ESM 10 - Pre-Algebra

Units: 3

Review of the properties of natural numbers and integers including prime factorization. Introduction to the language of Algebra: translating between word phrases and algebraic expressions, evaluating algebraic expressions, and estimating the value of an algebraic expression. Includes working with fractions, including fractions with variable expressions in the numerator and denominator, ratios, proportions, and percent as well as their use in solving common applied problems. Concludes with the interpretation of graphs and calculation of elementary statistical measures. Also offered as MATH 10 . Students may not receive credit for both.