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  • Whole Numbers

    Pre-Algebra Module 1: Whole Numbers includes: Pre-Assessment Module 1 Preassessment Introduction to Whole Numbers Section 1: Order Relations of Whole Numbers Section 2: Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers Section 3: Multiplication and Division of Whole Numbers Section 4: Order of Operations Section 5: Solve Equations with Whole Numbers Post-Assessment. 

  • Integers

    Students will use properties of integers to solve simple equations and application problems. Includes: Pre-Assessment Integers – Introduction Section 1: Integers and the Number Line Section 2: Operations with Integers Section 3: Order of Operations with Integers Section 4: Solving Linear One Variable Equations Post-Assessment.

  • Fractions

    Pre-Algebra Module 3: Fractions Students will use properties of fractions to solve simple equations and application problems. Module includes: Pre-Assessment Module 3: Introduction Section 1: Factorization Section 2: Fraction Notation Section 3: Fractions Involving Variables Section 4: Multiplication and Division of Fractions Section 5: Solving Equations Involving Multiplication and Division of Fractions Post-Assessment

  • Addition and Subtraction with Fractions

    Pre-Algebra Module 4: Addition and Subtraction with Fractions. Learning Objective: Students will use techniques of finding Least Common Denominators (LCD) in order to add or subtract proper fractions and mixed numbers. Module includes: Pre-Assessment, Module 4: Introduction, Section 1: Adding and Subtracting Fractions, Section 2: Fractions and Order of Operations, Section 3: Equations Involving Fractions, and Post-Assessment. 

  • Decimal Numbers

    Pre-Algebra Module 5: Decimal Numbers. Learning Objective: Students will use place values and powers of 10 to set up and solve simple equations and applications using decimals. Module includes: Pre-Assessment, Module 5: Introduction, Section 1: Decimals and Place Value, Section 2: Basic Arithmetic Operations with Decimals, Section 3: Scientific Notation, Section 4: Solving Linear Equations, and Post-Assessment.

  • Real Numbers

    Pre-Algebra Module 6: Real Numbers includes: Pre-Assessment, Module 6: Introduction, Section 1: Radical Expressions, Section 2: Comparing Real Numbers, Section 3: Properties of Real Numbers, Section 4: Polynomials in Multi-Variables, Post-Assessment. 

  • Measurement and Proportion

    Pre-Algebra Module 7: Measurement and Proportion includes: Pre-Assessment, Module 7: Introduction, Section 1: Ratios and Proportion, Section 2: English Standard System of Measurement, Section 3: Metric System of Measurement, Section 4: Converting Measurements Between Systems of Measurement, Section 5: Variation, Post-Assessment.

  • Percent

    Pre-Algebra Module 8: Percent includes: Pre-Assessment, Module 8: Introduction, Section 1: Introduction to Percents, Section 2: Basic Percent Equations, Section 3: Percent Increase, Decrease, Mark-up, and Discount, Section 4: Simple Interest, Post-Assessment.