MRS SPEDALE'S EIGHTH GRADE PRE-ALGEBRA PAGE
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Pre-Algebra is a course designed to prepare students for the study of algebra. This course is designed to provide a solid background in those skills that will be crucial for success in algebra. |
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Current Topics for 3rd 9-weeks
In our current unit, we will solve problems involving percentages. We will work with a variety of real-world problems involving sales tax, discounts, markup and commissions. |
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HOMEWORK
Homework is extended practice on the skills and ideas presented in class. It is very important that these new skills be practiced outside the classroom. Not placing the proper emphasis on homework will interfere with your success in this class. |
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THIRD NINE-WEEKS
SOME OF THE TOPICS WE WILL COVER THIS GRADING PERIOD INCLUDE: |
- Using proportions and equations to solve percent problems.
- Finding the percent of increase or decrease.
- Finding sales tax, commission, discount.
- Finding the cost of an item after a mark-up has been included.
- Finding simple and compound interest.
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TEXTBOOK RESOURCES
Click here to access Classzone. On this site, you will be able to find additional examples for the material we are studying as well as practice tests and quizzes. |
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HELP BEFORE SCHOOL
Don't quite understand? Missing too many homework problems? Need help catching up because you were absent? Students may come for help before school on Mondays and Thursdays beginning at 8AM. |
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CLASS CALENDAR
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- Wednesday, February 1: Quiz on 7(5 and 6)
- Friday, February 3: Spiral #3 due
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Parents may contact me at vspedale@aloysius.org |
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Math Quote:
"It is clear that the chief end of mathematical study must be to make the students think." . . . John Wesley Young |
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