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1 Supporting your child through middle school math
÷ and Conquer! Supporting your child through middle school math Susan Bycoff & Nat Vaughn

2 Pre-Algebra Skills I. Working with Integers II. Order of Operations
III. Solving Equations

3 numbers, values, quantities
Why do we study math? numbers, values, quantities Predict Make decisions

4 $45 15% .20 How much will the tip be? How much should I leave?
Why do we study math? $ % How much will the tip be? How much should I leave?

5 Should we cancel recess?
Why do we study math? -4˚ 12˚ 0˚ What will the temp be? Should we cancel recess?

6 Algebra…dealing with variability (or not)
Expression Variables x y d T Operators x ÷ √ Numbers

7 Expressions An expression is a collection of numbers, variables and operators that represent a value. (NO verb) 2x 2(-4) 6(3 - y) -3a² -12

8 Anatomy of an Equation Expression

9 Equations An equation links two expressions together to show a balance of values. (HAS a math verb) 2x = –12 3x + 5 = 17 6(3 – y) = 20 –3a² = –12

10 Expressions vs. Equations
NO verb We evaluate expressions The value of an expression can often change. Directions: Simplify Evaluate Find the value of: Has a verb: = (is equal to) We solve equations The solution to equations are static…never change. Directions: Solve Find the solution to:

11 I. Working with Integers
Addition & Subtraction Multiplication & Division a b. –1 + – 4 c. 8 – 6 d. 2 – 7 a. 7 x –2 b. –8 x –6 c. −45 −9 d. –(–10)

12 II. Working with Integers
Addition & Subtraction Positive + Positive: Add answer is + Negative + Negative: Add answer is – Positive + Negative: Subtract and keep the sign of the # furthest from zero. Multiplication & Division Positive * Positive = Positive Negative * Negative = Positive Positive * Negative = Negative

13 Models for Operations with Integers
Number Line Chips

14 What type of number are we dealing with?
4 + 2 –3 + 5 –3 + –1 4 – 6 –2 – 5

15 Operations with Integers
There is no subtraction!

16 4 + – –

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18 Examples of Operations with Integers
5 – 3 ……………………… – 3 –4 – 2………………………–4 + – 2 4 – 3 – 10………………… – 3 + – – 10 – – 6 ….… 15 + – 10 + – – 6

19 II. Order of Operations iPEMDAS Inside Parentheses Exponents
Multiplication or Division whichever comes first left to right Addition or Subtraction whichever comes first left to right. 2(5 – 8) + 27/3²

20 Examples of Order of Operations
1. 5 – 4(2) /5(3) 3. 2(5 – 8) + 27/3²

21 III. Solving Equations 2x + 5 = 15 Simplifying uses PEMDAS
Solving uses the reverse (SADMEP)

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23 III. Solving Equations Steps to Solving Equations EQUATION? DISTRIBUTE
COMBINE LIKE TERMS SIMPLIFY BALANCE = SOLVE SOLVE ANSWER = SOLUTIONS

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25 Working Tips Highlighters and different colored pens
Boxing in answers…think inside the box! Post-it notes Different types of paper…lined, blank, colored, etc.

26 Questions? Please feel free to me with questions or suggestions for future workshops. Thank you!


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