Wed. 9/11/13 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

The class completed a worksheet on simplifying algebraic expressions by using distributive property and combining like terms. We also reviewed division of real numbers, including complex fractions. 

Chapter 2  test is scheduled for Friday, 9/13. We will review for it tomorrow.

Homework - Worksheet on Simplifying Expressions 

 

Tue., 9/10/13 - Dividing Real Numbers

 

The class went over Division of Real Numbers today. The examples ranged from division of integers to division of algebraic expression by a number: (12x-9) / (-3). 

Lesson Notes 2.7

Mon., 9/9/13 - Skills Review

The class had a guest teacher today and was asked to work on the exercises on page 122 of the textbook, #1-40.

Fri. 9/6/13 - Quiz 2.2-2.6

Week 5 HW packet was turned in (HW 2.4, 2.5, 2.6), a quick review, then Quiz 2.2-2.6.
No homework for the weekend :(

Thurs. 9/5/13 TheDistributive Property

Addition, subtraction, and multiplication  come together in distributive property and simplifying algebraic expressions by combining like terms. The distributive property was introduced using area model (writing an expression fpr the area of a rectangle).  A quiz is scheduled for tomorrow.

HW 2.6 Worksheet
HW 2.7 Answers
Lesson Notes 2.6 

Wed. 9/4/13 Multiplying Real Numbers

The lesson started with a review of multiplication rules for signed number. We completed the multiplication section of the Integer Rules foldable.  An extension of this concept is on multiplication of one-term algebraic expressions and evaluating expressions. The class started the semester's grade track sheet. We will track weekly grades on this sheet, numerically and graphically

HW 2.5 Worksheet.
HW 2.5 Answers

Tue., 9/3/13 Adding and Subtracting Matrices

The class worked on adding and subtracting matrices. The first part is on vocabulary words (matrix, row, column, entry/element of matrix, and size of matrix = number of rows x number of columns. ) This offered a good review and application of adding and subtracting real numbers.

HW 2.4 Worksheet
HW 2.4 Answers