of volume in real-life scenarios Homework: Problem set on calculating volumes of simple geometric figures. | 9 |
| 16 | Topic: FINAL EXAM REVIEW SESSION Content: Review of all course topics covered Problem-solving sessions with complex, multi-step problems Group activities and discussions to reinforce concepts |