Reinforces the use of exponents in computing square and cubic measures. Polynomials and Equations Develops an understanding of like and unlike terms and defines polynomials. Explores the nature of different kinds of polynomials and presents methods for solving two equations in two unknowns. Factoring I Defines variable, constant, term, polynomial, monomial, binomial, trinomila, factor, multiple, prime factor, divisor, the degree of polynomial, and quadratic equation. Factoring II Reviews vocabulary from the previous lesson and develops techniques for factoring a quadratic equation.
Fractions Shows the relationship between arithmatic fractions and algebriac fractions.
Demonstrates how to reduce algebraic fractions by dividing out common fractions. Words Into Symbols Explains how expressions or sentences in words can be translated into algebraic expressions or sentences and introduces several problem-solving strategies.