Homework Discussion  Read Pages 19 – 24, 58 – 62  Page 25: 3-6, 9 – 14,  Read Pages 109 – 117  Page 118: 13, 18, 22, 27, 34, 39, 44, 49, 56, 87, 90, 91, 93, 94, 102, 109, 117, 118, 133 –  Test 1 Friday February 9th

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Test Friday 2/9  Problem Solving Process Know Polya’s 4 step problem solving process and suggestions to help understand and devise a plan. Study (and rework) problems solved in class and on homework. Be prepared to write down your understanding, plan, and all work. Study word problems related to Fractions, GCF, LCM  Factoring (R.1) What does it mean to factor? To be a factor? To be a multiple? (Be sure to use correct terminology!) Find the LCM, GCF using the prime factorization method discussed in class  Fractions (R.2) Complete the calculations of reducing, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions WITHOUT THE USE OF A CALCULATOR. (Be sure to know when to find a common denominator, when to multiply by the reciprocal, when to reduce,…) Why? Explain multiplication of fractions using shaded boxes. Show why fractions are equivalent by shading boxes. Explain why it is necessary to have common denominators when adding fractions.

Applications AA recipe for pancakes calls for 2¼ cups of flour. If you want to take 2/5 of the recipe, how many cups of flour do you need?

 Operations on Real numbers ( ) Know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive and negative numbers (without the use of a calculator!). Know how to convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.  Real number properties (1.7) Know the definitions of the commutative, associative, and distributive properties and when given a statement, determine if it follows these properties. Know how to combine like terms (adding and subtracting) Why?  Order of operations (R.5, 1.8) Simplify algebraic expressions using PEMDAS  Test Friday 2/9

Test Taking Strategies 1.Read your notes and textbook first. 3.Make a practice exam 2.Study as if everything will be on the exam 4.Analyze mistakes 5.Do not Cram! 6.Think positively

Homework  Read Pages 122 – 127  Page 128: 7, 10, 14, 23, 26, 31, 32, 36-42, 63, 66, 71, 80, 96