Math Vocabs/ Question
When solving an equation with variables, what is my GOAL?
To put the variable by itself on one side of the equation.
12−(−8)=?
20
What is a Topic Sentence?
The main idea of the paragraph.
What type of writing uses vivid details and sensory language to help the reader create a picture in their mind?
Descriptive Writing.
What gas do plants take in from the air during photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide
What is the rule when subtracting integers?
Keep, Change, Change
−20−(−13)=?
-7
What is a summary? Why is summarizing important?
A short version of a reading that tells the most important ideas in your own words.
Summarizing is important because it helps you understand and remember what you read.
What type of writing tells you a story?
Narrative Writing.
What animal has fingerprints so similar to humans that they can sometimes be mistaken for human fingerprints?
Koalas
What are the rules for adding integers?
Same signs: Add and keep the sign.
Different signs: Subtract and keep the sign of the bigger number.
Solve for q.
q - 32/ 4 = 8
q = 64
What are 2 things we NEED to include in our summary?
Main idea + important details
What type of writing uses facts, details, and explanations about a topic?
Informative/ Explanatory.
Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
The Inca civilization
What is a coefficient?
A number without a variable.
4(2x−3)=3(x+6)
x = 6
Summarize the passage.
Social media has changed the way people communicate and share information. Students can use social media to stay connected with friends, learn about current events, and discover new ideas. However, spending too much time online can create problems. Constantly checking notifications can make it difficult to focus on schoolwork, and comparing yourself to others online may affect how you feel about yourself. Using social media responsibly means setting limits, thinking carefully about what you post, and taking breaks from screens.
Social media can help people communicate and learn, but using it too much can cause problems with focus and self-esteem. Setting limits and using social media responsibly can help reduce these negative effects.
What type of writinggives an opionion/ claim and resonsa/ evidence?
Persuasive Writing.
Which metal is liquid at room temperature and has the chemical symbol Hg?
Mercury
What is an expression?
Numbers, variables, and operations without an equals sign.
Solve for x.
4(2x +3) / 5 = 12
x = 6
Summarize the passage.
Failure is often viewed as something negative, but making mistakes can help people learn and improve. When a person fails at a difficult task, they have an opportunity to figure out what went wrong and try a different approach. For example, an athlete who loses a competition can study their performance and practice the skills they need to improve. Similarly, a student who performs poorly on a test can identify which topics they need to study more. Although failure can be disappointing, it can provide valuable information that leads to future success.
Failure can help people learn from their mistakes and improve their skills. By understanding what went wrong, people can make changes that help them succeed in the future.
What are the 4 different types of writing that we discussed in class?
Persuasive, Narrative, Descriptive, and Informative writing.
What is the name of the process by which water changes from a liquid into a gas?
Evaporation