Algebra (and all other math) is fun time, yes?
But we must.
I have one child that loves math. The boy child. The rest? Well, they wish they could do math without so many numbers.
One of the lessons SM is studying this week is on absolute value. We love absolute value. Why? Because it’s simple.
Below I’m listing what I used to teach av.
- Compass Learning has a learning activity in their Algebra 1 curriculum. Activity A1111. Don’t quote me on that because we are using CL through an outside source and they re-number their activities. You might find that Time4Learning has this activity in their Algebra 1 course. I’ve never used Algebra with them, so I can’t say for sure.
- Khan Academy’s video: Absolute Value 1 along with the practice. You can run through the practice more than once. (You can also login and get cool achievements and points! — ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: COOL MOM BADGE) – Seriously, Khan Academy is an ABSOLUTE God send.
- Saxon Algebra 1 (3rd Edition), Lesson 5.A and 5.B, along with part of the problem set. Numbers 1 and 4-9. Yes. I realize the setup of the 3rd edition leaves something (everything) to be desired, but the 4th edition is just a dream right now. *sad face*
For extra practice (in case it’s needed):
- Purple Math – Absolute Value
- Math is Fun – Absolute Value
- Absolute Value. What is it?
- Absolute Value of a Number
And for the serious scholar, WORKSHEETS!
I don’t guess anyone needs that much ABSOLUTE VALUE in their life…but just in case.
Absolute value is generally taught in 6-8th grade. We’re doing review right now. Since they despise math so much, I really have to make sure those concepts are still with them.