Normandale Community College

Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

Dr. Mark Hollabaugh, Instructor

 "THINGS YOU SHOULD HAVE LEARNED IN SCHOOL"

     Despite curriculum guidelines, everyone has a different junior high school experience prior to coming to college.  Here is a list of concepts and a few terms that one usually learns in earth science, physical science, or elementary algebra.  Review materials are available if you need them.

radius, diameter
circular measures - degrees, radians
circumference of circle
area of a circle, surface area of a sphere
volume of a sphere
ellipse

powers and roots
powers of ten
exponents

graphing, interpretation of graphs, logarithmic scales
slope of a line
reciprocals
proportional reasoning

metric system
metric prefixes - mega, kilo, centi, milli, micro

volume
mass, weight
density
center of mass

temperature, temperature scales (Celcius, Fahrenheit)
proton, neutron, electron
atom, molecule
nucleus, isotope
ion

sedimentary, metamorphic, igneous
plate tectonics