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Math-U-See Zeta

Math-U-See Zeta covers decimals and percents. Students extend place value into the decimal system and connect decimals, fractions, and percents in preparation for pre-algebra.

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What Math-U-See Zeta Covers

  • Operations with decimals (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
  • Exponents and exponential notation
  • The metric system and conversions
  • Percentages and pie graphs
  • Converting fractions, decimals, and percents
  • Mean, median, mode, and probability
  • Points, lines, angles, and area of a circle

Math-U-See Zeta Table of Contents

Zeta extends the student's concept of place value to the right of the decimal point. Students learn to complete core operations with decimals. The connection between fractions and decimals is presented.

30 lessons

  • Lesson 1·Exponents; Word Problem Tips

  • Lesson 2·Place Value with Expanded and Exponential Notation

  • Lesson 3·Decimal Numbers with Expanded Notation

  • Lesson 4·Add Decimal Numbers

  • Lesson 5·Subtract Decimal Numbers

  • Lesson 6·Metric System Origin—Meter, Liter, Gram and Greek Prefixes; Multi-Step Word Problems

  • Lesson 7·Metric System—Latin Prefixes

  • Lesson 8·Metric System Conversion—Part 1

  • Lesson 9·Multiply by 1/10 or 0.1

  • Lesson 10·Multiply Decimals by 1/100 or 0.01

  • Lesson 11·Finding a Percentage

  • Lesson 12·Finding a Percentage > 100%; Word Problems

  • Lesson 13·Reading Percentages in a Pie Graph

  • Lesson 14·Multiply All Decimals

  • Lesson 15·Metric System Conversions—Part 2

  • Lesson 16·Computing Area and Circumference of a Circle

  • Lesson 17·Dividing a Decimal by a Whole Number

  • Lesson 18·Dividing a Whole Number by a Decimal; Word Problems

  • Lesson 19·Solving for an Unknown

  • Lesson 20·Dividing a Decimal by a Decimal

  • Lesson 21·Decimal Remainders

  • Lesson 22·More Solving for an Unknown

  • Lesson 23·Convert Any Fraction to a Decimal and a Percentage

  • Lesson 24·Decimals as Rational Numbers; Word Problems

  • Lesson 25·Mean, Median, and Mode

  • Lesson 26·Probability

  • Lesson 27·Points, Lines, Rays, and Line Segments

  • Lesson 28·Planes and Symbols

  • Lesson 29·Angles

  • Lesson 30·Types of Angles

Math-U-See Levels

AlphaBetaGammaDeltaEpsilonZetaPre-AlgebraAlgebra 1

Math-U-See Zeta — Common Questions

Math-U-See Zeta covers Operations with decimals (add, subtract, multiply, divide), exponents and exponential notation, the metric system and conversions, percentages and pie graphs, converting fractions, decimals, and percents, mean, median, mode, and probability, and points, lines, angles, and area of a circle. Lessons build incrementally and review earlier skills so concepts stick over time.
Math-U-See Zeta is designed for students working at roughly a 6th Grade level, but placement is based on mastered skills rather than age. The most reliable way to confirm the right starting point is to take the free placement test.
Most students complete Math-U-See Zeta in one school year at a pace of about four to five lessons per week. You can move faster or slower — the program is self-paced, so spend extra time on tougher topics and move quickly through ones your student already knows.
Yes — Math-U-See Zeta video lessons are available now, included with every Math Pass. Take the free placement test to confirm the right level, then start a free 7-day trial.

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