Hello Class,

How are you doing? 

 

Please let me know how this class is going for you?

I found a few websites that I thought might be helpful to you.

Practice quiz for Geometry.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0809222329/student_view0/chapter9/chapter_review_quiz.html


http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0809222329/student_view0/chapter9/ged_practice_quiz.html


Practice of different type of Math on GED test.
http://elmo.shore.ctc.edu/callab/ged/GED_math.htm

http://gedpreparation.wikispaces.com/file/view/Math+GED+Worksheet+2.pdf

Keep up the good work.

Algebra Practice problems

Hello Dear Class,

I ran across a few GED Algebra practice problems, I thought I would share with you.

Let me know what you think.



Taken from: http://www.studyguidezone.com/ged_math.htm  

1. If Mark purchased x t-shirts at $6 apiece, and y sweaters at $20 apiece, which expression represents the total value of the purchases?
A: 6x - 20y
B: 6x + 20y
C: 20x - 3y
D: 20x + 3y

2. Solve: 4 - (-5 +8) =
A: 15
B: 10
C: 1
D: 3

3. Matt scored 8 more points than Ted in the basketball game, and their scores together made up a quarter of the team's total scoring, which was 112. Which equation represents this scenario?
A: 4(8 + x) = 112
B: 4(2x + 8) = 112
C: 112/4 = 8 + x
D: x = 112/(4 x 8)

4. Simplify: 8x + 19x - 6y - (-y)
A: 27x -5y
B: 27x - 7y
C: 11x -5y
D: 11x + 7y

5. Simplify: -3(x + 2x² + 3x)
A: 12x - 6x²
B: -3x + 2x² - 6x
C: -18x²
D: -12x - 6x²

6. If Janet buys 6 dresses at 15% off the normal price x, which expression represents how much she has saved?
A: 15(6x)
B: .15 (6x)
C: 1.5(6x)
D: .159x(6)

7. Simplify: 7x³ + 5y² - 4y² + 2x
A: 9x⁴ +1
B: 9x⁴ + y⁴
C: 9x² + y²
D: 7x³ + y² +2x

8. Solve: (3x + 9)/2 = 9
A: 3
B: 4
C: 2
D: 10

9. What is the value of 20x - 3y² if x = 2 and y = 3?
A: 45
B: 48
C: 15
D: 13

10. Simplify: 4(x + x² + 3x² - 6x)
A: -20x + 16x²
B: 24x +16x²
C: 20x + 16x²
D: -4x²

Answer Key
1. B. Add the respective products of the number of items bought and the cost.
2. C. Solve the equation by focusing first on the parentheses.
3. B. The variable represents the number of points scored by Ted.
4. A. Remember that two negative symbols make a positive.
5. D. Remember that unlike exponents cannot be combined.
6. B. The decimal .15 is the same as 15%, and x represents the normal price.
7. D. Remember that unlike exponents cannot be combined.
8. A. Multiply 9 by 2, then subtract 9, then divide by 3.
9. D. Remember your order of operations: exponents, then multiplication, then subtraction.
10. A. Remember that unlike exponents cannot be combined.

Link to Power Point presentations

Hello Students,

Here is the link for the file with the PowerPoint presentations. I will put all of the presentations here. So, be sure and check here often.

https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=AC3A8D2ACED43DE9!104&authkey=!AG5R2HuO3rt50z0

Algebra Week 2

Hello Wonderful Algebra Students,

I have just realized the drawback of keeping this blog. I need to post something almost everyday and it is going to take time. I am not complaining, just making a mental note to myself.

I am still trying to figured out how to embed the powerpoint lessons. Until I do, I will continue to post the link to the PowerPoint.

I have created a folder in Skydrive. You should have access to read any of the PowerPoints.


https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=AC3A8D2ACED43DE9!104&authkey=!AG5R2HuO3rt50z0

I hope this works. 

Algebra Day ONE

Hello Everyone,
How did you like the first day of class?? If you have a google or live account you can post comments to this blog.  If you don't have, I can help you to get one of these free email accounts.

So, here is what we covered the first day.
- Pretest (Sorry, I know that is never fun)
-Adding and Subtracting Integers  (Don't forget to practice your song).

Here is the PowerPoint from today, you need to click on the link. I couldn't figure out how to embed it in here. Sorry, I tried multiple times.


http://www.scribd.com/doc/110408141/Algebra-Geometry-Class-Tues-Wk-1

Welcome to my Blog. You found it. 

My hope for this blog is to post helpful Math items to supplement the Algebra & Geometry class in preparation for the GED test. I will post helpful videos or notes. So, come back and check it out regularly.

I am looking forward to a wonderful class. I am really excited to be teaching Algebra again.

I am posting some fun and education videos and websites for you to practice your skills.

• This first video is about subtracting integers. I liked that way that it showed it.

http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-775s.html

•  Here is the song again to help you remember.

• Here is a link to an integer game. You can make the teacher look like whatever you want. I would suggest only doing this game 2 or 3 times as it repeats that same equations.

http://www.math-play.com/integers-game.html

I will post the PowerPoint that I used in class today so you can go back and review it if you would like.

Welcome to class. I hope you learn lots of things and enjoy the class.