What do we do in Pre-Algebra class?Pre algebra is where we are learning math things that we will be using in algebra. In my pre algebra class we are learning all about integers, order of operations, math properties, and other math stuff. We are also learning how we can use different data to solve problems and different websites.
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Quarter 1
In pre-algebra we had used a page called Geogebra. Geogebra is used to measure shapes, angles , and other things. In my class we are learning how to use geogebra to find how triangles are similar by one triangle is small and the second triangle is bigger but both are the same and we know this by using different kinds of tools like the measuring tool to measure the angles and we are also using other different tools right now to find how the triangles are similar. From Geogebra I learned how its different tools can help you find different things like finding lengths of objects and using the graphing plot of the x and y axis, and we can do much more things with Geogebra.
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Quarter 2
In my math class we learned how to use math to compare the statue's nose, hand, and her tallness. We had to measure our height, our nose, and our hands and to compare our height easier we used our shadows we measured them. Once we had all the calculations we found out how we would be if we were the statue. I have learned that we can compare ourselves with a giant thing using math.
Quarter 3
In my pre algebra class we are learning about the basic properties of numbers. We are learning about what commutative property, associative property, identity, and distributive property in both addition and multiplication. We are learning about how it works and what its rules is and why we use it for. I have learned how these properties help solve math quicker. My teacher has explained that these properties will help us a lot to solve math problems.
Quarter 4
In my pre algebra class we did a small project on tessellations. We had to create our own design. It was a little challenging because we had to make sure the shape fits with all the other shapes. I learned how what ever you change to one side yo have to so it to the other side. It was fun making them because it was very challenging making them fit and making your own design.