Algebra 1 | Part 2 of 3 | Boom! I Nailed It! | I Can Use Algebra to Plot a Line on Graph Fast | Solve Linear Systems of Equations (Ongoing)
#academic - Study group to buildAlgebra 1 skills at plotting lines easily on a Algebraic coordinate plane using slope, intercept (y-intercept and x-intercept), point, standard form linear equation, point-slope equation. We also cover Algebra 1 linear systems of equations and linear inequalities. Algebra 1 level SAT prep and word problems that are application based are included.
Professor Kitty BS ChemE-UVa; MBA-Case Western
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Number of reviews:(403)
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
The learner's progress is assessed by how well the learner participates in the interactions during class.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Your learner is going to love this! It's a work session with other students where the goal is to really understand and master linear algebra through weekly practice of the concepts, exercises, and techniques. SAT prep and word problems that are application based are included. Before I show you how your learner can be proficient with linear algebra in just 2 months, let me begin by sharing how other parents have seen their learners grow under my teaching: 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. Learners in this class will focus on the following topics: Plotting Linear Equation Creating Mastery of Linear Equation Basic Constructs Whodunnit Fun Games with Equivalent Linear Equations Whodunnit Fun Games with Plotting Linear Equations Plotting and Analyzing the Standard Form and Building Speed with plotting linear equations Here are the lists of topics by week. Each time we take the first work session to practice graphing and interpreting lines from graphs to keep their skills strong in this area and to bring new learners on board. August Review Linear Plots - Deriving y=mx+b from the definition of a slope Word Problems - Understanding slope and intercept Review Linear Plots - Changing from slope intercept to standard form Word Problems - Understanding slope x intercept form Review Linear Plots - 2 Intercept form Word Problems - Parallel and perpendicular slopes September Review Linear Plots - Slopes of a Triangle Word Problems - Short cut formulas for slope and intercepts Review Linear Plots - What are systems of equations & Is it a Solution Word Problems - How Many Solutions to System of Linear Equations Review Linear Plots - Graphing to Find the Solution to System of Linear Equations Word Problems - Learning Substitution System of Linear Equations October Review Linear Plots - Substitution Mastery for System of Linear Equations Word Problems - Learning Elimination to System of Linear Equations Review Linear Plots - Elimination Mastery for System of Linear Equations Word Problems - Learning Cramer's Rule for System of Linear Equations Review Linear Plots - Linear Inequalities () - Introduction Word Problems - Graphing Linear Inequalities November Review Linear Plots - Deriving y=mx+b from the definition of a slope Word Problems - Understanding slope and intercept Review Linear Plots - Changing from slope intercept to standard form Word Problems - Understanding slope x intercept form Review Linear Plots - 2 Intercept form Word Problems - Parallel and perpendicular slopes Review Linear Plots - Slopes of a Triangle December System of Linear Equations - Substitution / Elimination System of Linear Equations - Cramer's Rule January : System of Linear Inequalities - Graphing and Solving
Learning Goals
At the end of this course, your learner will be able to say, "I can plot any linear equation you give me on a coordinate plane with confidence".
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents should make sure their learners are ready to dig deep into linear Algebra. The course assumes they have strong foundational skills in the following:
1) Real Numbers, Variables & Expressions
2) Order of Operations
3) Properties of Numbers
4) Distributive Properties
5) Adding & subtracting polynomials
So if your student is at an Algebra 1 level and already has a handle on those skills that teachers reinforce at the start of the year, but wants to dig deep and MASTER linear algebra, this is the course for them.
Supply List
Students should also have a pencil, and graph paper. I would prefer that no calculator is used for this class. It is not required, but if your student would like to collaborate with the class by writing on the screen, it might be worth your while to invest in a stylus pad. These used to be expensive but are quickly becoming more affordable. I have students work through problems together. Usually the student dictates to me what they are thinking and I write their solutions on the screen real time so that the class is working together. If you student would like to do his/her own writing on the screen, these stylus pen/pad sets are a great idea!
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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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
$15
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 55 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-12 learners per class
