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Proportions
Equivalent ratios lead to proportions. The video provides the definition of a proportion and provides examples of proportions. Using real-world examples, the resource shows how to solve for unknown quantities in proportions using the...
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Finding a Percent of a Number
Use the knowledge of multiplying fractions to find a percent of a number. The video builds the process to find the percent of a number by recalling that the word of in fraction problems meant to multiply. Finding the percent of a...
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What Are Polynomials?
Is there a limit on terms? The video introduces polynomials by first defining terms. The presenter goes on to discuss the degree of polynomials and the conventional way of writing polynomials in decreasing degree. Topics include...
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Angle Basics
Take a linear approach to acquaint the class with angles. The video introduces the idea of angles from the notion of intersecting lines. Using the idea of perpendicular lines, the resource defines right, acute, and obtuse angles...
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Points, Lines and Planes
Geometry begins with a point. The video introduces the concepts of points, lines, and planes. Using diagrams, the presenter includes how to name the objects along with how to write the names. Previewing the concept of 3-D space ends the...
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Ratios and Rates
Use ratios to compare numbers. The resource provides an explanation of the difference between fractions and ratios by pointing out that ratios are used to compare two quantities. The video introduces rates as special ratios that involve...
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Percents Missing Total
Is there a formula to help find the total in a percent problem? Given the part and the percent, the resource shows how to find the total. The video provides a two-step formula to find the total and goes through two word problems to...
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What Are Percentages?
Get the most out of 100. A video presents percents as special fractions with 100 as the denominator. The narrator breaks down the term percent into its root and prefix. Using learners' knowledge of converting fractions to decimals,...
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Graphing on the Coordinate Plane
Graphing points is like painting a picture in algebra. Starting with a number line, the video constructs the coordinate plane. The presentation introduces the concept of a coordinate pair as an intersection of the two lines containing...
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The Distributive Property
The distributive property works both ways. Connecting the distributive property from arithmetic to algebra, the resource shows how it works with variables too. The video provides examples of using the distributive property with a factor...
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Exponents in Algebra
The rules still hold. By reviewing the meaning of exponents in arithmetic, the video takes a look at exponents in algebra. The resource develops the meaning of any number raised to the zero power. Taking the idea of exponents further,...
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Solving Basic Equations Part Two
Some equations require inverses of multiplication and division. Solving equations use inverse operations to isolate the variable. The video shows how to solve one-step equations involving multiplication and division and works several...
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Solving Basic Equations Part One
Add and subtract to keep an equation in balance. With the assistance of a balance, the video explains the process of solving an equation. The presentation details how to solve equations that involve addition and subtraction.
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The Pythagorean Theorem
Be sure the class gets this one right. Using a right triangle, the video introduces the Pythagorean Theorem. The presentation breaks down the theorem into its components while providing uses of the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.
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Circles, Circumference and Area
Put pi to work. The video provides the formulas for the circumference and area of circles. Using the formulas, the presenter shows how to distinguish the two using units. The discussion leads to the second formula for finding the...
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Circles, What Is Pi?
Understanding the basic of circles is as easy as pi. The resource introduces the definition of a circle along with its dimensions, circumference, diameter, and radius. Using graphics, the video shows the approximation of pi and how to...
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Perimeter
Discover the distance all the way around. The video introduces the concept of the perimeter of a figure. An explanation shows how to find the perimeter of a variety of polygons along with regular polygons. The presentation...
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Quadrilaterals
Introduce the class to the quad in quadrilaterals. The presentation provides the names and definitions for the basic special quadrilaterals. A graphic shows the connections between the types of quadrilaterals introduced. The video points...
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What Is Algebra?
Simply defined, algebra is arithmetic involving an unknown. The video introduces algebra by making the connection to arithmetic. Using examples, the presentation explains the use of variables and notation. The resource previews graphing...
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What Percent Is It?
Which of the three percent questions is being asked? There are three basic types of percent problems, the resource covers the type when the percent is unknown. The resource shows two methods of finding the percent, either through the use...
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Percents and Equivalent Fractions
Why convert fractions into percents? The video reminds viewers that percents are a fraction with a denominator of 100. Using equivalent fractions, the resource shows how to change percents to a fraction without a denominator of 100. The...
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What Are Functions?
Setup the idea of functions for the class. Using sets, the presentation introduces the concept of a function. The initial example uses a general function but then moves on to equations as functions. The video provides an example of an...
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Simplifying Polynomials
Combine terms to help simplify. An introduction of like terms starts the discussion on simplifying polynomials. Playing the game "like terms or not like terms" soldifies the concept of like terms. The video shows how individuals can...
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Solving Two-Step Equations
Order really does matter! Show your class how order makes a difference in solving equations. The presentation uses the order of operations in reverse as a guide to help solve two-step equations. Continuing, the video shows how to solve...