They understand and use factoring of numerator and denominators and properties of exponents. They know the Pythagorean Theorem and solve problems where they compute the length of an unknown side. Students know how to compute the surface area and volume of basic 3-D objects and understand how they change under a change in scale.
Students convert between different units of measurement.
They increase their facility with ratio and proportion and compute percentages of increase and decrease and simple compound interest. They graph linear functions and understand the idea of slope and its relation to ratio. Students know the properties of and compute with rational numbers expressed in a variety of forms. Students use exponents, powers, and roots and use exponents in working with fractions. 2.1 understand negative whole number exponents.