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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)

Completed by 55 learners
Ages 11-16
Live Group Class
#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.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(412 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
3-12 learners per class
25 min

What's included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week
Assessment
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.
Sources
No additional sources are needed for this class. I will sometimes use problems from Khan Academy's and College Board's resource pages for Algebra.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Science
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
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

Professor Kitty BS ChemE-UVa; MBA-Case Western suggests this class next...
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