Pre-Algebra and Algebra

127 Pages·2012·1.79 MB·English

by  Rebecca Wingard-Nelson

About this Book
DON'T SWEAT THE TEST!
Having a problem with math? Nervous about your test? This book introduces all
the topics you need to know about pre-algebra and algebra. Learn great
testtaking tips for solving multiple choice, short-answer, and show-your-work
questions. A great book for students to use on their own, or with parents,
teachers, or tutors.
"This book is a must read for anyone who is having trouble with
algebra skills. It's a great review for standardized test preparation,
too."
—Patricia Leonard, MS, Series Math Consultant,
Middle School Math Professional
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About The Author
AUTHOR REBECCA WINGARD-NELSON has worked in public, private,
and home-school mathematics education. She has been involved in various
educational math projects, including developing and writing state assessment
tests, exit exams, and proficiency tests, as well as writing and editing textbooks
and workbooks.

CONTENTS
Cover
About this Book
Title Page
Test-Taking Tips
Be Prepared!
Practice
Test Day!
The Night Before
The Big Day
Test Time!
Let's Go!
Chapter 1: Integers
Numbers
Definitions
TEST TIME: Explain Your Answer
Test-Taking Hint
Integers
Test-Taking Hint
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Chapter 2: Rational Numbers
Real Numbers
Definitions
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Test-Taking Hint
Chapter 3: Comparing Numbers
Positives and Negatives
TEST TIME: Explain Your Answer
Definitions
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Test-Taking Hint
Chapter 4: Absolute Value
Definition
Positive Numbers
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Extras
Absolute Value and Computations
Test-Taking Hint
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Chapter 5: Addition: Like Signs
Like Integers
Definitions
Negative Numbers
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Rational Numbers
Test-Taking Hint
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Chapter 6: Addition: Unlike Signs
Unlike Integers
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Test-Taking Hint
Rational Numbers
Chapter 7: Subtraction
Inverse Operations
Test-Taking Hint
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Test-Taking Hint
Subtracting Rationals
TEST TIME: Explain Your Answer
Chapter 8: Addition Properties
The Commutative Property
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Test-Taking Hint
The Zero Property
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Chapter 9: Multiplication
Definitions
Multiplying Positives and Negatives
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Multiplication of Rationals
Multiplication Rules
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Chapter 10: Division
Division Rules
Dividing Integers
Definitions
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Test-Taking Hint
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Test-Taking Hint
Fractions
Chapter 11: Multiplication Properties
The Associative Property
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Test-Taking Hint
Test-Taking Hint
TEST TIME: Explain Your Answer
Other Properties
Definition
Chapter 12: Variables and Expressions
Definitions
Numeric Expressions
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Test-Taking Hint
Algebraic Expressions
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Test-Taking Hint
Chapter 13: Order of Operations
Definition
Simplify Expressions
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Test-Taking Hint
Definitions
Like Terms
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Test-Taking Hint
Chapter 14: Equations
Definition
Write an Equation
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Test-Taking Hint
Evaluate Equations
Definition
Test-Taking Hint
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Chapter 15: Properties of Equality
Definitions
Addition Property of Equality
TEST TIME: Explain Your Answer
Test-Taking Hint
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Test-Taking Hint
Definition
Solving Equations
Chapter 16: Addition Problems
Equations
Test-Taking Hint
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Addition Word Problems
Test-Taking Hint
TEST TIME: Multiple Choice
Chapter 17: Subtraction Problems
Addition and Subtraction
TEST TIME: Explain Your Answer
TEST TIME: Show Your Work
Test-Taking Hint
Calculators