Monthly Archives: September 2007

Algebra: Chapter 1-10 Reasoning Strategies – or Try, Test and Revise UNDERSTAND the Problem Develop and carry out a PLAN Find the ANSWER and CHECK Strategies look like: Draw a diagram Make an Organized list Look for a Pattern Try, … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 1-9 Using Formulas A formula is an equation that shows a relationship between 2 or more variables. The formula for the area of a rectangle is `l * w`. Given the length and width of an object, you … Continue reading →

NEW ASSIGNMENT AND HW CALENDARS FOR ALGEBRA AND INTRO, extends to early November!  Algebra: Chapter 1-8 Reasoning Strategies to use: Understand the problem Develop and carry out a plan Find the answer and check Intro to Algebra: Chapter 1-5 This … Continue reading →

ZAP TOMORROW AT LUNCH! Algebra: Chapter 1-7 Solving Equations, An Introduction An EQUATION is a mathematical sentence that uses the equal sign to state that 2 expressions represent the same number or are equivalent. An equation that contains at least … Continue reading →

FOR ALL CLASSES – ZAP LIST GOES TO COUNSELING OFFICE AT 4:00 P.M. MONDAY, DON’T BE ON IT!!  Algebra: Chapter 1-6 Writing Expressions Writing expressions depend on key words: Add: more, sum Subtract: less than, fewer than Multiply: time, double, … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 1-5 Distributive Property of Mutiplication over Addition – Day 2 This was a major lesson in that it combined the use of the distributive property, factoring and combining like terms all in one package. REMEMBER, to add like … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 1-5 Distributive Property of Mutiplication over Addition Quiz #1 Today. Class averages: period 1=83%, period 2=88%, period 7=83%. Good results for a start! The distributive property of mulitplication over addition is written as `a(b+c)=ab+ac`. For example: `3(x + … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 1-4 The Associative Property We discussed the use of the Associative property by re-grouping terms in paranthesis. We also used both commutative and associative properties together to help simplify expressions for evaluation. We looked for patterns in expressions … Continue reading →

Algebra: Chapter 1-3 Exponential Notation A product in which the factors are the same is called a power. We can write `2*2*2*2` as `2^4`. The number 4 is called the exponent and the 2 is called the base. The exponent … Continue reading →