How do you handle Pre-Algebra?

Answer 1

what do you mean? Practice...practice and practice.

Answer 2

Assuming you are a math student, not teacher...

Every class is important! If you decide to blow off a day or two of English or History class, it doesn't mean as much, because not knowing one story or part of history doesn't keep you from understanding another story or part of history.

Algebra is not like that. If you miss Monday and Tuesday in Pre-Algebra, you won't understand Wednesday, until you go back and do Monday and Tuesday. And you can't understand this week's work until last week's is done. So you can't just "blow off" a day of class. Don't be sick, don't ditch class.

When doing work, HOW you get an answer is more important then the answer. You must show each step you made in your work - you can't just skip to the answer. Algebra is not about "doing math in your head", it's about planning steps toward getting an answer, which will train your brain to solve more complex problems in the future.

Answer 3

Be Confident, look at Pre-Algebra as an opportunity to learn how you make smart choices about life, such as personal finances, etc.
Pre-Algebra can be applied to real world problems, by thinking about how and what you are trying to solve, you can understand the equations, the operators and why the use of parentheses and brackets becomes necessary.
Tackle each problem as a group and look at the sections of the equations and try to put it into your own words or think about it as something your own or like.
And of course you should read the textbook ;)

Answer 4

In Pre-Algebra you will be learning a lot of concepts you need to know for your upcoming math classes, especially Algebra. I advise you to stay on top of things, even if you have to ask your teacher for help. If you fall behind, don't get discouraged and quit; quickly ask for help. The same if your grade falls. If you get frustrated with any math problem, go on to others or other homework and come back to it later. Another math tip? Don't do it last! Do your math homework first; that way your parents won't get mad if you ask them for help late at night. Don't blow off this class. Make sure you learn the material. Study hard and in the end, you'll be glad you did!

Answer 5

Pre-algebra is easy. Try doing Discrete Math or Abstract Algebra.

Answer 6

Algebra is a language. To learn Algebra, you have to see it like you would a foreign language. Developing memory skills to remember all the steps is critical. But keeping Algebra fun, makes it much easier to learn. Remember P.E.M.D.A.S.
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally and it will make it better for you

Answer 7

Pre-carefully!

Answer 8

I try not to handle pre-algebra.

Answer 9

Logically and by the rules of the game. Know your order of operations. It's under the acronym PEMDAS

People remember it as: Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally.

But it stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiply, Divide, Add, Subtract. When solving a problem, do the functions in this order.

Answer 10

Eliminate the calculators and learn how to do mental math. Also, learn how to work out each problem by hand. You will then have a building block to learn higher levels of math and can problem solve.

Answer 11

With hard work and perseverance and tutoring if you really need extra help. Look in your math book, they usually have websites you can go to for extra help, 24/7