Pre-Algebra Update

The last strand of SOLs for PreAlgebra encompasses the concepts taught throughout the year. We are applying our graphing skills to draw lines on a graph representing a function. These functions are listed as an algebraic equation determined from a table of values. Homework this week will include practice sheets for students to determine the slope of a line, the y-intercept, plot points on a graph, creating rules from graphs and tables, and creating tables from rules. By next week, these students will apply this skill to real world problems by looking at trends, predicting outcomes for a trend based on the linear equations (rules). It sounds complicated as I write this, but once the student finds the rhythm for this skill, it will become clear as a bell. Really....trust me!