1. A To Z Project By: Chelsea Hoyle

2. A- Algebra Tiles Algebra tiles are used to model and simplify algebraic expressions.Algebra tiles are used to model and simplify algebraic expressions. They are good for sorting an expressions and making zero pairs. They are good for sorting an expressions and making zero pairs. Big squares represent x2Big squares represent x2 Rectangles represent xRectangles represent x Small squares represent 1Small squares represent 1 Colored tiles are positive and uncolored tiles are negitaveColored tiles are positive and uncolored tiles are negitave Before this year I had never heard of algebra tiles but now I know how to model and simplify equations using them Before this year I had never heard of algebra tiles but now I know how to model and simplify equations using them

3. B- Binomial A binomial is an algebraic equation with 2 different terms in it.A binomial is an algebraic equation with 2 different terms in it. I remember how many terms it is because bi means 2 so that means there are 2 terms.I remember how many terms it is because bi means 2 so that means there are 2 terms. Before the polynomials unit I had heard the word binomial but I didn’t know what it meant.Before the polynomials unit I had heard the word binomial but I didn’t know what it meant. I now know what a binomial is and also how to solve them.I now know what a binomial is and also how to solve them. To solve binomials you group the terms that are the same together then you simplify it.To solve binomials you group the terms that are the same together then you simplify it.

4. The coefficient in an algebraic equation is the number beside the variable.The coefficient in an algebraic equation is the number beside the variable. It is the number you use to multiply variables by.It is the number you use to multiply variables by. I learned that the coefficients can be positive, negative or 0 I learned that the coefficients can be positive, negative or 0 I also learned that when you add of subtract polynomials you add or subtract coefficients with like terms.I also learned that when you add of subtract polynomials you add or subtract coefficients with like terms. In this example the 2 beside the x2 is the coefficient.In this example the 2 beside the x2 is the coefficient. C- Coefficient

5. The division law of exponents is that when you have the same base and are told to divide, you actually subtract the exponents.The division law of exponents is that when you have the same base and are told to divide, you actually subtract the exponents. I learned that this rule existed, if I had seen an equation with exponents and it told you to divide I would just assume that you just would divide it.I learned that this rule existed, if I had seen an equation with exponents and it told you to divide I would just assume that you just would divide it. D- Division Law Of Exponents

6. Equivalent fractions are fractions that mean the same thing but have different denominator and numerator.Equivalent fractions are fractions that mean the same thing but have different denominator and numerator. I already knew about equivalent fractions but I learned that you can use equivalent fractions to get a fraction into its simplest form at the end of an equation.I already knew about equivalent fractions but I learned that you can use equivalent fractions to get a fraction into its simplest form at the end of an equation. Another thing I learned is that equivalent fractions are made when you multiply or divide both the top and bottom of the fraction.Another thing I learned is that equivalent fractions are made when you multiply or divide both the top and bottom of the fraction. E- Equivalent Fraction

7. Before this year I already knew about all the different fractions, there are mixed numbers, proper fractions and improper fractions.Before this year I already knew about all the different fractions, there are mixed numbers, proper fractions and improper fractions. The new thing that I learned about fractions is that any number can be written as a fractionThe new thing that I learned about fractions is that any number can be written as a fraction F- Fraction

8. Graphing equalities is when you have an equality for example 5x+2=y you would write that out in a t chart then you would plot those points on a graphGraphing equalities is when you have an equality for example 5x+2=y you would write that out in a t chart then you would plot those points on a graph Before this year I knew how to plot things on graphs but I had no idea that you could relate graphing to algebra.Before this year I knew how to plot things on graphs but I had no idea that you could relate graphing to algebra. G- Graphing Equalities

9. The hypotenuse of a circle is the side of a right triangle that is opposite from the right angleThe hypotenuse of a circle is the side of a right triangle that is opposite from the right angle I already knew what a hypotenuse was before this yearI already knew what a hypotenuse was before this year The thing I learned about the hypotenuse is that you can determine weather a triangle is a right triangle given the lengths of the sides and the hypotenuseThe thing I learned about the hypotenuse is that you can determine weather a triangle is a right triangle given the lengths of the sides and the hypotenuse H- Hypotenuse

10. An improper fraction is a fraction that has a bigger number on the top then on the bottomAn improper fraction is a fraction that has a bigger number on the top then on the bottom The thing I learned about improper fractions is that any number that is bigger then 1 can be written as an improper fraction\The thing I learned about improper fractions is that any number that is bigger then 1 can be written as an improper fraction\ I- Improper Fraction

11. Just do it is the method you use to multiply fractionsJust do it is the method you use to multiply fractions It means that when you are multiplying fractions you just multiply strait acrossIt means that when you are multiplying fractions you just multiply strait across Before this year I had never heard of just do it but now that I know it multiplying fractions has become way easierBefore this year I had never heard of just do it but now that I know it multiplying fractions has become way easier J- Just do it

12. A kilometer is a unit of measure that is quite often used to measure large distancesA kilometer is a unit of measure that is quite often used to measure large distances There is 100 000 centimetres in 1 kilometerThere is 100 000 centimetres in 1 kilometer Before this year I knew what a kilometer was but this year I learned how to convert themBefore this year I knew what a kilometer was but this year I learned how to convert them I also learned that it is important to make sure all sides are measured in the same unit of measureI also learned that it is important to make sure all sides are measured in the same unit of measure K- Kilometer

13. The legs are the 2 shorter sides of a right triangleThe legs are the 2 shorter sides of a right triangle The legs are used in the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the hypotenuseThe legs are used in the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the hypotenuse Before this year I knew what the legs of the triangle were and I knew the Pythagoreans theoremBefore this year I knew what the legs of the triangle were and I knew the Pythagoreans theorem This year I learned that those 2 things connect togetherThis year I learned that those 2 things connect together L- Legs Of Right Triangle

14. The multiplication law of exponents is that if 2 numbers base and they have exponents you add the exponents and keep the base the sameThe multiplication law of exponents is that if 2 numbers base and they have exponents you add the exponents and keep the base the same Before this year I never knew about this rule and would have just assumed that you multiply both the base and the exponentsBefore this year I never knew about this rule and would have just assumed that you multiply both the base and the exponents http://youtu.be/AlmmIPS UwJohttp://youtu.be/AlmmIPS UwJohttp://youtu.be/AlmmIPS UwJohttp://youtu.be/AlmmIPS UwJo M- Multiplication law of exponents

15. The numerical coefficient is the number the exponent in an algebraic equationThe numerical coefficient is the number the exponent in an algebraic equation For example in 11x 2 the 11 is the numerical coefficientFor example in 11x 2 the 11 is the numerical coefficient Before this year I knew what a coefficient was but I did not know the term numerical coefficient or what it meantBefore this year I knew what a coefficient was but I did not know the term numerical coefficient or what it meant N- Numerical Coefficient

16. An opposite in math is when you have 2 numbers that when added together you get 0An opposite in math is when you have 2 numbers that when added together you get 0 Every number has an oppositeEvery number has an opposite Before this year I knew what an opposite wasBefore this year I knew what an opposite was This year I learned that every number has an opposite even fractionsThis year I learned that every number has an opposite even fractions O-Opposite

17. A perfect square is any number that is square to a rational numberA perfect square is any number that is square to a rational number Any number that you can multiply by its self to get what is called a perfect squareAny number that you can multiply by its self to get what is called a perfect square Before this year I had never heard of a perfect squareBefore this year I had never heard of a perfect square Now I know not only what it is but also how to find its square root, how to find a perfect square and how to know if a number is a perfect squareNow I know not only what it is but also how to find its square root, how to find a perfect square and how to know if a number is a perfect square P- Perfect Square

18. A quotient is the answer to a division equationA quotient is the answer to a division equation I already knew what a quotient was before thi yearI already knew what a quotient was before thi year The thing I learned about quotients is that they can be a fractionThe thing I learned about quotients is that they can be a fraction I also learned how to find the quotient of an algebraic equation and of an equation with fractionsI also learned how to find the quotient of an algebraic equation and of an equation with fractions Q- Quotient

19. A reciprocal is when you have an equation with fractions and you need to divide them, you flip the second set of fractions then multiply and his is called a reciprocalA reciprocal is when you have an equation with fractions and you need to divide them, you flip the second set of fractions then multiply and his is called a reciprocal Before this year I did not know what a reciprocal was and I didn’t know how to divide 2 fractionsBefore this year I did not know what a reciprocal was and I didn’t know how to divide 2 fractions I now know what a reciprocal is and how to use it to find he quotient of an equation with fractionsI now know what a reciprocal is and how to use it to find he quotient of an equation with fractions R- Reciprocal

20. The surface area is the amount of space that is showing on the outside of an objectThe surface area is the amount of space that is showing on the outside of an object Before this year I just assumed that te surface area and the area ofan object were the same thingBefore this year I just assumed that te surface area and the area ofan object were the same thing I learned that the surface area and the area are different and what the difference isI learned that the surface area and the area are different and what the difference is I also learned how to find the surface area of an objectI also learned how to find the surface area of an object S- Surface Area

21. A trinomial is a polynomial with 3 different terms in itA trinomial is a polynomial with 3 different terms in it It is called a trinomial because tri means 3 and there are 3 different terms in a trinomialIt is called a trinomial because tri means 3 and there are 3 different terms in a trinomial Before this year I had never heard of a trinomial beforeBefore this year I had never heard of a trinomial before I now know how to solve and simplify algebraic equations that are trinomialsI now know how to solve and simplify algebraic equations that are trinomials I also know the meaning of a trinomial nowI also know the meaning of a trinomial now T- Trinomial

22. Unlike terms are when you have different exponents and variables in an equationUnlike terms are when you have different exponents and variables in an equation Unlike terms are opposite of like termsUnlike terms are opposite of like terms Before this year I had not heard of and would not know exactly what like terms wereBefore this year I had not heard of and would not know exactly what like terms were I now know how to tell if an equation has like or unlike termsI now know how to tell if an equation has like or unlike terms I also know that you can not simplify an equation with all unlike terms onlyI also know that you can not simplify an equation with all unlike terms only U- Unlike Terms

23. A variable is in an algebraic equationA variable is in an algebraic equation It is the letter part of an algebraic expression and is most commonly an xIt is the letter part of an algebraic expression and is most commonly an x Before this year I knew what a variable was but I did not know how to simplify equations with variables in themBefore this year I knew what a variable was but I did not know how to simplify equations with variables in them I now know how to simplify equations with variables and how to solve for x if given the right infoI now know how to simplify equations with variables and how to solve for x if given the right info V- Variable

24. Whole numbers that are full fractionsWhole numbers that are full fractions For example 5/5 is a whole number because it is equal to 1For example 5/5 is a whole number because it is equal to 1 Before this year I knew what whole numbers wereBefore this year I knew what whole numbers were This year I learned that even whole numbers can be written as a fraction by putting them over 1This year I learned that even whole numbers can be written as a fraction by putting them over 1 W- Whole Number

25. The x- axis is the horizontal axis of a grid or on a graphThe x- axis is the horizontal axis of a grid or on a graph When you read coordinates to plot on a graph the x- axis always comes first because x is first in the alphabetWhen you read coordinates to plot on a graph the x- axis always comes first because x is first in the alphabet Before this year I knew which axis was the x- axisBefore this year I knew which axis was the x- axis What I learned this year is how to read coordinates properly to plot themWhat I learned this year is how to read coordinates properly to plot them I also learned how to relate it and use it with plotting algebraic equationsI also learned how to relate it and use it with plotting algebraic equations X- X Axis

26. The y- axis is the vertical axis of a graph or gridThe y- axis is the vertical axis of a graph or grid When you read coordinates to lot on a graph the y- axis will be second because it comes after xWhen you read coordinates to lot on a graph the y- axis will be second because it comes after x Before this year I already knew what the y- Axis wasBefore this year I already knew what the y- Axis was What I learned this year is how to read coordinates properly to plot themWhat I learned this year is how to read coordinates properly to plot them I also learned how to relate it and use it with plotting algebraic equationsI also learned how to relate it and use it with plotting algebraic equations Y- Y Axis

27. Zero pairs are when you cancel out a number by matching it with its opposite to make 0Zero pairs are when you cancel out a number by matching it with its opposite to make 0 Before this year I knew what zero pairs wereBefore this year I knew what zero pairs were I only knew how to use them in normal math equations to simplifyI only knew how to use them in normal math equations to simplify I now know how to simplify algebraic equations by making zero pairsI now know how to simplify algebraic equations by making zero pairs I als0 know how to use zero pairs to isolate xI als0 know how to use zero pairs to isolate x Z- Zero Pairs