Monthly Archives: December 2006

Pre-Algebra and Algebra: Geometry Project! Christmas Carolers were great for periods 1, 2 and 3! Yes, you are talented and yes, you did make some beautiful geometric designs! Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year 2007! Let’s … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 7-2 Solving 2-step equations In solving 2 step equations, we are going to combine the steps of adding/subtracting and then multiplying/dividing to isolate the variable to one side of the equation. Remember, we do to both sides exactly … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 7-1 Problem Solving – Work Backward We have 9 skills to use in problem solving. This lesson concentrates on working the problem backward to arrive at a solution. Experiment and feel the problem, try different approaches. Remember, there … Continue reading →

Where is MrE? He will be back tomorrow, he had to take care of a doctor’s appointment with his father. See some of you at 7:30 a.m. tutoring! Pre-Algebra: Relax with 2 fun worksheets! Algebra: You do the same!

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 6 Review (day 73, Thursday, December 14) Today our classwork and homework is to finish the Form 1a version of the Chapter 6 test. We can use this as notes for our test tomorrow. Pre-Algebra: Chapter 6 TEST … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 6 Review Classwork and Homework is the Chapter 6 Equation Review on page 59. Make sure you remember how to multiply fractions and decimals. Remember too, that in 1 step equations, whatever we do to one side of … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 6-9 Scientific Notation Numbers expressed in scientific notation are written as the product of a factor and a power of 10.  The factor MUST BE GREATER than or equal to 1 and less than 10!, click here for … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 6-8 Geometric Sequences Geometric sequences are sequences in which the RATIO ( × or ÷) between any two sucessive terms is the same. The formula in the book on page 313 can also help you with large terms … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 6-7 Solving Equations and Inequalities We use the same 1-step techniques we have previously learned to solve equations or inequalities with fractions or decimals. If we multiply or divide one side, we must do it to the other … Continue reading →

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 6-6 Measures of Central Tendency (or mode, median and mean!) When we have data to play with, we want to first organize it. Place the series of numbers in order from small to large. The mode of a … Continue reading →