The Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem is best described by the following videos:

The following is a link to a young student proving the Pythagorean Theorem using star-burst candies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOTs2ck1_jU

Where would I ever consider this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly8INByrY2Y  Football example

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5hVS9UEDb baseball example

Written explanation: Helps make taking notes easy
http://www.mathsisfun.com/pythagoras.html

Practice problems:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/right_triangles_topic/pyth_theor/e/pythagorean_theorem_1

http://www.brainingcamp.com/content/pythagorean-theorem/

Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides

This is one of the advanced solving equation topics for Algebra 1. It is just as important as all the others.

Videos
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/basic-equation-practice/v/equations-3

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/basic-equation-practice/v/multi-step-equations-1

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/basic-equation-practice/v/solving-equations-2




Practice Problems (this link includes explanations)
http://hotmath.com/help/gt/genericalg1/section_1_4.html

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/basic-equation-practice/e/linear_equations_3

Millionaire Style game practice
http://www.quia.com/rr/380806.html

IXL
http://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1
Scroll down to section J.6
Also sections J.3 through J.6 are smaller solving equation reviews. They may be a good spot to start before J.6

Combining Like Terms

This topic is another side topic, which after being taught is combined into solving even larger equations. In an equation generally combining like terms happens after distributive property (if it is present). Students also seem to get these rules confused with distributive property since they are taught near each other. But you must remember distributive property deals with multiplication and combining like terms deals with adding.

Videos:
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/introduction-to-algebra/manipulating-expressions/v/combining-like-terms

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/introduction-to-algebra/manipulating-expressions/v/adding-like-rational-terms

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/introduction-to-algebra/manipulating-expressions/v/combining-like-terms-1

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/introduction-to-algebra/manipulating-expressions/v/combining-like-terms-2

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/introduction-to-algebra/manipulating-expressions/v/combining-like-terms-3

Practice:
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/introduction-to-algebra/manipulating-expressions/e/combining_like_terms_1

http://www.saddleback.edu/faculty/lperez/algebra2go/prealgebra/variables/combLikeTerms.html

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/polydefs2.htm

IXL
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-8
Scroll down to sections T.6 T.7 and U.8

Distributive Property

The distributive property is very simple to perform. It is a side rule within Algebra that will be combined within larger solving equation problems. It is taught on its own first, to show the simplicity of it, before being introduced within an equation.

Videos:
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/order-of-operations/ditributive_property/v/the-distributive-property (this is the video above)

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/order-of-operations/ditributive_property/v/the-distributive-property-2

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/order-of-operations/ditributive_property/v/distributive-property-example-1

Practice
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/order-of-operations/ditributive_property/v/distributive-property-exercise

http://www.hstutorials.net/dialup/distributiveProp.htm

http://www.saddleback.edu/faculty/lperez/algebra2go/prealgebra/variables/distProp.html

Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division of Integers

These four operations are the foundation for Algebra. Any student who cannot solve them correctly 95-100% of the time will struggle with any other Algebra content as these operations are embedded in every single Algebra problem. If you need it please spend a lot of time in this section.

Addition
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/absolute-value/adding_subtracting_negatives/v/adding-integers-with-different-signs

Addition and Subtraction examples
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/absolute-value/adding_subtracting_negatives/v/adding-and-subtracting-negative-number-examples


Addition/Subtraction practice
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/absolute-value/adding_subtracting_negatives/e/adding_and_subtracting_negative_numbers
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_161_g_2_t_1.html (Addition)
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_162_g_2_t_1.html (Subtraction)

Multiplication
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/absolute-value/mult_div_negatives/v/multiplying-positive-and-negative-numbers

Division
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/absolute-value/mult_div_negatives/v/dividing-positive-and-negative-numbers

Multiplication and Division Practice
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/absolute-value/mult_div_negatives/e/multiplying_and_dividing_negative_numbers

Jeopardy game practicing all operations
http://www.math-play.com/Integers-Jeopardy/Integers-Jeopardy.html

Integer Explanation Article
http://math.about.com/od/prealgebra/ht/PostiveNeg.htm

More Practice
http://teacherpages.hallco.org/webpages/rboulter/seventhgrademath.cfm?subpage=885237

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6
IXL offers many practice problems for:
Addition and subtraction of integers scroll down to section I.4 through I.10
Multiplication scroll down to sections k.11 and k.12
Division scroll down to L.7 and L.8

Solving Equation Practice

Below are a few websites where students can practice solving equations. I linked to only free sites to allow students the chance to complete as much practice as they need.


One Step Equation Examples
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/equations_beginner/e/one_step_equations


Two Step Equation Examples
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/equations_beginner/e/linear_equations_2


http://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1
For the IXL link above scroll down to the section titled solving equations. It has one step, two step, and advanced equation sections. It also has content for every topic there and is a great site to save for later in the year.



Website's with a lot of practice for solving equations:
http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/algebra-practice-solving.html

http://www.kutasoftware.com/FreeWorksheets/Alg1Worksheets/Two-Step%20Equations.pdf
(this worksheet has an answer key with it)

http://www.xpmath.com/forums/arcade.php?do=play&gameid=64

Solving Equations Explanations

Solving equations is one of the foundation topics for any Algebra content. It is very important to be able to accurately solve any style problem. Below are review videos of the basic equations.

Here are some video links on various solving equation problems:

One Step Equations Explanation
Adding:
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/equations_beginner/v/solving-one-step-equations

Dividing:
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/equations_beginner/v/solving-one-step-equations-2





Adding and Multiplying Examples:
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/equations_beginner/v/one-step-equations

TWO STEP (Multi-Step) Equations
Multiplication
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/equations_beginner/v/two-step-equations

Division
http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/solving-linear-equations-and-inequalities/equations_beginner/v/solving-equations-1

Welcome

Hello students and parents,

    Welcome with the switch to the common core curriculum no book is capable of supporting it. This blog is meant to be a tool to help you or your child with math, when you are struggling.I will be posting videos and websites to aid you in learning this year.These resources are meant to help you while completing your homework or studying. They are also meant to be in addition to what is done in the classroom.

      Each blog post represents information for a different math topic. This is to help you find what you need faster. Most of the title topics match the title given during class. If the students write down the titles during class then this blog will be easy to navigate. These topics do represent what is taught during the school year and are a part of the designated curriculum. It will take time to populate the website with all the content needed. If you are struggling to find a topic feel free to email and I can assist you.

     If you would like to know more about Mr. Battisti go to profile and check out the webpage.

   

  Here is a small list of important information:

WAMS Phone Number: 203-573-6300

WAMS Email: all teacher emails are their first initial then last name @waterbury.k12.ct.us

    Ex: My email is dbattisti@waterbury.k12.ct.us

Call the school and ask for the parent liaison to get your progress book username and password. This will allow you full access to your students updated grades.

WAMS Website: http://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/subsite/wam