9th-Grade Math Essentials: Algebra 1 (Multi-Day, Full Curriculum, 10 Weeks)
Welcome, High School Learners! Let's make next year a successful one by learning 9th-Grade math concepts in Algebra 1. Please see below for more details. ๐
Miss Harrington (Kelsie Harrington)
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What's included
40 live meetings
40 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: During each class, learners complete interactive questions included in the lesson using Zoom's Chat Feature or verbally. Learners receive a participation grade for completing these questions. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: After each lesson, a worksheet that aligns with each lesson for independent practice. Depending on the number of lessons, there are 3 worksheets each week. The purpose of these worksheets is to inform my teaching, provide detailed feedback to learners, and track learner progress. Independent Practice should take roughly 30 minutes to an hour after each lesson depending on the learner's current skill level and understanding of each topic. Independent Practice Worksheets are due at the end of the day on Thursday. Learners are encouraged to work on them on the day they are assigned to avoid falling behind.Assessment
PARTICIPATION: During each lesson, learners complete interactive questions throughout the class. Learners receive a participation grade for each class they contribute to. Participation will count as 25% of the overall class grade. INDEPENDENT PRACTICE: Each Worksheet will also be manually graded so that the appropriate amount of feedback can be given. These are graded based on completion and accuracy. Independent Practice will count as 75% of the overall grade.Grading
GRADES: Grades will be released to the learners via private message. At the end of each 2-week period, a percentage and a letter grade will also be released to the learners via private message. Grades are considered private information and will not be posted in the classroom or accessible by other learners. Learners are encouraged to keep their grades private. GRADING SCALE: To comply with the different grading standards nationwide, the following grading scale will be used: 100% - 90% A (5/5) 89% - 80% B (4/5) 79% - 70% C (3/5) 69% - 60% D (2/5) 59% - 20% F (1/5) GPA Weights A 4.00 B 3.00 C 2.00 D 1.00 F 0.00 As long as the learner participates and shows improvement, it is impossible to fail this class. If a grade is not required for your learner, please notify me ahead of time. Your learner will still receive feedback but a grade will not be sent to them. A grade will, however, be recorded in the event one is needed in the future. Learners who pass this class will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the 8th Week of class.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner - Intermediate Level
SUMMARY: This 10-Week Multi-Day class includes concepts from a full year of Algebra 1 math complete with textbook definitions, guided examples during class, and worksheets for independent practice. This is perfect for 9th-Grade Learners who want to review Algebra 1 before entering the 10th grade; 8th-Grade learners who want a sneak peek of Algebra 1; and homeschool learners who want to cross 9th-Grade Math off their checklist. LESSONS: This class is designed to cover twelve units in 8 weeks. Together we work through three of these topics a class. Learners interact with me and their classmates while we complete guided examples. After each class, learners complete a short worksheet for independent practice. LEARNER EXPECTATIONS: Learners will attend each class, take notes, and interact with me as we complete each topic. At the end of class, I will allow learners to ask questions. At the end of each unit, I will post a learner-driven Q&A document. This document guarantees every question receives a proper answer. Finally, learners will complete each assigned independent practice to the best of their ability by utilizing their notes, my notes, and the class recordings. SCHEDULE: There are a maximum of 4 lessons a week, covering an average of 8 topics, with time set aside each Monday for learners to ask questions and review the previous week's homework. The syllabus contains a detailed schedule of the class.
Learning Goals
This class satisfies the 9th-Grade Common Core Standards in Mathematics.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)13 Units
40 Lessons
over 10 WeeksUnit 1: Arithmetic Properties
Lesson 1:
Arithmetic Properties 1 (Monday)
Chapter 1: Types of Numbers | Chapter 2: Algbraic Properties 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Arithmetic Properties 2 (Tuesday)
Chapter 3: Order of Operations | Review 60 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: The Number System
Lesson 3:
The Number System 1 (Wednesday)
Chapter 4: Adding Positive and Negative Whole Numbers | Chapter 5: Subtracting Positive and Negative Whole Numbers 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Number System 2 (Thursday)
Chapter 6: Multiplying and Dividing Positive and Negative Whole Numbers | Chapter 7: Multiplying and Dividing Positive and Negative Fractions 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS: PDF files are shared in the classroom after every lesson. I recommend learners access these class notes to assist them in completing their notes and the independent practice. These do not collect learners' private information. I ask the learner for their first name on assignments for grading and feedback purposes. Desmos is a free, online graphing calculator that may be used instead of a physical graphing calculator.
EMERGENCIES: Despite our best efforts, emergencies happen and can result in changes to the class schedule. I always plan to have my classes as scheduled. In the event that I have an emergency (loss of power/internet), I ask that learners log into the Zoom meeting and remain in the waiting room for 10 minutes so that Outschool can mark their attendance. There is a one-week gap between my classes to add make-up sessions during the same time. In the event that your learner cannot attend a class, please reach out so I can adjust the assignments' due dates. Recordings of the meetings will be shared with the classroom. Learners are expected to watch the video lessons for the classes they miss and complete a Knowledge Check for their participation points.
Supply List
Learners will need the following materials: 1. Something to take notes with (paper and writing utensils, iPad/tablet and notetaking app, etc.) 2. Graphing Calculator (physical or digital) 3. A scanner or device with a camera (To Turn In Independent Practice Worksheets)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The following resource is used to provide the lesson material and independent practice worksheets:
Wang, Jason (2021). Everything You Need to Ace Pre-Algebra & Algebra 1 in One Big Fat Notebook (p. All). Workman Publishing Co., Inc.
Joined September, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
I have a bachelorโs degree in Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and 3+ years of teaching experience in secondary Math Education. Reviews
Live Group Course
$60
weekly or $600 for 40 classes4x per week, 10 weeks
60 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-15
1-5 learners per class
