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Algebra Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Algebra Success reviews the basic algebra concepts essential to success in ninth grade math. This book should be used to refresh your understanding and strengthen your skills between June of eighth grade year and September of ninth grade year. The book includes a pre-test, post-test, numerous examples with step-by-step solutions, and an answer key. Each ninth grader is encouraged to invest at least 20 minutes a day for 20 days on Algebra Success. Your level of success (as measured by your performance on the pre-test and post-test) may require you to invest more time in the workbook. Your goal must be to master the topics outlined below.
The philosophy of the mathematics department is that every student’s mathematics course will be a rigorous, challenging, and rewarding experience. We want you to graduate from Bryn Mawr with a love and appreciation for mathematics and an understanding of it that will serve you well throughout your education. Algebra Success is an excellent tool to ease the transition into Bryn Mawr’s Upper School curriculum and to ensure a productive ninth grade mathematics experience.
(entering Algebra 2)
| Topic ~ Lesson | Suggested Exercises | |
Day 1 |
Pre-Test |
#1 – 20 |
Day 2 |
Pre-Test continued |
#21 – 40 |
Day 3 |
Operations on Integers ~ Lesson 1 |
#1 – 95 odd numbers |
Day 4 |
Algebraic Expressions ~ Lesson 2 |
#1 – 40 odd numbers |
Day 5 |
Combining Like Terms ~ Lesson 3 |
#1 – 38 odd numbers |
Day 6 |
Solving Basic Equations ~ Lesson 4 |
#15 – 50 odd numbers |
Day 7 |
Solving Multi-Step Equations ~ Lesson 5 |
#1 – 20 odd numbers |
Day 8 |
Solving Multi-Step Equations ~ Lesson 5 continued |
#23 – 33 |
Day 9 |
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides of an Equation ~ Lesson 6 |
#5 – 15 odd numbers
|
Day 10 |
Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides of an Equation ~ Lesson 6 continued |
#27 – 37 odd numbers |
Day 11 |
Using Formulas to Solve Equations ~ Lesson 7 |
#1 – 30 odd numbers |
Day 12 |
Graphing Linear Equations ~ Lesson 8 |
#1 – 25 odd numbers |
Day 13 |
Graphing Linear Equations ~ Lesson 8 cont. |
#33 – 43 |
Day 14 |
Solving Inequalities ~ Lesson 9 |
#5 – 25 odd numbers |
Day 15 |
Graphing Inequalities ~ Lesson 10 |
#5 – 15 odd numbers |
Day 16 |
Solving System of Equations ~ Lesson 12 |
#10 – 31 odd numbers |
Day 17 |
Multiplying Polynomials ~ Lesson 14 |
#5 – 25 odd numbers |
Day 18 |
Factoring Polynomials ~ Lesson 15 |
#1 – 25 odd numbers |
Day 19 |
Factoring Polynomials ~ Lesson 15 continued |
#27 – 50 odd numbers |
Day 20 |
Post Test |
#1 – 35 odd numbers |
(entering Elementary Functions)
Topic ~ Lesson |
Suggested Exercises |
|
Day 1 |
Pre-Test |
#1 – 50 odd numbers |
Day 2 |
Operations on Integers~Lesson 1 Algebraic Expressions~Lesson 2 |
p.14 #65 – 95 odd numbers p.21 #21 – 40 odd numbers |
Day 3 |
Combining Like Terms~Lesson 3 Solving Basic Equations ~ Lesson 4 |
p.25 #11 – 31 odd numbers p.31 #31 – 50 odd numbers |
Day 4 |
Solving Multi-Step Equations~Lesson 5 Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides of an Equation ~ Lesson 6 |
p.39 #25–35 odd numbers p.44 #30 – 40 odd numbers |
Day 5 |
Using Formulas to Solve Equations~Lesson 7 |
#1 – 30 odd numbers |
Day 6 |
Graphing Linear Equations~Lesson 8 |
#25 – 45 odd numbers |
Day 7 |
Solving Inequalities ~ Lesson 9 |
#15 – 30 odd numbers |
Day 8 |
Graphing Inequalities ~ Lesson 10 |
#11 – 25 odd numbers |
Day 9 |
Graphing Systems of Linear Eqs./Ineqs. ~ Lesson 11 |
#13 – 31 odd numbers |
Day 10 |
Solving Systems of Equations ~ Lesson 12 |
#11 – 31 odd numbers |
Day 11 |
Exponents ~ Lesson 13 |
#11 – 40 odd numbers |
Day 12 |
Multiplying Polynomials ~ Lesson 14 |
#11 – 30 odd numbers |
Day 13 |
Factoring Polynomials ~ Lesson 15 |
#15 – 50 odd numbers |
Day 14 |
Factoring Applications ~ Lesson 16 |
#15 – 50 odd numbers |
Day 15 |
Solving Quadratic Equations ~ Lesson 17 |
#15 – 25 odd numbers |
Day 16 |
Simplifying Radicals ~ Lesson 18 |
#1 – 35 odd numbers |
Day 17 |
Simplifying Radicals ~ Lesson 18 cont. |
#37 – 70 odd numbers |
Day 18 |
Solving Radical Equations ~ Lesson 19 |
#1 – 20 odd numbers |
Day 19 |
Quadratic Formula ~ Lesson 20 |
#5 – 25 odd numbers |
Day 20 |
Post Test |
#10 – 40 odd numbers |
