Algebra

This page provides you with resources that may be helpful in the Algebra 1 classroom. A brief description is provided with each file.

[|EquationEXAMPLES.doc] [|Solving Equations.ppt] This presentation provides a brief review of different methods for solving equations, including single-variable, rational equations, and quadratics. A sample worksheet is also provided.
 * __Solving Equations__**

[|Solving Inequalities.ppt] This presentation includes examples of solving and graphing single-variable inequalities, including absolute value. Linear inequalities are also included.
 * __Solving Inequalities__**

[|Slope of a Line.ppt] This presentation reviews the concept of slope and introduces basic concepts with systems of equations.
 * __Slope and Systems__**

[|Multiplication of Polynomials.ppt] Students see examples of multiplying polynomials beginning with distributive property. Use of algebra tiles (rectangles) is included.
 * __Multiplying Polynomials__**

[|Factoring Expressions.ppt] Students review rules for factoring and use rectangles as visuals to develop some of the patterns in factoring.
 * __Factoring Expressions__**

[|THE BIG RACE 2.doc] This is a cooperative learning activity where students are each given a piece of information to solve the problem. Working together, teams must use the information to answer questions and create graphs. Communication among teams is essential. Ideal group size is 4 students, but it can also work with 3 or 5.
 * __Analyzing Graphs__**

[|College project.doc] This is a project used during/ after a unit on exponential functions. Students analyze and compare tuition costs among colleges.
 * __Project-- Exponential Functions__**

[|Difference of Squares.doc] Challenge students to find each of the numbers (1-25) written as a difference of two squares. A nice introduction to a factoring discussion. (Not all are possible!)
 * __Difference of Squares__**

[|Unit 3 M & M Lab.doc] [|Pencil Lab Unit 1 08.doc] The procedures for these labs is very basic, allowing students to focus more on the analysis of their data. The Pencil Lab is a "line of best fit" discussion and analysis of linear relationships. M & M lab discussion explores exponential functions.
 * __Labs__**

[|Rational expressions.doc] Practice simplifying rational expressions, including laws of exponents and factoring.
 * __Rational Expressions__**

[|RATE PROBLEMS.ppt] [|Rate and Percent Problems.doc] [|Distance problems practice.doc] [|Mixture Problems.doc] [|Work Examples.doc][|WORK RATE PROBLEMS.doc] These files provide examples and practice when working with distance/ rate problems. An overview powerpoint is also included.
 * __Distance and Rate Problems__**