Journalism Club's First Issue

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Fractions Check-Up

Do you know how to add, subtract, and multiply fractions?

Adding / Subtracting Fractions:

First, you find the common denominator by multiplying the top and the bottom by the same number.  When you add or subtract, you always keep the denominator the same.  You have to simplify by dividing the top and bottom by the same number.

Multiplying Fractions:

When you are multiplying fractions, you never have to find the common denominator.  Sometimes, you have to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction (multiply, then add).  You must cross cancel vertically (down) or diagonally.  Multiply the fractions across.  Simplify if you can. 

(written by Period 3 Math)

Visit this page if you need help with any FRACTIONS concept!

http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/01-p2-fractions/index.html

Combining Like Terms

Good morning, students!  Today, you will be practicing how to combine like terms.

Vocabulary you need to know:

constant: any number (ex: 3, 5, 7, 3.14, 1/2, etc...)

variable: any letter (x, y, m, z, etc...)

coefficient: the number in front of a variable in a term (5x, 6y, 14c, etc...)

term: a number times a letter (3x, -5y, 1/2z, etc...)

LIKE TERMS are terms that have the same variable raised to the same power (same exponent).

Example 1:

7x

x

-2x

These are all like terms because the variables are all x

Example 2:

(1/3)xy2

-2xy2

6xy2

These are all like terms because the variables are all xy²

Read through this tutorial FIRST:

http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/like-terms.html

Then, play these game to practice finding like terms:

Like Terms Quartet (use the up, down, left, right arrows)

http://themathgames.com/our-games/like-terms-games/combine-like-terms-game

Like Terms Invaders

http://www.xpmath.com/forums/arcade.php?do=play&gameid=92#.UZpLiSvF3Ii

Good luck!

HOMEWORK: 
Combining Like Terms Worksheet #1 - 20 (ALL)
                                                            #21 - 30 (optional)

One and Two Step Equations Review

Good morning, students!  Today we will be reviewing one and two step equations.  You will have a TWO STEP EQUATION ASSESSMENT on Friday!

Start by doing a quick math warm-up:
Choose your workout type and time: 2 minutes to 5 minutes
http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/math-trainer-multiply.html

If you still need help with 2-step equations, review this tutorial:
http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/06-solving-equations/04-solving-equations-part3-01.htm

Now test yourself by seeing how many equations you can solve in one minute.  Can you beat your own high score?
http://www.vectorkids.com/vkvariable.htm

Challenge!  Weigh the whangdoodles using your math skills!
http://www.mathplayground.com/wangdoodles.html

If you finish, you may visit any other site from my blog.  Good luck and Happy Learning!

Homework: Do the EVENS (2, 4, 6, etc...) or ODDS (1, 3, 5, etc...) on the EQUATIONS WORKSHEET.

Solving 2-step Equations

Good morning, students!  Today, we will be solving two-step equations.

Remember, equations are all about balance.  You have to do the same thing to both sides of your equation.  Both sides of the equation must be EQUAL or the same.

1. How to solve 2-step equations!  
Check out this explanation online about how to solve two-step equations:
http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/06-solving-equations/04-solving-equations-part3-01.htm


2. Keep it balanced!  
Here is a great way to model what those algebraic equations really mean.  You can choose one or two step equations depending on what you want to practice.  You can solve problems step by step or practice on your own!
http://www.mathplayground.com/AlgebraEquations.html

3. Still confused?  Go back to the review of one-step equations from Thursday, May 9.
Adding & Subtracting:
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/16-intro-to-solving-equations/02-solving-equations-part1-01-179.htm
Multiplying & Dividing:
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/16-intro-to-solving-equations/03-solving-equations-part2-01-181.htm

Ready to move on?  Here are some games to help you practice what you just learned:

4. Soccer Math (One-step equations)
http://www.math-play.com/soccer-math-one-step-equations-game/one-step-equations-game.html

5. Hoop Shoot (Two-step equations)
http://www.crctlessons.com/two-step-equations-game.html

Good luck!

Homework for today:

Group A: One-Step Equation worksheet (choose at least 10)
Groups B & C: Two-Step Equation worksheet (choose at least 10)

Review: Positive & Negative Integers and One-Step Equations

Students, you will be having a test tomorrow.  You will be tested on one-step algebraic equations.  Make sure that you know your rules for adding/subtracting and multiplying/dividing positive and negative numbers.

Also, remember your OPPOSITES!  
1. The opposite of adding is...?
2. The opposite of multiplying is...?
3. The opposite of subtracting is...?
4. The opposite of dividing is...?
(answers at the bottom)

Use these websites to help you practice!

How to solve equations with adding/subtracting:
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/16-intro-to-solving-equations/02-solving-equations-part1-01-179.htm

Practice solving equations with adding/subtracting:
http://www.coolmath.com/crunchers/algebra-problems-solving-equations-1.htm

How to solve equations with multiplying/dividing
http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/16-intro-to-solving-equations/03-solving-equations-part2-01-181.htm

Practice solving equations with multiplying/dividing:
http://www.coolmath.com/crunchers/algebra-problems-solving-equations-2.htm


Are you ready to play?  Can you get a hole in one?
http://reviewgamezone.com/games/superstriker/index.php?3578&title=1%20And%202%20Step%20Equations&id=3578

Adding and Subtracting are INVERSE or OPPOSITE operations

Multiplying and Dividing are INVERSE or OPPOSITE operations

Multiplying and Dividing with Positive and Negative Integers

Students, today you will be continuing reviewing math with positive and negative integers.  Play these games to practice your multiplication and division skills.

Remember...

The rules are the same for multiplication and division.


Test your soccer skills by answering questions correctly and then shoot some goals!
http://reviewgamezone.com/games/supertaker/?5352&title=Multiplying%20And%20Dividing%20Integers&id=5352

If baseball is more your sport, try this game to practice multiplying and dividing with integers:
http://reviewgamezone.com/games/superhitter/index.php?5352&title=Multiplying%20And%20Dividing%20Integers&id=5352

Type in your answers to win the race:
http://www.mathnook.com/math/brainracerfractionint.html

Feed the fish positive and negative integers.  Your goal is to get an answer of 0!
http://www.mathnook.com/math/feeding-numbers.html

Weapons of Maths Destruction.  Use your math skills to shoot each target.
http://www.mathnook.com/math/wmdintegers.html

Good luck!

Adding and Subtracting with Positive and Negative Integers

Students, today you will practice adding and subtracting positive and negative integers using this game. Make the runner reach the finish line by correctly solving each problem!
http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/casey-runner.html


Next, try this game.  Solve questions to make the teacher walk the plank!
http://www.math-play.com/integers-game.html



If you need help understanding how to add and subtract positive and negative integers, click this link:
http://www.mathsisfun.com/positive-negative-integers.html



If you are ready to move on, you can play this game:
http://www.math-play.com/One-Step-Equation-Game.html