Algebra 1 Unveiled Part 1: Exploring Expressions, Linear Equations and Functions

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of the concepts in an Algebra 1 course.  During this class we will get through the first 3 chapters. Students will apply previous mathematical experiences to solve real world problems. 

Every class will follow a similar outline. All classes will begin with a short warm up. This could be skills that they may have previously learned before taking this course, or those that we have just reviewed. After the warm up, the topic will be introduced. The class will follow and I do, We do, you do format. This means, I will review the first few examples. Then we will complete a few examples together and then we will end with a them completing examples independently. There will be homework at the end of each class and it will be due before the start of the next class. Notes and corrections will be given in the classroom. If many students struggle with the concept, we will review and answer questions in class. Please note this class will run 3 days a week for 10 weeks during the school year. Students will be encouraged to take part 2 and 3 to complete the year long course. The topics are as follows:

Chapter 1 Expressions and Functions
   Class 1 Variables and Expressions
   Class 2 Order of Operations 
   Class 3 Properties
   Class 4 Distributive Property
   Class 5 Relations
   Class 6 Functions
   Class 7 Interpreting Graphs of Functions
   Class 8 Review & Test
Chapter 2 Linear Equations
   Class 9 Writing Equations
   Class 10 Solving One Step Equations
   Class 11 Solving Multi Step Equations
   Class 12 Solving Equations with Variables on both sides
   Class 13 Solving Equations involving Absolute Value
   Class 14 Review & Quiz
   Class 15 Ratios & Proportions
   Class 16 Literal Equations
   Class 17 Review & Test
Chapter 3 Linear and Nonlinear Functions
  Class 18 - 19  Graphing Linear Functions
  Class 20 - 21  Zeros of Linear Functions
  Class 22 - 23 Rate of Change and Slope
  Class 24 Review & Quiz
  Cass 25 - 26 Slope Intercept Form
  Class 27 Arithmetic Sequences as Linear Functions
  Class 28 Transformations
  Class 29 Piecewise & Absolute Value
  Class 30 Review and Test