What's included
44 live meetings
33 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework with an answer key will be provided with each lesson; it is optional but strongly recommended. I will be available prior to class to answer any questions on homework.Assessment
Students will be formatively assessed during each lesson with observation and targeted questioning. Summative assessments and grades will be available upon request.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Intermediate - Advanced Level
This class is intended for students that would like to complete the entire Algebra 1 curriculum in an abbreviated period. Students enrolling in this class must be proficient in solving multi-step equations and all Pre-Algebra skills, willing to work hard and motivated to learn. Students completing the entire course will be ready to move onto Geometry and Algebra 2. This is a teacher lead, interactive class; I will present the lesson and we will practice together. My goal is to build a classroom community where students are comfortable asking questions and commenting as I believe this drives the learning for the whole cohort. The topics covered: Writing and Graphing Linear Equations - These two weeks will be devoted to using the coordinate plane to represent linear functions, methods of graphing linear functions, best fit lines and linear modeling, we will be writing linear equations from graphs, tables and word problems; we will explore point slope form, slope intercept form and standard form; and we will learn about parallel and perpendicular lines. Solving and Graphing Linear Inequalities - We will learn about the properties of inequality, solve multi-step and compound inequalities, we will solve absolute value equations and write and graph linear inequalities. Systems of Equations and Inequalities - In this unit we will explore a variety of ways to solve a system of equations or inequalities and special types of systems. Exponents and Exponential Functions - We will cover properties of exponents, define zero as an exponent and negative exponents and study exponential growth and decay functions. Polynomials and Factoring - In this unit we will add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. We will factor polynomials and look at special patterns with polynomials. Quadratic Equations and Functions - We will begin with graphing quadratic equations, identifying how the coefficients affect the graph, we will learn about standard form and vertex form of a quadratic equation. Then we will transition into solving quadratic equations learning a number of methods and when to use each one. We will end by solving systems of quadratic equations.
Learning Goals
The students will:
- learn a variety of graphing techniques
- generate tables from equations
- define and calculate slope
- define direct variation and recognize real-world applications
- student will learn all three forms of linear equations
- chose the appropriate form to model a real world application
- write equations from tables and graphs
- identify parallel and perpendicular lines from equations
- write an equation of a best fit line
- make predictions from linear models
- use properties on linear inequality to solve linear inequalities
- solve absolute value equations and inequalities
- graph linear inequalities in one and two variables
- Find the domain and range of functions from graphs or tables.
- Write linear functions from graphs or tables.
- Solve linear functions.
- Write and solve systems of linear equations by graphing, substitution and elimination.
- Solve systems of linear equations having no solution or infinitely many solutions.
- Solve linear equations by graphing a system of linear equations.
- Write and graph systems of linear inequalities in two variables.
- Simplify and evaluate square roots.
- Simplify radical expressions.
- Simplify expressions using the properties of exponents.
- Simplify expressions with rational exponents.
- Identify, evaluate, and graph exponential functions.
- Solve exponential equations algebraically and graphically.
- Write, interpret, and graph exponential functions.
- Identify, write and graph exponential growth and decay functions.
- Find the degrees of monomials.
- Classify, add, subtract and multiply polynomials.
- Use patterns to multiply polynomials.
- Solve polynomial equations in factored form.
- Factor polynomials using the greatest common factor.
- Solve polynomial equations by factoring.
- Factor trinomials in all forms
- Factor special products
- Factor polynomials by grouping.
- Identify characteristics of quadratic functions.
- Graph quadratic functions.
- Find the foci of parabolas.
- Write equations of parabolas with vertices at the origin given the foci.
- Graph quadratic functions
- Find the axes of symmetry and the vertices of
graphs.
- Graph quadratic functions in vertex form.
- Find maximum and minimum values.
- Identify linear, quadratic, and exponential functions using graphs or tables.
- Compare graphs of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions.
- Solve quadratic equations by graphing, taking the square roots, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula.
- Use discriminants to determine the number of real solutions of quadratic equations.
- Solve systems of linear and quadratic equations.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will require a minimum of 5 students per class for any classes scheduled for 6:00am CST.
Supply List
The students should be ready for each class with: Formatted notes printed (provided) Pencil and eraser calculator
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Carroll University
I am a licensed mathematics teacher and have fourteen years of classroom experience teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Geometry. My students have consistently experienced exceptional growth in comparison to local, state and national metrics.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
weekly or $880 for 44 classes4x per week, 11 weeks
45 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-16 learners per class