Pre Algebra

We are going to begin looking at Algebra. Algebra is a way of dealing with
unknowns that helps us find the unknown. It uses letters to take the place
of the unknown.
Therefore if we say that 3 more than something is equal to 15. This must
also mean that 3 less than 15 would equal our unknown.
So we could write this as:

X + 3 = 15 but we could also write it as X =15 - 3

Visit http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/equationbasics/ to learn the
basics of Algebra

Watch the videos on http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/basic-algebra.html
to see how to solve simple Algebra equations.

Now visit the following site and complete the page, then complete the quiz
at the bottom of http://www.kids-online.net/learn/algebra/algebra.html

How To Figure Out Discounts

Visit the following site to figure out Discounts.
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/percent/sale_price.html

Try the Discount, Tax, Tip Game at:
http://www.mathgames.com/skill/7.63-percent-of-a-number-tax-discount-tip

Coverting decimals and Fractions

In order to convert a fraction to a decimal and vise versa, please watch
the following video:
http://www.virtualnerd.com/middle-math/number-theory-fractions/fraction-to-terminating-decimal-conversion.php


In order to convert a repeating decimal to a fraction watch the following:
http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/rational-numbers/definitions-basics/convert-decimals-fractions/repeating-decimal-to-fraction-conversion

Math - Order of Operations

Math - Order of Operations

Complete pages 3-6 of the following BEDMAS [ https://www.bctf.ca/diversity/ResourceInventory/LessonsTopics/Davies/BEDMAS.pdf
] Booklet.

Quiz on Monday

Links for Scale Assignment

Here are some links to useful sites for the
Scale Model assignment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4bHd4F9D28
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V8GBZGwRmk

Scale Project

Scale Drawing and Model
You will create a rough drawing of your Dream House. Keep it simple,
as you are also going to create a model of it. It must have the
following: A kitchen, a bedroom, a dining room, a living room and a
bathroom. All doorways and hallways must be 4 feet wide. All doors
must be 3 feet wide. You must have a door on the Bedroom,
bathroom and into the house.
Your rough drawing should be to scale (write down the
measurements as they are on the drawing and what they are in the
real world). The rough drawing is due on Monday, April 18th. (You
can make the rough drawing on Grid paper)
Your Good Copy is due on Friday the 22nd. This cannot be on grid
paper and must have accurate scale as well. The 22nd will also be
a Build day for the model of your house. Use stiff cardboard (like on
cereal boxes) for the walls. They do not have to be tall and you
should not have a ceiling. Your Model is due on Monday the 25th of
April. Be sure to attach your good copy of your drawing and your
Rubric to the model.

Project

Scale Drawing and Model
You will create a rough drawing of your Dream House. Keep it simple, as
you are also going to create a model of it. It must have the following: A
kitchen, a bedroom, a dining room, a living room and a bathroom. All
doorways and hallways must be 4 feet wide. All doors must be 3 feet wide.
You must have a door on the Bedroom, bathroom and into the house.
Your rough drawing should be to scale (write down the measurements as they
are on the drawing and what they are in the real world). The rough drawing
is due on Monday, April 18th. (You can make the rough drawing on Grid
paper)
Your Good Copy is due on Friday the 22nd. This cannot be on grid paper and
must have accurate scale as well. The 22nd will also be a Build day for
the model of your house. Use stiff cardboard (like on cereal boxes) for
the walls. They do not have to be tall and you should not have a ceiling.
Your Model is due on Monday the 25th of April. Be sure to attach your good
copy of your drawing and your Rubric to the model.