Algebra I: Getting started  
   
When it comes to solving word problems, generally we've to break the problem down into smaller parts and solve one part at a time. It is necessary to understand that certain words indicate certain mathematical operations, e.g. "more than", "decreased by", "times" and "ratio of" mean addition, subtraction, multiplication and division respectively. (Continued below the video - scroll down)
This FREE mini-lesson is a part of Winpossible's online Algebra I course which covers all topics within Algebra I. Click on the video below to go through it.
   Get unlimited access to Full Screen version of Algebra I (16 hours of lessons, 16 quizzes, over 1000 problems with solutions)
Search for free lessons, tutorials and courses: 
People who saw this mini-lesson also found the following mini-lessons useful:
Percent mixture problems
Work related problems
Other common types

(Continued from above the video). To take a specific example, the ratio of 6 more than x to x would mean (x + 6)/x. A few other things to keep in mind:
   = is used for is, are, and equal
   < is used for is less/lower than
   <= is used for is less than or equal to
   > is used for is greater/larger than
   >= is greater than or equal to
   ()2 is used squared
   ()3 is used for cubed.

As many of you know, Winpossible's online courses use a unique teaching method where an instructor explains the concepts in any given area to you in his/her own voice and handwriting, just like you see your teacher explain things to you on a blackboard in your classroom. This particular mini-lesson includes the teacher's instruction, practice questions as well as end-of-lesson quizzes for practice. As we mentioned above, you can enroll in our online course in Algebra I by clicking here.

The format of Winpossible's online courses is also very suitable for teachers who are using an interactive whiteboard such as Smartboard on Promethean in their classrooms, because the course lessons can be easily displayed on such interactive whiteboards. Volume pricing is available for schools interested in our online courses. For more information, please contact us at educators@winpossible.com.

 
       
     
 Copyright © Winpossible, 2008 - 2009
Best viewed in 1024x768 & IE 5.0 or later version