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'''Prealgebra''' is a term commonly used to refer to the level of [[mathematics]] a student studies before moving on to [[algebra]] and/or [[geometry]]. Prealgebra is difficult to define precisely other than "the math taken before algebra" because of the broad number of subjects that various prealgebra curriculums use. | |||
A | A typical prealgebra curriculum more-or-less consists of: | ||
* Arithmetic with the [[natural numbers]] and [[integers]]. | |||
* An introduction to [[fractions]] and [[decimals]]. | |||
* An introduction to the basics of [[number theory]] ([[prime factorization]], [[multiples]], [[least common multiple]], [[greatest common divisor]], etc.) | |||
* An introduction to the basics of [[statistics]]. | |||
* [[Exponents]], the [[root operation]], and [[scientific notation]]. | |||
* Solving [[linear equations]], [[inequalities]], and modeling word problems using variables. | |||
* [[Ratios]], computing simple [[conversions]] and [[rates]]. | |||
* [[Percentages]]. | |||
* An introduction to geometry (computing area, perimeter, angles, etc.). | |||
== | == Resources == | ||
Prealgebra | === Books === | ||
=== | * ''the Art of Problem Solving: Prealgebra'' by David Patrick [https://artofproblemsolving.com/store/item/prealgebra (Details)]. | ||
=== AoPS Classes === | |||
The AoPS classes for prealgebra are a good starting point for those who finished up [[Beast Academy]]'s curriculum or have a working understanding of simple arithmetic. Note that AoPS's classes are quite challenging as each class is considerably more in-depth and problem-solving-oriented compared to the equivalent typical school course in prealgebra which focuses more on rote memorization. | |||
* [https://artofproblemsolving.com/school/course/catalog/prealgebra1 Prealgebra 1] | |||
* [https://artofproblemsolving.com/school/course/catalog/prealgebra2 Prealgebra 2] | |||
[[Category:Introductory Mathematics Topics]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:47, 28 September 2024
Prealgebra is a term commonly used to refer to the level of mathematics a student studies before moving on to algebra and/or geometry. Prealgebra is difficult to define precisely other than "the math taken before algebra" because of the broad number of subjects that various prealgebra curriculums use.
A typical prealgebra curriculum more-or-less consists of:
- Arithmetic with the natural numbers and integers.
- An introduction to fractions and decimals.
- An introduction to the basics of number theory (prime factorization, multiples, least common multiple, greatest common divisor, etc.)
- An introduction to the basics of statistics.
- Exponents, the root operation, and scientific notation.
- Solving linear equations, inequalities, and modeling word problems using variables.
- Ratios, computing simple conversions and rates.
- Percentages.
- An introduction to geometry (computing area, perimeter, angles, etc.).
Resources
Books
- the Art of Problem Solving: Prealgebra by David Patrick (Details).
AoPS Classes
The AoPS classes for prealgebra are a good starting point for those who finished up Beast Academy's curriculum or have a working understanding of simple arithmetic. Note that AoPS's classes are quite challenging as each class is considerably more in-depth and problem-solving-oriented compared to the equivalent typical school course in prealgebra which focuses more on rote memorization.
