Where+are+we+going?+Goals+and+Benchmarks

= WHERE ARE WE GOING? GOALS AND BENCHMARKS = **//Big Ideas for the year//** 1. Numbers can be represented in different ways that have the same value. 2.We learn math to make life easier, not harder. 3.Number sentences (3+6=9) can be applied to a variety or real world situations. 4. Estimation can be used to calculate approximations by numbers that are close and easy to work with. 5. Mathematics is built upon patterns and number relationships.

**//Essential Questions//** 1. How are all the different parts of math (statistics, algebra, geometry, .... ) related? 2. What are different ways to problem solve when I'm stuck? 3. How does math relate to my life? (When and how will I ever use this?) **//Benchmarks for Term 1//** Students will be able to: 1. convert decimals, fractions and percents  2. find and define mean, median, mode and range of a group of numbers  3. Double or half a recipe 4. Perform simple probabilities pertaining to dice and card games 5. Find Discount of an item 6. Find the sales Tax on an item 7. Be able to find the correct tip on a restaurant bill 8. Make reasonable estimates 9. Interpret survey information and use it in terms of percents fractions and decimals