More introduction to algebra today

HW - Sheet 6.7 Order of operations with Integers. Do #1,2,3,4

Today we reviewed: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Integers

We reviewed the meaning of the words variable, term, expression and equation. http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/definitions.html

We did a tasty example using peppermint patties. Mmmmm.

HW: Finish all questions both sides of sheet 6.2 (Subtracting Integers); 6.6 (Dividing Integers)

Multiplying and Dividing Integers

Thurs Dec 16th

HW - Take home Integers Retest due by tomorrow at the end of class.

Thurs Dec 9, 2010

Today we took a formal note:

Algebra Vocabulary

• A variable is a symbol, usually a letter of the alphabet that stands for an unkown number (ex: x)
• An expression is a combination of variables, numbers and at least one operatopm (ex: 2x+3 or 4x - 3y +14z -24)
• An equation is a sentence that contains an equal sign (ex: 2x+3 = 23)

Homework 1)Finish Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing Integers worksheet (both sides)

2) Test Monday - +, -, * / Integers. Adding and subtracting fractions including whole numbers

Tuesday Dec 7th, 2010

Today we Continued using Candy to illustrate Additing, Subtracting, Multiplying and dividing using candies. Yummmm.

HW - Integers Mini-Assignment due tomorrow

Friday Dec 3, 2010

Today we were in the computer lab making T Tables.

Homework:
* Finish Adding Integers
* On bottom of Fractions quiz illustrate 3 1/5 + 4 5/7 (three and a fifth plus four and five sevenths)