Goal+Statement

Given a new course in Geometry all learners will be able to apply previously taught skills such as  performing accurate calculations using signed numbers.
 * __Project 1: Goal Statement __****: **

__What is the problem that was initially articulated __? Math learners have been able to determine that across the board, high school learners enter courses in high school that they are not prepared for. Learners do not have fundamental skills that are necessary to be successful in Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus. Learners need to show a strong ability to handle signed integers, which currently they do not. Although learners do review basic Algebra I skills at the beginning of each year, learners still make the same errors that prove they do not have an understanding of performing accurate calculations using signed integers. The lack of these basic skills also allows for learner frustration and ultimately the learners continue to not retain the signed integer skills, and never succeed as they should in their math courses.

__Is it possible to implement a solution to this problem __? Definitely. Learners have shown that with repeated practice, they can perform all 4 mathematical operations addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with signed integers. Although learners were taught these skills and have been asked to perform these skills, in the past, they still do not retain what they learned. The need is more important than other Pre-Algebra or Algebra skills because it creates the foundation needed to build their knowledge base about what is actually happening in their courses. Learners can set aside time every single day to review these skills and show that they have comprehended the skills; the skills will be measured by a weekly assessment that consists of only 10 questions.

The signed integer content is what learners are introduced to in the 6th grade and expected to know by the end of their 7th grade year. See attachments below.
 * __Instructional Goal and Relationship to Organizational Goals __**

The Geometry course is a basic course that includes geometric shapes, but essentially is Algebra I. The **__instructional emphasis__** will be to **//__utilize__//** **__algebraic skills__** to develop conceptual understanding of the topics.
 * Content: **


 * Goals: **
 * To provide learners a way to recall all four mathematical operations for signed integers.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">To enable learners to perform accurate calculations using any type of signed integer.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">To increase one of the important and fundamental skills of learners entering Geometry or any other new math course in high school.

**<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Simplifying the Instructional Goal: **

__<span style="color: #365f91; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The topic of instruction about signed integers, and the objectives will be: __

<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1. The learners will be able to recognize what type of integer problem they are encountering. <span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">2. The learners will perform accurate math calculations whether it be addition, subtraction, multiplication or division with signed numbers. <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">3. The learner will effectively review and perform accurate calculations with all 4 mathematical operations weekly for the entire school year using a precise and formal, summative assessment.