Category Archives: Pre-Algebra

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 5-6 Solving Equations with fractions and decimals Remember to add or subtract from both sides of an equation to isolate the variable to one side and ALL the rational numbers to the other. Whatever, you do to one … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 5-5 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions To add or subtract unlike fraction, MAKE SURE that the denominators are converted to the same value. You may use the LCM/LCD technique, multiply both denominators together (sort of the like the … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 5-4 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions Fractions are easy to add and subtract provided the denominators are all the SAME! If they aren’t the same, then you better find a common denominator for them (but that is tomorrow’s … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 5-3 Adding and Subtracting Decimals Just remember to LINE UP the decimal point when adding or subtracting with decimal points. You can’t go wrong if you do that very important first step! Algebra: Chapter 7 Test  – today!

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 5-2 Estimating and rounding numbers, decimals and fractions. When we round numbers, we look at the value of the place value to the right of the number we are rounding to. if the number is 5 or more, … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 5-1 Rational Numbers Whole Numbers: This set includes 0, 1, 2, 3, …. It also includes any number that can be written as a whole number, such as 5/5 or 9/1. Integers: This set includes … -3, -2, … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 4 TEST It was for REAL today! Algebra: Chapter 7-8 and 7-10 Parallel and perpendicular line and reasoning strategies. We skip Chapter 7-9 proofs. Parallel lines have slopes that are the same, skewed lines have slopes that differ … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 4 Review Today we took the practice test for Chapter 4. The homework assignment is to FIX those problems that students missed. This will be an excellent review for tomorrow’s test! Algebra: Chapter 7-7 Fitting data to a … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 4 Review We reviewed today with the end of Chapter 4 study guide. I hope everyone showed all their work! Tomorrow is the Chapter 4 TEST! Algebra: Chapter 7-8 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Linear equations that are parallel … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Benchmark #1 Today! Algebra: Chapter 7-7 Fitting Equations to Data Using a ruler, you plot the points of data that you have collected. The object is derive an equation that approximates all of the points linearly. It can’t, of … Continue reading →