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Exploring Math through Python Code
Helps sixth to eighth grade students learn about Python and mathematics simultaneously. There are no prerequisites for this course.
6 Lessons
- Course Summary
- Course Outline
- Standard Alignment
- Course Project
This course is designed to help students explore math standards through a programming lens. This course is designed to help students in grades 6–8 and can be taught as a unit in their math classes. As they learn different programming concepts, they will also practice math principles aligned with the Common Core standards. Students who have never programmed before can start with this mini unit. Students enjoy the variety of learning about programming and math simultaneously.
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CCM.1 Variables in Python Math
Learning Outcomes:
Students learn to create variables in Python. Variables are also often used in math and they explore the concept of representing information using a variable placeholder.
Topics covered:
Python Variables
Standard alignment:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.4, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP2, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP6, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP7, 2-DA-07, 2-AP-11, 3A-CS-01
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CCM.2 Using Variables for Python Math
Learning Outcomes:
Students learn to create variables in Python and apply them using middle school math concepts.
Topics covered:
Using Python Variables for Math
Standard alignment:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2.A, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3.B, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.4, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP2, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP6, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP7, 2-DA-07, 2-AP-11, 3A-CS-01, 3B-AP-11, 3B-AP-12
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CCM.3 Inputs/Outputs for Python Math
Learning Outcomes:
Students explore how inputs and outputs work in Python and how they can apply to math principles.
Topics covered:
Inputs/Outputs
Standard alignment:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2.A, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3.B, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.4, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP2, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP6, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP7, 2-DA-07, 2-AP-11, 3A-CS-01, 3B-AP-11
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CCM.4 If Statements Python Math
Learning Outcomes:
Students discover how to use if statements in Python and learn how they can be applied to just about any math concept.
Topics covered:
If Statements
Standard alignment:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3.B, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.4, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP2, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP6, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP7, 2-DA-07, 2-AP-11, 3A-CS-01, 3A-AP-13, 3B-AP-11
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CCM.5 Conditionals Python Math
Learning Outcomes:
Students practice comparing items with conditionals and discover how useful they can be while programming in Python.
Topics covered:
Conditionals
Standard alignment:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.7.A, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.5, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.7.B, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.7.C, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.7.D, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2.A, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.1.A, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.RP.A.2.C, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.RP.A.3, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP2, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP6, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP7, 2-DA-07, 2-AP-11, 3A-CS-01, 3A-AP-13, 3B-AP-11
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CCM.6 Python Geometry
Learning Outcomes:
Students apply the Python concepts they've learned in this mini unit to create a geometry calculator.
Topics covered:
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Standard alignment:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.2.C, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.4, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.6, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.G.C.9, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP1, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP2, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP5, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP6, CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP7, 2-DA-07, 2-AP-11, 3A-CS-01, 3A-AP-13, 2-AP-13, 3B-AP-11, 3A-IC-26
Download the 2022 Skill Struck Standards Alignment + Correlation Guide to view a general list of our standard alignments, or find your state's specific alignment below:
Exploring Math through Python Code
Students will apply different math concepts through the Python language. They will complete challenges that help solidify concepts as they use skills in a variety of ways. In order to complete tasks, students will creatively apply what they've learned by using different approaches to reach a goal.
Projects in this course include: Area of a Triangle, Volume of a Cube, Fraction Comparison, Are You in Debt?, and Counting Stars
27 Student Activities
6 Teacher Resources
6 Checkpoints-
20 Quiz Questions 
Autograder
English and Spanish
Skill Struck Reviews
Having a mapped out, structured way to learn and experience the Computer Science curriculum really freed up time for me to give students one-on-one attention. It also gave me more opportunities to give the students additional programming assignments to help them understand the concepts better.
Scott Couch
CS Teacher, Maeser Prep Academy
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Dillon Gilpin
High School CS Teacher, Duchesne County School District
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