Algebra 1-Part 1 | Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities (3 Days per Week)

In this ongoing class, we will meet three times per week to cover the first major topics of Algebra 1.  Students can also use this course as a review of certain topics they feel they need more help with and join at any time.  Because of this, please be sure to check the schedule to make sure learners have the pre-requisite skills for the given week.  Students will have a set of notes posted in the classroom before every session that they may print out before the current lesson.  We will take guided notes and periodically practice new concepts throughout each lesson. Topics will cycle every six weeks, so check back if you miss the week your learner needs! 

I teach by asking guiding questions that will lead students through problems and concepts.  I also use these questions to constantly assess my students' understanding!  Through this questioning method, I am better able to meet all of my students' needs and adjust my lessons to clear up any misconceptions they might be having.  It is important for students to understand the "why" in mathematics.  If students understand why we are doing a particular step, they can better remember and apply the skill in the future.

Algebra can be intimidating upon first glance, but if we can learn to approach tough problems with determination and perseverance, we can conquer even the toughest questions.  I like to encourage my students to always try, even if they aren't exactly sure whether they are right or wrong.  Sometimes, we learn the most when we make mistakes!  Our brain is actually growing when this happens!

Schedule
August 15-August 19 -  Basic Pre-Algebra Concepts Review/Perfect Squares/Operations on Rational and Irrational Numbers
August 22-August 26- Translating Verbal Phrases to Algebraic Expressions/Simplifying and Evaluating Expressions
August 29- September 2- Solving Equations with Variables on One Side/Applications
September 5-September 9- Solving Equations with Variables on both Sides / Applications
September 12- September 16- Real World Applications of Equations and Solving Literal Equations
September 19- September 23- Solving Inequalities  and Compound Inequalities/Application Problems/Mixed Review 
October 17-October 21 -Basic Pre-Algebra Concepts Review/Perfect Squares/Operations on Rational and Irrational Numbers
October 24-October 28-Translating Verbal Phrases to Algebraic Expressions/Simplifying and Evaluating Expressions
October 31- November 4-Solving Equations with Variables on One Side/Applications