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Here is a breakdown of the topics covered in Algebra
McDougal Littell pre-algebra text book

Chapter 1: Expressions, Equations, and Functions

  • Evaluate Expressions
  • Apply Order of Operations
  • Write Expressions
  • Write Equations and Inequalities
  • Use a Problem Solving Plan
  • Represent Functions as Rules and Tables
  • Represent Functions as Graphs

Chapter 2: Properties of Real Numbers

  • Use Integers and Rational Numbers
  • Add Real Numbers
  • Subtract Real Numbers
  • Multiply Real Numbers
  • Apply the Distributive Property
  • Divide Real Numbers
  • Find Square Roots and Compare Real Numbers

Chapter 3: Solving Linear Equations

  • Solve One-Step Equations
  • Solve Two-Step Equations
  • Solve Multi-Step Equations
  • Solve Equations with Variables on Both Sides
  • Write Ratios and Proportions
  • Solve Proportions Using Cross Products
  • Solve Percent Problems
  • Rewrite Equations and Formulas

Chapter 4: Graphing Linear Equations and Functions

  • Plot Points in a Coordinate Plane
  • Graph Linear Equations
  • Graph Using Intercepts
  • Find Slope and Rate of Change
  • Graph Using Slope-Intercept Form
  • Model Direct Variation
  • Graph Linear Functions

Chapter 5: Writing Linear Equations

  • Write Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
  • Use Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
  • Write Linear Equations in Point-Slope Form
  • Write Linear Equations in Standard Form
  • Write Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
  • Fit a Line to Data
  • Predict with Linear Models

Chapter 6: Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities

  • Solve Inequalities Using Addition and Subtraction
  • Solve Inequalities Using Multiplication and Division
  • Solve Multi-Step Inequalities
  • Solve Compound Inequalities
  • Solve Absolute Value Equations
  • Solve Absolute Value Inequalities
  • Graph Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Chapter 7: Systems of Equations and Inequalities

  • Solve Linear Systems by Graphing
  • Solve Linear Systems by Substitution
  • Solve Linear Systems by Adding or Subtracting
  • Solve Linear Systems by Multiplying First
  • Solve Special Types of Linear Systems
  • Solve Systems of Linear Inequalities

Jason Clark, Hallsville Middle School, 421 Hwy. 124, Hallsville, Mo. 65255 
last updated May 7, 2008