Allow me to share a few thoughts on:

Class Material

Prerequisites

Expectations

Extra-Credit

Wisdom (not necessarily my own)

I will be the first to admit, some of the material coveredin this class is going to be challenging.

Unless you have studied in the “Pre-Algebra” course,this is probably going to be your first experience withthe “abstract” ideas of Algebra.

It is essential that you put forth your best efforts, askthoughtful questions each step of the way.In this course, we will begin laying the foundation to your entire mathematics career.

How well you do in any other math class may be a direct reflection of how well you do in this class.

Material

We will discuss such things as:The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers.

Material

We will discuss such things as:The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers.

Material

Additive Identity -

Additive Inverse -

Multiplicative Identity -

Multiplicative Inverse -

Distributive Property -

We will discuss such things as:The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers.

Material

Additive Identity -

Additive Inverse -

Multiplicative Identity -

Multiplicative Inverse -

Distributive Property -

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We will discuss such things as:The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers.

Material

Additive Identity -

Additive Inverse -

Multiplicative Identity -

Multiplicative Inverse -

Distributive Property -

aa 0

0 aa

We will discuss such things as:The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers.

Material

Additive Identity -

Additive Inverse -

Multiplicative Identity -

Multiplicative Inverse -

Distributive Property -

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0 aa

aa 1 X

We will discuss such things as:The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers.

Material

Additive Identity -

Additive Inverse -

Multiplicative Identity -

Multiplicative Inverse -

Distributive Property -

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0 aa

aa 1 X

11

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a

We will discuss such things as:The Real Number System, and Properties of Real Numbers.

Material

Additive Identity -

Additive Inverse -

Multiplicative Identity -

Multiplicative Inverse -

Distributive Property -

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0 aa

aa 1 X

11

* a

a

acabcba

We will discuss such things as:Variables and Expressions.

Material

We will discuss such things as:Variables and Expressions.

Material

A “variable” is simply a symbol that we put in the place of a number.It can change (or vary), depending on the situation.

We will discuss such things as:Variables and Expressions.

Material

A “variable” is simply a symbol that we put in the place of a number.It can change (or vary), depending on the situation.

Example: Your dad is 24 years older than you. You can use a variable to write an expression that represents his age at any time.

We will discuss such things as:Variables and Expressions.

Material

A “variable” is simply a symbol that we put in the place of a number.It can change (or vary), depending on the situation.

Example: Your dad is 24 years older than you. You can use a variable to write an expression that represents his age at any time.

age '24 age Y sDadour

We will discuss such things as:Variables and Expressions.

Material

A “variable” is simply a symbol that we put in the place of a number.It can change (or vary), depending on the situation.

Example: Your dad is 24 years older than you. You can use a variable to write an expression that represents his age at any time.

age '24 age Y sDadour

D 24Y

We will discuss such things as:Variables and Expressions.

Material

A “variable” is simply a symbol that we put in the place of a number.It can change (or vary), depending on the situation.

Example: Your dad is 24 years older than you. You can use a variable to write an expression that represents his age at any time.

age '24 age Y sDadour

D 24Y

What is your age? Will it ever change?

We will discuss such things as:The Cartesian Coordinate System.

Material

We will learn how to locatepoints on the coordinate plane.

Then we’ll quickly see patternsthat form lines, or linear patterns.

We will discuss such things as:Linear Equations and Inequalities

Material

With Inequalities, one side of the line is the solution set, and theother side of the line is not.

Pretty simple, huh?

We will study several other topics as well but,that’s enough to get us started for now.

Material

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating,(add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions!

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating,(add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions!

I will consistently assign and generate problems that involvefractions.

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating,(add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions!

I will consistently assign and generate problems that involvefractions.

Try this one!

7

2

2

1

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating,(add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions!

I will consistently assign and generate problems that involvefractions.

Try this one!

7

2

2

1

14

4

14

7

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating,(add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions!

I will consistently assign and generate problems that involvefractions.

Try this one!

7

2

2

1

14

4714

4

14

7

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating,(add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions!

I will consistently assign and generate problems that involvefractions.

Try this one!

7

2

2

1

14

4714

4

14

7

14

11

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating,(add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions!

I will consistently assign and generate problems that involvefractions.

Try this one!

5

2

3

4X

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating,(add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions!

I will consistently assign and generate problems that involvefractions.

Try this one!

5

2

3

4X

53

24

X

X

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

I expect you to become very comfortable with manipulating,(add, subtract, multiply & divide) fractions!

I will consistently assign and generate problems that involvefractions.

Try this one!

5

2

3

4X

15

853

24

X

X

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

You will need to know the multiplication tables almostinstantaneously ( without a calculator).

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

You will need to know the multiplication tables almostinstantaneously ( without a calculator).

I suggest you study if you do not know it well already.

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

You will need to know the multiplication tables almostinstantaneously ( without a calculator).

I suggest you study if you do not know it well already.

Along this same idea, you should be able to recognizethe square numbers, 1 – 13, almost as soon as you see them.

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

1 X 1 =

2 X 2 =

3 X 3 =

4 X 4 =

5 X 5 =

6 X 6 =

7 X 7 =

8 X 8 =

9 X 9 =

10 X 10 =

11 X 11 =

12 X 12 =

13 X 13 =

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

1 X 1 =

2 X 2 =

3 X 3 =

4 X 4 =

5 X 5 =

6 X 6 =

7 X 7 =

8 X 8 =

9 X 9 =

10 X 10 =

11 X 11 =

12 X 12 =

13 X 13 =

1

4

9

16

25

36

49

64

81

100

121

144

169

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

(Some) Vocabulary I expect you to know, and use immediately:

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

(Some) Vocabulary I expect you to know, and use immediately:

Perimeter –

Area –

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

(Some) Vocabulary I expect you to know, and use immediately:

Perimeter –

Area –

distance around an object.

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

(Some) Vocabulary I expect you to know, and use immediately:

Perimeter –

Area –

distance around an object.

number of square units contained by an object,surface.

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

(Some) Vocabulary I expect you to know, and use immediately:

Perimeter –

Area –

distance around an object.

number of square units contained by an object,surface.

Calculate the perimeter and area of the given rectangle:

7 (units)

3 (units)

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

(Some) Vocabulary I expect you to know, and use immediately:

Perimeter –

Area –

distance around an object.

number of square units contained by an object,surface.

Calculate the perimeter and area of the given rectangle:

7 (units)

3 (units)Perimeter = 20 units

Prerequisites are the things you should know before entering a class (situation).

Prerequisites

(Some) Vocabulary I expect you to know, and use immediately:

Perimeter –

Area –

distance around an object.

number of square units contained by an object,surface.

Calculate the perimeter and area of the given rectangle:

7 (units)

3 (units)Perimeter = 20 units

Area = 21 units2

My expectations are very simple:

Expectations

My expectations are very simple:

Work Hard!

Expectations

My expectations are very simple:

Work Hard!

Take responsibility for your self and your education.

Expectations

My expectations are very simple:

Work Hard!

Take responsibility for your self and your education.

Ask questions when you don’t understand, (during class, before or after school).

Expectations

My expectations are very simple:

Work Hard!

Take responsibility for your self and your education.

Ask questions when you don’t understand, (during class, before or after school).

Help others when you can.

Expectations

My expectations are very simple:

Work Hard!

Take responsibility for your self and your education.

Ask questions when you don’t understand, (during class, before or after school).

Help others when you can.

Always act and respond with maturity and integrity.

Expectations

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

So, let’s define what extra-credit IS, and

Extra – Credit

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

So, let’s define what extra-credit IS, and

Extra – Credit

A different means of helping you learn a mathematical idea.

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

So, let’s define what extra-credit IS, and

Extra – Credit

A different means of helping you learn a mathematical idea.

A different means for you to express a mathematical idea.

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

So, let’s define what extra-credit IS, and

Extra – Credit

A different means of helping you learn a mathematical idea.

A different means for you to express a mathematical idea.

A way for you to enhance an already passing grade.

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

So, let’s define what extra-credit IS, and

Extra – Credit

A different means of helping you learn a mathematical idea.

A different means for you to express a mathematical idea.

A way for you to enhance an already passing grade.

A chance to better learn one of our technologies.

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

So, let’s define what extra-credit IS, and what extra-credit IS NOT.

Extra – Credit

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

So, let’s define what extra-credit IS, and what extra-credit IS NOT.

Extra – Credit

A means of passing an exam or the class, without learning the material!

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

So, let’s define what extra-credit IS, and what extra-credit IS NOT.

Extra – Credit

A means of passing an exam or the class, without learning the material!

It will not be a “brain-dead” activity. It will require a lot of thought and effort.

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

Ideas I have for Extra-Credit:

Extra – Credit

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

Ideas I have for Extra-Credit:

Make a Movie of a problem (or problems), that we’ve discussed in class. Finally, your project will be placed in your wiki page.

Extra – Credit

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

Ideas I have for Extra-Credit:

Make a Movie of a problem (or problems), that we’ve discussed in class. Finally, your project will be placed in your wiki page.

Create a PowerPoint, explaining some topic that we’ve discussed. Your project can be uploaded to “SlideShare” and placed in your wiki page.

Extra – Credit

Everyone asks about “Extra – Credit” at one timeor another.

Ideas I have for Extra-Credit:

Make a Movie of a problem (or problems), that we’ve discussed in class. Finally, your project will be placed in your wiki page.

Create a PowerPoint, explaining some topic that we’ve discussed. Your project can be uploaded to “SlideShare” and placed in your wiki page.

As long as you understand my overall goal, (your math education), then I am open to other ideas.

Extra – Credit

Wisdom

Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was,

he responded:

Wisdom

Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was,

he responded: “What good is a newborn baby?”

Wisdom

Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was,

he responded: “What good is a newborn baby?”

Wisdom

Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was,

he responded: “What good is a newborn baby?”

What good is mathematics?

Wisdom

Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was,

he responded: “What good is a newborn baby?”

What good is mathematics?

In an immature state, none!

Wisdom

Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was,

he responded: “What good is a newborn baby?”

What good is mathematics?

In an immature state, none!

If nurtured and developed properly, there is no limitation.

Wisdom

Ben Franklin was once asked what good a new invention was,

he responded: “What good is a newborn baby?”

What good is mathematics?

In an immature state, none!

If nurtured and developed properly, there is no limitation.

“If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it away from him.An investment of knowledge always pays the best interest.” Benjamin Franklin