Math Study Guide

Book: Algebra Structure and Method Book 1

 Houghton Mifflin Company

Ch.1 Introduction to Algebra

Variables and Equations

1- 1 Variables
Overview:  To simplify numerical expressions and evaluate algebraic expressions.
    Assignment:  Written Exercise 1-49 (odd) ______   
1-2 Grouping Symbols
    Overview:  To simplify expressions with and without grouping symbols.
Assignment:  Written Exercise 1-46 (odd)
1-3 Equations
Overview:  To find solution sets of equations over a given domain.
Assignment:  Written Exercise 1-46 (odd)

Applications and Problem Solving

1-4 Translating Words into Symbols
Overview:  To translate phrases into variable expressions.
Assignment:  Written Exercise 1-54 (odd)
1-5 Translating Sentences into Equations
Overview:  To translate word sentences into equations.
Assignment:  Written Exercise 1-36 (odd)
1-6 Translating Problems into Equations
Overview:  To translate simple word problems into equations.
Assignment:  Written Exercise 1-22 (odd)
1-7 A Problem Solving Plan
Overview:  To use the five-step plan to solve word problems over a given domain.
Assignment:  Written Exercise 1-18 (odd)

Numbers on a Line

1-8 Number Lines
Overview:  To graph real numbers on a number mine and to compare real numbers.
Assignment: Written Exercise 1-58 (odd)
1-9 Opposites and Absolute Values
Overview:  To use opposites and absolute values.
Assignment:  Written Exercise 1-45 (odd)
Chapter Review
Chapter Test