How To Teach Math - Algebra 1

The Ultimate Math Teacher Resource

The first standard set forth by the state of Indiana is "Operations With Real Numbers."  This standards encompasses many of the basic math concepts that are covered during elementary school and prealgebra.  These are the essential concepts needed to perform algebraic operations and concepts.  Listed below is each substandard and links to the resources associated with them. 

A1.1.1 Compare real number expressions

    - Converting Fractions to Decimals

    - Comparing Real Numbers (Fractions and Decimals)

A1.1.2 Simplify square roots using factors

    - Simplifying Square Roots - Instruction Handout

    - Simplifying Square Roots - Practice Problems

A1.1.3 Understand and use the distributive, associative and commutative properties

    - Distributive Property - Instruction Handout and Practice Problems

    - Commutative and Associative Properties of Addition and Multiplication - Introduction

A1.1.4 Use the laws of exponents for rational exponents

A1.1.5 Use dimensional (unit) analysis to organize conversions and computations