Algebra 1 - Summer Preview
In this multi-day, 8 session class, students will learn/review basic algebra concepts to prep for future algebra class or review for algebra finals
Jessica Perez (she/her)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(204)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be assigned independent study (homework) tasks on days the class doesn't have a live meeting. Students should return those assignments to the teacher by way of a private message attachment to receive feedback from the teacher. Independent study work should take 1-3 hours per weekAssessment
Students will receive feedback using a standards-based grading system for all independent study work they complete and return. Students will also receive informal feedback during live classes, both verbal and written (i.e, private chat messages on Zoom)Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
In this class, we will focus on the most important concepts of the algebra 1 curriculum. Students will receive digital handouts of some assignments, while other assignments will be from websites such as Khan Academy. Live classes will be focus on explaining methods and individual and small group practice, including break-out groups. We will use real-world examples to help us understand concepts, as well as play some math games and have small group and large group discussions. Students will be expected to complete independent work assignments two days a week when the class doesn't meet. Homework assignments will be turned in by way of a private message to the teacher and feedback will be given in a timely manner. A standards-based grading system will be used to provide insight into students' understanding of content and areas for improvement. Students are encouraged to redo any assignment that doesn't meet the standard, and additional help will be provided for those who struggle, either in break-out groups or as a reteaching lesson during live classes. The class will follow cover these skills/topics: week 1: order of operations, simplifying and evaluating expressions, combining like terms week 2: radicals and exponents, absolute values and rational/irrational numbers week 3: solving single-variable equations and inequalities week 4: graphing inequalities and linear equations
Learning Goals
Students will understand and apply basic algebraic concepts to solve single-variable equations and inequalities and graph them.
Other Details
Supply List
Students should have notebook, pencil, and a calculator that can do exponents and square roots. Students may choose to have manipulatives such as algebra tiles but these are not required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will use a variety of materials for the class, including Khan Academy, Desmos graphing calculator, PDF worksheets, and other online materials. Links or attachments for each will be provided in the classroom.
Khan Academy website offers a free sign-up, but signing up is not necessary in order to do practice activities. Learners and families may choose to create a free account or not. Most of the Khan Academy practice activities will be done during live sessions using screen share, but students may wish to go back and practice them again for better understanding of the material.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
204reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Hello! I am a middle school teacher teaching math, Spanish, and English as a second language (ESL). I also have a background in business, having helped get several businesses up and running and working in Human Resources for 4 years. I hold master's degrees in math, curriculum, and business administration. I believe learning should be fun, and so should teaching! I always say, if I'm bored, I know my students are, so I never let it happen. Games, fun activities, songs, and silliness are the rule in my classroom every day. I also believe strongly in personalized instruction, reaching students where they are in the learning process, whether they are struggling or ahead of their peers. I speak Spanish fluently and I'm learning Chinese and ASL right now also! I have also worked professionally making specialty cakes and I've done a lot of work with fondant and frosting techniques, and a ton of crafts, like cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, and making homemade piñatas.
I have been teaching math both online and in the classroom for years, everything from middle school remedial level math all the way to AP calculus. I've taught everything from exploratory Spanish all the way to Spanish 5 as well, and I've done bilingual education in social studies, math, science, and various other elective courses.Reviews
Live Group Class
$150
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-12 learners per class
