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Algebra 1 - Full Curriculum Homeschool Course

Algebra 1 is an essential math for middle school & early high school learners. Learners will build new skills & reinforce previous ones through the process of learn-practice-discuss-review. Multiple learning styles friendly. Let's Math!
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1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Homework: Approximately, 1-2 hrs of homework is assigned each week. Homework completion is OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED for all learners. Optional chapter assessments with key (test) will provided for the learner.
Assessment
7 or more throughout the class

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner - Intermediate Level
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Algebra 1 is an essential math for middle school & early high school learners.  Learners will build new skills & reinforce previous ones through the process of learn-practice-discuss-review.

Learners will explore the basic skills and principals algebra.  This course that will cover algebra 1 at the high school level so that a learner can complete a full year of high school math.  Learners will be able to participate in a live lessons, share ideas, and ask questions. Each lesson will include:
-Learn a concept and/or skill of the day taught in creative and fun manner.
-Practice the skill via problems set or game
-Discuss how each skill or concept mastered from different thinking or visual cues.
-Review what was learned ways to master and remember.

Here is a brief schedule of each week.  

Fall/Winter 2024 (14 weeks)
Week of Sep 9: Whole Numbers and Language of Algebra (1.1 &1.2)
Week of Sep 16: Integers (1.3 & 1.4)
Week of Sep 23: Factions and Decimals (1.5, 1.6. & 1.7) 
Week of Sep 30: Real Numbers (1.9 & 1.10)
Week of Oct 7: Solve Equations (2.1 & 2.2)
Week of Oct 14: Equations with Variables (2.3 & 2.4)
Week of Oct 21: Equations with Decimals and Variable (2.5 & 2.6)
Week of Oct 28: Inequalities (2.7 & Review)
Week of Nov 4: Percents and Applications (3.1, 3.2, & 3.3)
Week of Nov 11: Geometry and Science Applications (3.4 & 3.5)
Week of Nov 18: Coordinate System (4.1 & 4.2)
Week of Dec 2: Graph Linear Equations and Intercepts (4.3 & 4.4)
Week of Dec 9: Slopes of Lines & Slope Intercept Formula (4.5 & 4.6)
Week of Dec 16: Find Equation of Line & Graph Inequalities (4.7 & Review)

Winter/Spring 2024/25 (19 weeks)
Week of Jan 6: Systems of Equations - Graphs & Substitution (5.1 & 5.2)
Week of Jan 13:  Systems of Equations - Elimination & Application (5.3 & 5.4)
Week of Jan 20: Systems of Equations in Science & Graphing Inequalities (5.5 & 5.6)
Week of Jan 27: Chapter Review and Practice 
Week of Feb 3: Polynomials & Exponents (6.1 & 6.2)
Week of Feb 10: Polynomials & Special Products (6.3 & 6.4)
Week of Feb 17: Divide Polynomials (6.5 & 6.6)
Week of Feb 24: Integer Exponents & Review (6.7 & Review)
Week of Mar 3: GCF & Grouping (7.1 & 7.2)
Week of Mar 10 Factor Trinomials & Special Products ( 7.3 & 7.4)
Week of Mar 17: Factoring & Quadratic Equations (7.5 & 7.6)
Week of Mar 24: Chapter Review and Practice
Week of Mar 31: Rational Expressions (8.1 & 8.2)
Week of Apr 7: Complex Rational Expression and Solving (8.5 & 8.6)
Week of Apr 14: No Class
Week of Apr 21: Direct & Inverse Variation (8.9 & Review)
Week of Apr 28: Square Roots (9.1 & 9.2)
Week of May 13: Add/Subtract & Multiple/Divide Square Roots (9.3, 9.4, & 9.5)
Week of May 5: Solve Equations with Square Roots (9.5 & 9.6)
Week of May 12: Chapter Review and Practice
Week of May 19: Quadratic Equations & Completing the Square (10.1 & 10.2)
Week of May 26:  Quadratic Formula (10.3 & Review)

Learners have the option to use the master list if they wish to complete the self-grading homework and chapter test.  Learners will be able to interact and collaborate ideas with classmates during the class.  Each will be encouraged to fully participate in each day's experience!

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Optional Textbook: Elementary Algebra 2e. https://openstax.org/details/books/elementary-algebra-2e If the parent desires their learner to complete the optional tests, the textbook is a highly recommended resource, as all test will derived from that resource.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from University of Alabama
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of South Carolina
I am a middle school and high school math and science teacher with  10+ years of experience.  Additionally, I am a homeschooling dad of 15+ years who has four kids that are four different types of learners.    

I have the privilege to teach many subject areas, but math & chemistry are some of my my favorites.

I hold a MS and BS in the natural sciences.

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Completed by 72 learners
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Ages: 13-18
6-17 learners per class

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