MATHALGEBRA REFLECTION BOOKLET/CRIB SHEET
Alvina 8.3
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Algebra Word GlossaryVariable: A letter that represents an unknown number
Expression: An algebraic form that consists of numbers, variables and operation signs
Equation: An algebraic form with an equal sign
Terms: Algebraic forms separated with + and - signs.
Like terms: Terms with the same variable
Constant term: Term with no variable
Coefficient: The number factor of an algebraic term
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Confusing ProblemsThere are several problems that I find confusing and difficult.Here are a few examples: Previous mistakes:
3a. 9(4)d. 3g. -2j. -1
Correct answer:3a. 9(2)d. 2(3)g. -1(3)j. -1(3)
Where did I go wrong?I did wrong calculations with the radicals
Was it a significant mistake?Yes, it affects the answer greatly
What should I need to know so I can’t make the same mistake?
Learn how to calculating radicals skillsThursday, April 5, 2012
Confusing Problems
Previous mistakes:Did the whole equation wrong
Correct answer:
Was it a significant error?Yes it affects the whole answer
What should I do to prevent it to keep it from happening again?
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Skills likely to forget
FOIL Rule:
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Skills likely to forget
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