Title Location Date Start Time End Time Description Operations w/ Integers SJC Rm 1457B Aug. 29 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Beginning with an introduction to integers, this workshop will review the four basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) as they apply to integer numbers. Numerous examples will be covered. Solving Linear Equations SJC Rm 1457B Sept. 3 12:30 PM 2:00 PM This workshop will review the techniques used to solve an equation, how to isolate the variable to find the solution to the equation. The 3 types of solutions: a unique solution, infinitely many solutions or no solution, will also be discussed. Translating English into Ma SJC Rm 1457B Sept. 10 12:30 PM 2:00 PM This workshop will review how to write mathematical expressions and equations given English sentences. Key words indicating the basic operations will be emphasized. Many examples at the Pre-Algebra and Elementary Algebra levels will be presented. Word Problems - Mixture SJC Rm 1457B Sept. 12 12:30 PM 2:00 PM If you find word problems challenging, then this is the workshop for you! This workshop will review the word problems involving mixing 2 items together. Poyla s 4 Steps for problem solving, the Box to organize the given information, and the accompanying algebraic solution will be covered. Word Problems - Investment SJC Rm 1457B Sept.17 12:30 PM 2:00 PM This workshop will review word problems such as coin & stamps as well as investment problems. Poyla s 4 Steps for problem solving, the Box to organize the given information, and the accompanying algebraic solution will be covered. Participants will get the chance to practice problems working together in small groups. Word Problems - Geometry SJC Rm 1457B Sept. 19 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Title Graphing Linear Equations SJC Rm 1457B Sept. 24 12:30 PM 2:00 PM This workshop will review the 3 methods for graphing a line; plotting points, x- & y-intercepts, and using the Slope-Intercept form.
Systems of Equations SJC Rm 1457B Oct. 1 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Graphing, Substitution, Addition/Elimination Methods... all will be covered in this workshop on solving systems of equations. Numerous examples will be presented for both Elementary Algebra and Intermediate Algebra. Ratio, Rates & Proportions SJC Rm 1457B Oct.10 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Exponent Rules SJC Rm 1457B Oct. 15 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Factoring Polynomials SJC Rm 1457B Oct. 17 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Beginning with definitions of rates and ratios, this workshop covers solving proportions using cross-products. Many computation examples as well as applications will be presented. This workshop will review all the rules for exponents, including negative and rational exponents. Participants will get the chance to practice problems working together in small groups. GCFs, Grouping, Perfect-Square Trinomials, Difference of Squares, trial factors,... All will be covered in this workshop on factoring. A systematic approach to factoring polynomials as well as solving equations by factoring will be reviewed. Many examples at the Elementary Algebra level will be discussed. Solving Quadratic Equation SJC Rm 1457B Oct. 24 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Factoring, Completing the Square, and the Quadratic Equation... all will be covered in this workshop on solving quadratic equations. Numerous examples at the elementary algebra level will be reviewed. Algebraic Fractions SJC Rm 1457B Oct. 29 12:30 PM 2:00 PM This workshop will review how to work with algebraic expressions. We will reduce, multiply, didvide, add, subtract algebraic fractions and solve equations that contain algebraic fractions. Coversions SJC Rm 1457B Oct. 31 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Beginning with an overview of the US Customary System of Measurements, this workshop covers conversions of measurements within the US System. Many computation examples as well as applications will be presented. Metric System SJC Rm 1457B Nov. 5 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Beginning with an overview of the Metric System, this workshop covers conversions of measurements within the Metric System. Many computation examples as well as applications will be presented. Conversions between the US System and Metric System will also be included.
Basic Geometry SJC Rm 1457B Nov. 7 12:30 PM 2:00 PM Beginning with Euclid s three undefined terms, this workshop introduces basic topics in geometry. Many definitions associated with angles and polygons will be discussed. Formulas for perimeter and area will also be covered. Quadratic Formula SJC Rm 1457B Nov. 12 12:30 PM 2:00 PM This workshop will focus on using the Quadratic Formula to solve Quadratic Equations. Numerous examples at the elementary algebra level will be presented.
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