12-Week Pre-Algebra Course for Grades 6-9
In this 12-week course, we'll cover the material students need to be successful in algebra through twice-weekly lessons.
Drew Smith
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(54)
What's included
24 live meetings
22 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework for each class will consist of a few problems to reinforce what we learned in class.Assessment
Quizzes and tests will be posted periodically in the classroom to assess student understanding of the topics covered. (Assessments are optional and parents/guardians can choose for their students to opt out.)Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
During this 12-week course, we'll cover the essentials of pre-algebra. We'll review essential number sense and basic math as well as geometry and graphing. We'll cover the tools and vocabulary of algebra and learn to use integers, variables, and formulas to solve problems. We will meet twice each week. Each class will be a mix of lecture and sample questions. Pre-algebra is a good choice for students who need a bridge or transition course between their elementary or middle school math classes and Algebra 1. Week 1 A Review of Whole Numbers and Decimals B Tools of Algebra: Properties, Variables, Expressions, Equations, Terms, Coefficients Week 2 A Prime Factorization: Prime and Composite Numbers B Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Denominator Week 3 A Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers B Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers Week 4 A Exponents and Scientific Notation B Roots and Radicals Week 5 A Number Line and Absolute Value B Working with Integers and Signed Numbers Week 6 A Order of Operations and Simplifying Expressions B Evaluating Expressions and Equations Week 7 A Solving One-Step Equations B Solving Two-Step Equations Week 8 A Geometry of Algebra: Angles, Perimeter, and Area B Geometry of Algebra: Volume and Surface Area Week 9 A Ratio, Proportions, and Similar Figures B Measurement and Conversion Week 10 A Percents B Applications With Simple and Compound Interest Week 11 A Graphs in the Regular Coordinate System (graphing with substitution) B Slope and Y-Intercept Graphing Methods Week 12 A Polynomials (Adding, Subtracting, and Simplifying Binomials, Trinomials, and Polynomials) B FOIL Method for Multiplying Binomials
Learning Goals
Learners will finish the course with a deeper understanding of the number sense and algebraic tools they'll need to succeed in Algebra 1 and beyond.
Other Details
Supply List
Handouts and video explanations of homework will periodically be posted to the classroom. Students may wish to have a calculator they can use, but are encouraged to try problems on their own first.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Some example problems will come from a variety of math textbooks.
Joined June, 2020
4.7
54reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I'm a former middle and high school teacher of math and English with 15 years of experience teaching both in person and online.
I love making topics like math and writing less scary and more fun for students. I've found that algebra is less intimidating when students have a good foundation in the basics, but that sometimes worrying about "the right way" can limit understanding. Similarly, I've found that worrying about perfection can make writing harder, especially when one of the first rules is: Writing is rewriting.
When not teaching or writing, I love reading good books, practicing martial arts, and spending time with my family which includes six cats and two ducks. Reviews
Live Group Class
$360
for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-10 learners per class
