Algebra 1 | Full First Semester Course | Cool! I Get it! | Solving for X and Linear Functions (Ongoing)
#academic - A twice-a-week deep training on algebra equations includes evaluating expressions, solving equations with variables on one or both sides, finding number of solutions, solving with unknown coefficients & inequalities, rate conversions word problems & dividing by zero. We also explore radicals and exponents and basic statistical analysis.
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
The learner progress is assessed by how well the learner participates in the interactions during class.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
With each weekly session, I will walk students through the needed skills for Algebra. I will first walk through the steps needed to do the work, and then we will work through problems progressing from the easiest to the most difficult. Sessions are highly interactive, as I take time to ensure mastery and understanding along the way. Every problem that learners get stuck on is met with optimism and encouragement. These are opportunities for everyone to learn. Topics will be rotated according to the following schedule: January : Order of operations and Evaluating Expressions with 1 Variable February : Evaluating Expressions with 2 Variables and Combining Like Terms February: Dividing by Zero and Solving Linear Equations with Variables on One Side March: Solving Linear Equations with Variables on Both Sides March: Determining the Number of Solutions April : Solving Linear Equations with Unknown Coefficients April : Solving Inequalities May : Rate Conversions with Word Problems May : Coordinate Plane and Line - Dependent, Independent, Slope, Intercept, Forms June : Plotting and Analyzing Lines June : Advanced Techniques with Linear Functions July : System of Linear Equations - Substitution / Elimination July : System of Linear Equations - Cramer's Rule August : System of Linear Inequalities - Graphing and Solving August : Order of operations and Evaluating Expressions with 1 Variable September : Evaluating Expressions with 2 Variables and Combining Like Terms September : Dividing by Zero and Solving Linear Equations with Variables on One Side September : Solving Linear Equations with Variables on Both Sides October : Determining the Number of Solutions October : Solving Linear Equations with Unknown Coefficients October : Solving Inequalities November : Rate Conversions with Word Problems November : Coordinate Plane and Line - Dependent, Independent, Slope, Intercept, Forms November : Plotting and Analyzing Lines December : Advanced Techniques with Linear Functions December : System of Linear Equations - Substitution / Elimination January : System of Linear Equations - Cramer's Rule January : System of Linear Inequalities - Graphing and Solving Rest assured, students, finish my classes and turn to their parents and say, "I finally get it!" Here are some reviews from classes here on Outschool to show what I mean... From CT - Love this teacher! My kids are requesting more of her classes. Thank you teacher Kitty! Energetic and patient teacher. I accidentally signed up my younger son with his older brother and she made the class interesting for both of them and they asked to join another class of teacher Kitty. Thank you ! From William- Wonderful class. The class speed was just right, and our daughter was able to follow along relatively well. She benefited greatly from this opportunity to reinforce her understanding the solving quadratic equations. Thanks!!! From Dillon- This the second linear equation class my son took from Teacher Kitty. My son felt he learned a lot on this subject and took very useful notes, and gained a lot more confidence than when he just started learning it. From Mary - I am really pleased that our first lesson at Outschool was such a fantastic one. Kitty is really good and my son loved that he could understand her clearly (initially worried as he is not American or in America ) I observed that she really took her time to explain terminologies and she gave the class more time to really grasp the lesson. My shy son eventually came out of his shell and contributed to the class. We are looking forward to more classes with her.
Learning Goals
By the end of the six weeks, your learner will be able to say:
"I can substitute and evaluate one and two variable expressions."
"I can evaluate expressions with variables and decimals."
"I can evaluate like terms."
"I can determine if 2 expressions are equivalent."
"I know what happens if I try to divide by 0."
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Necessary prerequisite knowledge:
Students should have some familiarity with algebraic variables.
Supply List
Paper, pencil, and a brain ready for thinking fun!
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Teaching Certificates
South Carolina Teaching Certificate
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Science
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from University of Virginia
I've been certified in the public schools for teaching math in middle and high schools. I received additional certified training for gifted and talented learners. I taught math for sixteen years and I've been a personal SAT tutor for seven years. My students have typically raised their scores between 100 and 300 points. As a chemical engineer and project management professional in the world of business consulting and information technology consulting, I've completed over five levels of college calculus and applied mathematics and used these math and computing skills throughout my career.
The students I have taught had varying learning abilities that ranged from one with pronounced learning disabilities to gifted and talented. When it came to PSAT's and SAT's, each of them with impressive improvements in their scores.
It can be done! I used a focused approach. We honed in on trouble areas, really understood the underlying math concept, and drilled for mastery.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$39
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 117 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
3-15 learners per class