Mr. Becker

Syllabus for 7th grade Pre-Algebra, Chapter 1

Algebraic Expressions and Integers

Section 1-1:

Variables and Expressions

p. 6, #10-29, 43,44

Section 1-2: 

Order of Operations -Notes will be given for this section

p.11, #16-34

Section 1-3: 

Evaluating Expressions

p.15, #17-30, 34,36

Section 1-4:

Integers and Absolute Value

p. 19, #11-37

Section 1-5:

Adding Integers  (2 days) -One set of notes will be given for 

MathTiles worksheets, II-5 and II-8 all sections dealing with integer 

p. 26, #17-32, 40-43, 53-63 operations.

Section 1-6:

Subtracting Integers

p. 31, #3-10, 20-27, 59

Section 1-9

Multiplying and Dividing Integers (2 days)

Key to Algebra, Operations on Integers worksheets p. 24 and p. 25, p.33

p. 47, #1-11, 18-38

Section 1-10

The Coordinate Plane

Graphing Activity worksheet

Chapter 1 Review and Test

These assignments may be adjusted based on class needs.  Students may feel free to work ahead.  If you have worked ahead and the assignment is then changed, you may turn in the assignment listed here when the adjusted assignment is given.  You will receive full credit.

Syllabus for 8th grade Algebra, Chapter 3

Algebraic Concepts and Simple Equations

Section 3-1:

Modeling and Solving Equations

p. 111, #13-34

Show all inverse operations!

Section 3-2: 

Modeling and Solving Two-Step Equations

p. 117, #12-25, 47,48,49

Show all inverse operations!

Write and solve an equation for #47-49!

Section 3-3: 

Combining Like Terms to Solve Equations

p. 122, #22, 23, 26-39

Section 3-4:

Using the Distributive Property

p. 127, #21-38

Section 3-5:

Rational Numbers and Equations

p. 131, #9-33

Section 3-7:

Percent Equations

p. 142, #1-11, 14, 27, 28

Section 3-8:

Percent of Change

p. 147, #1-18, 20, 21

Chapter 3 Review and Test