Scavenger Hunt

Answer each of the following questions in complete sentences:

1) What was your favorite part of the Scavenger Hunt? (You can have more than one favorite.)

2) What was your least favorite part? (Again, more than one least favorite is acceptable.)

3) What would you change about the Scavenger Hunt to make it better? (Additions, Omissions, etc.)

Almost there!

Pre-Algebra is almost over! All that is left is a take-home quiz, a scavenger hunt, and a final exam! Answer the following questions:

1) Have you already started studying for the final exam? If so, what have you done? If not, what do you plan on doing to prepare yourself?

2) Has this year been challenging for you? Do you think you performed the best you could have? What could you have done differently?

3) The Algebra I course at KIS is challenging. Do you think you need to hone up on any skills over the summer, or do you feel confident about your mathematics ability? If so, what skills?

4) Did you like Pre-Algebra class this year? Why or why not? (Be honest, but be respectful.)

Equations, Word Problems, and Chapter 7

Answer the following questions:

1) Do you feel confident in solving equations? What are the most difficult kinds of equations for you to solve?

2) Are you getting better at writing equations and inequalities from word problems? What is the most difficult part of solving word problems?

3) Next chapter, we will study rates, ratios, and proportions. Describe everything you already know about these topics.

Looking back so that we may look ahead...

Chapter 5 has incorporated concepts from all of the previous chapters. It uses the integer rules from Chapter 2. It adds and subtracts like terms (in fractional form) and solves equations…all based from Chapter 3. It also extends our work with monomials (Chapter 4) by multiplying and dividing them.

As you may have noticed, mathematics is like building a house. You have to have a foundation in order to continue building the next level. If there are foundational gaps, we can sometimes fill them in as we go along, but at other times, these gaps can cause an entire section of the house to collapse.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences. You may do this in three different posts or all in one post.

1) Do you still have foundational gaps in your mathematical knowledge? (aka: Are there concepts that you still do not understand?) If so, what are they? Be honest.

2) Look ahead to Chapter 6. Pick at least two sections and discuss how you think you will need to incorporate knowledge from Chapter 2-5. Be specific.

3) This was the first time you had to study for a mathematics final. How did you study for the final? Do you think you were prepared? What should you have done differently?

Looking Back at Chapter 4...

Look over the lessons in Chapter 4. Why do you think the editors of this textbook put all of this material together in one chapter? What connects all of the lessons? Are there any lessons in Chapter 4 that do not fit in the chapter? Also, do you think other lessons could be added to this chapter? If so, which ones, and why? If not, why not?

(Yes, there are many questions to answer here. You will be graded on your ability to produce well-reasoned answers.)

LCD Riddle

"We are two simplified fractions. Our LCD is 12. Our denominators are consecutive integers. The numerator and denominator of one of us has a difference of 3. The other fraction is greater than 50%. Who are we?"

Now it's your turn to make the riddle. Begin yours with "We are two simplified fractions. Our LCD is..." Then continue to give clues that will lead the reader to discover your two simplified fractions.

Be creative with your clues! Make sure that only two fractions are possible answers, and remember, no improper fractions for this activity. Good luck!

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