Algebra 1 Full Year Course

Experience:  I have a BS in Mathematics and a Masters in Education.  I have taught Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra( Regular and Honors), Geometry(Regular and Honors) and Pre-Calculus.

Algebra1:  This is an ongoing Algebra 1 class that will meet twice a week and involves student interacting with the teacher and complete  one or two weekly assignments/assessments.   Since this is an ongoing class, you are welcome to join at any time and attend for as many weeks as you need. This offering will be good for homeschool students and for students who want to get extra help in specific concepts.  There will be an ongoing update of what will be taught each week.  I will be updating the outline often so as to keep parents informed of the concepts that will be taught. I will be offering this class on a Monday/Wednesday 10 am central time schedule and also on a Tuesday/Thursday 9 am or 1pm central time schedule.  If there are enough parents who want to create a class during the early evening, I will definitely consider this option.

Homeschool Parents:  This course will continue the entire school year and will give your child an opportunity to earn credit for the Algebra 1 course.  Please note that there will be a place where students will be assessed that you can access to assure your child is successful in the Algebra 1 course.  In addition, students will have access to worksheets for homework assignments and answer keys to check their understanding that you can have them put into a binder for proper assessment of the course.

Class Structure:  I like to teach with the I do, we do, you do method of teaching.  Each class I will introduce a topic, work on some examples, have students work examples with me, and then have students work on the examples by themselves to ensure understanding.   Hopefully students will have an opportunity to start the assignment during class time and sometimes complete it during the class time.  This will give students an opportunity to ask questions as needed.  I will post notes and assignments as pdf files on the class page as needed.  In addition, I will invite students to join a classroom through ck-12..org  This is where I will assign some assignments and assessments.  You will be able to access their reports to see their grades at any time. 

Here is an overview of concepts that will be learned:

UNIT 1: Fundamental Concepts
UNIT 2:  Equations and Inequalities
UNIT 3:Functions and Graphs
UNIT 4: Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
UNIT 5: Polynomials
UNIT 6: Quadratic Equations
UNIT 7: Radical Expressions
UNIT 8: Exponential Functions

Weekly breakdown: (This will be updated as the school year progresses)

 Sept 9-12  Review of Order of Operations, Exponents, Absolute Value, Signed Numbers, and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions.
  Sept 16-19 Review of Solving Equations including equations with fractions and decimals.  
  Sept 23-26 Advanced Solving Equations
  Sept 30-Oct 2Solving Equations Test
  Oct7-10 Solving Inequalities and graphing solutions
  Oct 14-17 Slope of a line from 2 points or a graph
  Oct 21-24 Rate of Change
  Oct 28-31 Graph a line from 2 points, slope/y intercept, and slope/a point
  Nov 4-7 Write Equation of a line given slope and y intercept, slope and a point, and 2 points
 Nov 11-14 Write Equation of a line given the slope is parallel or perpendicular to a specific line.
Nov 18-21 Review and Test over Linear functions
Nov 25-28 break
Dec 2-5 Systems of Equations
Dec 9-12 Systems of Inequalities
Dec 16-19 Semester Review and Test
Dec 23- Jan 5 winter break
Jan 6-9 simplify radical expressions
Jan 13-16 add/subtract radical expressions  multiply radical expressions/test over radical expressions
Jan20-23 add and subtract polynomials
Jan 27-30 rules of exponents
Feb 3-6 multiply polynomials
Feb 10-13 polynomial review and test
Feb 17-20 factoring the common factor
Feb 24-27 factoring trinomials
Mar 3-6 solve quadratics
Mar 10-13 factor and solve quadratics review/test
Mar 17-20 spring break
mar 24-27 exponential functions
Mar 31-Apr 3 Easter break
Apr 7-10 exponential growth/decay
Apr 14-17 Easter break
Apr 21-24 exponential growth/decay
Apr 28- May 1 exponential equations
May 5-8 function notation
May 12-15-multiply polynomials
May19-22 semester review/ semester test