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Algebra 1 (First Semester)
Miriam Snare (M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction)
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(59)
This course provides comprehensive coverage of the content typically taught during the first semester of a high school Algebra 1 class.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
This class is the first part of a two-semester series that covers the content typically taught in a full-year high-school level Algebra 1 class. It is designed for a student beginning their study of algebra, as well as any student who needs to review fundamental algebraic concepts. To be successful in this class, students must be proficient in working with positive and negative integers, decimals, and fractions, as well as graphing in the coordinate plane. Each topic in this course includes...
5 units//23 lessons//12 Weeks
Unit 1Foundations of AlgebraFoundations of Algebra3 lessons2 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Verbal expressionsThis lesson covers translating between written verbal expressions and symbolic mathematical expressions.Lesson 2Substitution and order of operationsThis lesson introduces substitution of variables and numbers and reviews order of operations.Week 2Lesson 3Simplifying and the Distributive PropertyThis lesson explains simplifying mathematical expressions and applying the Distributive Property.Unit 2Solving equationsSolving equations5 lessons3 WeeksWeek 2Lesson 4One-step equationsThis lesson introduces solving equations that require only one step of addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.Week 3Lesson 5Two-step equationsThis lesson expands the skills needed to solve equations.Lesson 6Multi-step equationsThis lesson further expands the skills used to solve equations and reviews properties learned in earlier lessons.Week 4Lesson 7Absolute value equationsThis lesson covers solving absolute value equations.Lesson 8Literal equationsThis lesson practices manipulating literal equations (formulas).Unit 3Proportions and PercentProportions and Percent4 lessons2 WeeksWeek 5Lesson 9Solving proportionsThe lesson covers solving proportions.Lesson 10PercentThis lesson teaches how to calculate percentages.Week 6Lesson 11Percent of changeThis lesson covers calculating change as a percent.Lesson 12Unit 1-3 TestAn assessment of the skills learned in all of the previous lessonsUnit 4Solving InequalitiesSolving Inequalities4 lessons2 WeeksWeek 7Lesson 13Graphing single-variable inequalities and solving one-step inequalitiesThis lesson covers solving simple inequalities and graphing the solution on a number line.Lesson 14Solving multi-step inequalitiesThis lesson expands on the skills needed to solve inequalities.Week 8Lesson 15Solving compound inequalitiesThis lesson covers solving compound inequalities.Lesson 16Solving absolute value inequalitiesThis lesson covers solving absolute value inequalities.Unit 5Graphing in the Coordinate PlaneGraphing in the Coordinate Plane7 lessons4 WeeksWeek 9Lesson 17SlopeThis lesson teaches how to calculate the slope of a line.Lesson 18Using tables of valuesThis lesson covers graphing linear equations with x-y tables.Week 10Lesson 19Slope-intercept formThis lesson covers how to graph a line when the equation is in slope-intercept form and how to manipulate an equation to get it into slope-intercept form.Lesson 20Writing linear equationsThis lesson teaches how to write the equation of a line given , the slope and a point or two points on the line.Week 11Lesson 21Graphing linear inequalitiesThis lesson extends the previously learned graphing skills to linear inequalities.Lesson 22Graphing absolute value equationsThis lesson builds on and reviews previous skills to graph absolute value equations.Week 12Lesson 23Unit 4-5 TestAn assessment on the skills covered in Lessons 17-22
The primary objective of this course is for students to develop a strong comprehension of the fundamental topics covered in the first semester of Algebra 1.
As an experienced and certified classroom instructor, I have expertise in teaching a range of math courses, spanning from pre-algebra to calculus. In addition to my classroom experience, I have also provided individual tutoring to students for numerous years. This experience has allowed me to gain insight into the common misconceptions that students encounter when grappling with math concepts. In order to assist students in overcoming these challenges, I structure my lessons in a manner that addresses these misconceptions and helps students avoid making similar errors.
Homework Offered
Each lesson video will be accompanied by a worksheet of problems similar to those covered in the lesson. The assignment should take 30-60 minutes on average. The student is welcome to review the lesson video while they are working on the homework. The homework assignments will not be checked by the teacher. A solution video for each homework assignment is provided, so that students can check all of own their work. Please contact the teacher with any questions related to the homework exercises.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
The course includes 4 quizzes and 2 tests to assess understanding of the material. After submitting each quiz, the learner will receive a personalized detailed feedback video, specifically tailored to their work. The feedback will be sent to the student within a week. In addition to the quizzes, there will be 2 tests in the course. The first test will be posted after completing Units 1-3, while the second test will follow the completion of Units 4-5. Similar to the quizzes, after submitting each test, an individualized feedback video detailing any necessary corrections will be sent to each student. The student can expect to receive the feedback video within a week of submitting each test. All work must be submitted prior to the ending date of class. Feedback and full solutions to the assessments will be provided to each student, along with a percentage grade. Please show your work to receive partial credit, even if the answer is incorrect. Being able to follow your thinking process also helps me give you better feedback.Grades Offered
Each student must notify the teacher by the end of the first week of class if they would like to receive a grade. All quizzes and tests must be submitted to receive a final grade.
Students must be proficient in following Pre-Algebra skills: - operations with integers - operations with decimals - operations with fractions - graphing in the coordinate plane.
For optimal engagement during the video lessons, students are advised to have paper and a pencil readily available to work on the practice problems. While it can be beneficial to have a printer for printing out the worksheets, quizzes, and tests, it is not a requirement. Alternatively, students are welcome to handwrite their responses for the quizzes and tests on paper. Please ensure that the problems are clearly numbered for easy reference.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(59)
My teaching certification is for mathematics for grades 8-12. I have a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. For over a decade, I taught in public and private middle and high school...
Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $150 for all content23 pre-recorded lessons
12 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 3 learners
Ages: 12-16
