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

Chapter 1: Variables, Expressions, and Integers

  • Expressions and Variables
  • Powers and Exponents
  • Order of Operations
  • Comparing and Ordering Integers
  • Adding Integers
  • Subtracting Integers
  • Multiplying and Dividing Integers
  • The Coordinate Plane

Chapter 2: Solving Equations

  • Properties and Operations
  • The Distributive Property
  • Simplifying Variable Expressions
  • Variables and Equations
  • Solving Equations Using Multiplication or Division
  • Decimal Operations and Equations with Decimals

Chapter 3: Multi-step Equations and Inequalities

  • Solving Two-Step Equations
  • Solving Equations Having Like Terms and Parentheses
  • Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
  • Solving Inequalities Using Addition or Subtraction
  • Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division
  • Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

Chapter 4: Factors, Fractions and Exponents

  • Factors and prime Factorization
  • Greatest Common Factor
  • Equivalent Fractions
  • Least Common Multiple
  • Rules of Exponents
  • Negative and Zero Exponents
  • Scientific Notation

Chapter 5: Rational Numbers and Equations

  • Rational Numbers
  • Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
  • Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
  • Multiplying Fractions
  • Dividing Fractions
  • Using Multiplicative Inverse to Solve Equations
  • Equations and Inequalities with Rational Numbers

Chapter 6: Ratio, Proportion, and Probability

  • Ratios and Rates
  • Writing and Solving Proportions
  • Solving Proportions Using Cross Products
  • Similar and Congruent Figures
  • Similarity and Measurement
  • Scale Drawings
  • Probability and Odds
  • The Counting Principle

Chapter 7: Percents

  • Percents and Fractions
  • Percents and Proportions
  • Percents and Decimals
  • The Percent Equation
  • Percent of Change
  • Percent Applications
  • Simple and Compound Interest

Chapter 8: Linear Functions

  • Relations and Functions
  • Linear Equations in Two Variables
  • Using Intercepts
  • The Slope of a Line
  • Slope-Intercept Form
  • Writing Linear Equations
  • Function Notation
  • Systems of Linear Equations
  • Graphs of Linear Inequalities

Chapter 9: Real Numbers and Right Triangles

  • Square Roots
  • Simplifying Square Roots
  • The Pythagorean Theorem
  • Real Numbers
  • The Distance and Midpoint Formulas
  • Special Right Triangles
  • The Tangent Ratio
  • The Sine and Cosine Ratios

Chapter 10: Measurement, Area, and Volume

  • Triangles
  • Polygons and Quadrilaterals
  • Areas of Parallelograms and Trapezoids
  • Circumference and Area of a Circle
  • Surface Areas of Prisms and Cylinders
  • Surface Areas of Pyramids and Cones
  • Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders
  • Volumes of Pyramids and Cones

Jason Clark, Hallsville Middle School, 421 Hwy. 124, Hallsville, Mo. 65255 
last updated April 25, 2008