Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Algebra (Class 7)
Overview
In today’s class we continue building our skills at solving equations by working with diagrams of balances as well as writing the algebraic steps and written descriptions of the solution process.
Textbook Sections
§3-1 (Txt. p.95) transforming Equations: Addition and Subtraction
§3-2 (Txt. p.102) Transforming Equations: Multiplication and Division
Key Attitudes
Math is about investigating and confirming
Key Ideas
An equation is a balance.
Process used to solve a balance problem can be represented using algebraic symbols.
Key Skills
Solving a balance problem while using algebra to record the process. (Week 11-SP6-SP8)
Turn-In (#6)
§3-1 (Txt. p.97) #1-3 with pictures and algebra, #4-15 with just algebra
§3-2 (Txt. p.104) #1-4 with pictures and algebra (use “balloons” for negatives), #5-12 with just algebra
Handouts
No Handouts Posted
Assignment
Txt. p.97 #16-24
Txt. p98 “Problems” #1-3
Skill Builder 1A, 1B
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.
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