Pre-Algebra Art of Problem Solving Curriculum Offering a Distinctively “Classical” Approach to Pre-Algebra Yearlong 2017/18 ELIGIBLE STUDENTS Interested students should download and complete the corresponding pre-test (sourced from the Art of Problem Solving site). This pre-test should be completed independently, with no help from any outside sources (including notes, texts, parents, or tutors). The com- pleted pre-test and any pages demonstrating the solution process should be scanned and emailed to Mrs. Hodge at the email address noted below. Mrs. Hodge will evaluate the pre- tests and determine if the student is prepared to enroll in this Pre-Algebra course. Pre-tests ...
Art of Problem Solving Pre-Test Introduction to Algebra This diagnostic test consists of two parts, Fundamentals and Problem Solving. If your student can solve nearly all of the Fundamentals problems and at least half of the Problem Solving problems, then the student is ready our Introduction to Algebra text. If the student cannot solve more than 80% of the Fundamentals section, then the student should consider our Prealgebra text. If the student solves nearly all of the Fundamentals but has a great deal of diculty with the Problem Solving problems, then the student should consider reviewing our Prealgebra text, which ...
The Art of Problem Solving Pre-Test Introduction to Counting & Probability If you know basic algebra well enough to solve the problems below, you are ready for the Art of Problem Solving’s Introduction to Counting & Probability book. Answers to these problems are on the following page. Do not use a calculator. 1. Solving linear equations. Sample questions: (a) Find x: 31x+24 = 365. (b) Find n: 7n−4 = 2n+16. 2. Simplifying fractions containing algebraic expressions. Reduce the following fractions: (a) 3x+6. 3 (b) n(n−1) . n(n+1)(r−1) 3. Addition and subtraction of quotients with dierent ...
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