MathLinks 9

© 2009
by Bruce Mcaskill Wayne Watt Chris Zarski Eric Balzarini

1st Edition Active, In-Print 506 Pages Hardcover
9780070973404 0070973407

The Next Generation of Mathematics 7-12 Resources.

This brand new program is being written to meet the general
and specific outcomes of the 2006 Common Curriculum Framework for 7 - 9 Mathematics.


Features:

- Stronger focus on conceptual understanding, differentiated learning, and assessment

- Supports the mathematical processes of communication,
connections, mental mathematics and estimation, problem solving,reasoning, technology and visualization

- Practice: A wealth of purposeful questions provides students with opportunities to practice their understanding and knowledge of concepts

- Develops literacy and numeracy skills

- Differentiated learning: a variety of instructional strategies integrated throughout the program ensure all students have opportunities to learn and demonstrate their understanding. Addresses and supports diverse learning needs

- Real World Relevancy: Lessons and problems relate to the student's everyday life experiences, both inside and outside the classroom

- Technology integrated throughout

- Assessment for and of learning opportunities are integrated into every lesson


Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Symmetry and Surface Area
1.1 Lines of Symmetry
1.2 Rotational Symmetry and Transformations
1.3 Surface Area
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapter 2: Rational Numbers
2.1 Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers
2.2 Problem Solving With Rational Numbers in Decimal Form
2.3 Problem Solving With Rational Numbers in Fraction Form
2.4 Determining Square Roots of Rational Numbers
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapter 3: Powers and Exponents
3.1 Using Exponents to Describe Numbers
3.2 Exponent Laws
3.3 Order of Operations
3.4 Using Exponents to Solve Problems
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapter 4 Scale Factors and Similarity
4.1 Enlargements and Reductions
4.2 Scale Diagrams
4.3 Similar Triangles
4.4 Similar Polygons
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapters 1 to 4 Review
Task

Chapter 5: Introduction to Polynomials
5.1 The Language of Mathematics
5.2 Equivalent Expressions
5.3 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapter 6: Linear Relations
6.1 Representing Patterns
6.2 Interpreting Graphs
6.3 Graphing Linear Relations
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapter 7: Multiplying and Dividing Polynomials
7.1 Multiplying and Dividing Monomials
7.2 Multiplying Polynomials by Monomials
7.3 Dividing Polynomials by Monomials
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapters 5 to 7 Review
Task

Chapter 8: Solving Linear Equations
8.1 Solving Equations: ax = b, x/a = b, a/x = b
8.2 Solving Equations: ax + b = c, (x/a) + b = c
8.3 Solving Equations: a(x + b) = c
8.4 Solving Equations: ax = b + cx, ax + b = cx + d, a(bx + c) = d(ex + f)
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapter 9: Linear Inequalities (PR-4)
9.1 Representing Inequalities
9.2 Solving Single-Step Inequalities
9.3 Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapter 10 Circle Geometry
10.1 Exploring Angles in a Circle
10.2 Exploring Chord Properties
10.3 Tangents to a Circle
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapter 11: Data Analysis and Probability
11.1 Factors Affecting Data Collection
11.2 Collecting Data
11.3 Probability in Society
11.4 Developing and Implementing a Project Plan
Chapter Review
Practice Test
Challenge

Chapters 9 to 11 Review

A new Program written to meet the general and specific outcomes of the Common Curriculum Framework.