Academics Pre-Algebra

Pre-Algebra is an interactive tutoring system designed for Middle school and High school students. The software is also a great study aid for anyone preparing for their college entrance examinations. Featuring over 60 standards-based lessons, 274 interactive quiz questions, 59 skill-building animations, 195 extra learning modules, and including a searchable database of math terms, FileMate Academics Pre-Algebra is a great way to sharpen and practice math skills.

Part Number   3FMUSBED2GPA-R

LESSON PLAN Numbers and Their Properties • Overview of numbers and their properties Negative Numbers • Understanding the basics of a number line, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers Reducing Fractions • Basics of reducing fractions and converting between integers and fractions Multiplying Fractions • Multiplying fractions involving negative numbers, fractions and integers, and reducing while multiplying Dividing Fractions • Dividing fractions and simplifying compound fractions Adding and Subtracting Fractions • Variety of adding and subtracting skills involving same/different denominators, negative numbers, and finding common denominators Mixed Numbers • Understanding mixed numbers, and executing mixed number operations Comparing Fractions • Finding if two fractions are of equal value or if one is of a greater value Ratios and Proportions • Solving proportions, and direct (linear) variation in similar figures Percentages • Working with percentages to understand the relationship between percentages, fractions, and decimals Decimals • Basics of decimal numbers, conversions, and executing operations with decimals Scientific Notation • Reading, writing, multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting with Scientific Notation Prime Numbers and Factorization • Factoring Natural numbers and understanding Prime Numbers Order of Operations • Expressions, grouping, parenthesis, and using Order of Operations Formulas and Substitution • Formulas and Substitution Variables and Word Problems • Naming variables in a word problem, and translating common phrases into mathematics Measurements • Converting units, and basics of the Metric system     SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Desktop or Notebook Computer : PC Pentium III 800 Mhz • Operating System: 2000, XP, Vista, (or more recent) • 192 MB of memory (265 or more is recommended) • Color Monitor with Resolution 1024 x 768 or higher • Sound card with microphone and speakers • USB Port (2.0 or 1.1) • The FileMate USB Pen Drive is compatible with both Windows and Mac Operating Systems. Software is only compatible with Windows Operating Systems.