Words, Equations, Tables, and Graphs

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Summary:
1. What is an equation?
2. How do you create an equation from the words in a problem?
3. How do you use an equation to create a table?

Ordered Pairs and Relations

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Summary:
1. How do you graph an ordered pair?
2. Define domain and range.
3. How can you use a table to find and graph points on a coordinate plane?

Problem Solving Strategies

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Summary:
1. Briefly describe each strategy (look for a pattern, guess check and revise, make a table, and work backwards).
2. Why is it important to have more than one problem solving strategy?

Variables and Expressions

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Summary:
1. Define variable.
2. Define coefficient.
3. Define constant.
4. Define substitution.
4. How do you evaluate an algebraic expression by substitution?

Work:
Complete at least 2 problems from each of the worksheets on the unit guide in the work section of your WSQ.

Words and Expressions

Watch this video as many times as you need, then WSQ in your notes.

Summary:
1. What is the order of operations?
2.  There is an error in one of the examples.  Find and fix the error.

Work: 
Do 2 problems from each of the practice sheets on the Unit Guide in the work section of your WSQ.

A Plan for Problem Solving

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Summary:

1. What is the four step plan for problem solving?
2. Why is it important to have a plan when solving a problem?
3. What is a great strategy for checking your work?

Work (found on the unit guide):

1. Choose 2-3 problems from the "A Plan for Problem Solving Skill Practice" and "A Plan for Problem Solving Problem Solving Practice" then check your work with the keys provided on the Unit Guide.