Algebra 1 Unveiled Part 3: Mastering Exponents, Polynomials, and Quadratics

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

Every class will follow a similar outline. In the classroom a weekly practice will be provided at the end of the week. Students can post their answers in the classroom. At the end of the following week, the answers will be reviewed. 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 11 weeks during the school year and we will cover the final 6 chapters. The topics are as follows:

Chapter 7 - Exponents and Exponential Functions
Class 1 - 2 - Multiplication Properties of Exponents
Class 3 - 4 - Division Properties of Exponents
Class 5 - 6 - Rational Exponents
Class 7 - Mid Chapter Review
Class 8 - 9 - Radical Expressions
Class 10 - Exponential Functions
Class 11 - 12 - Writing Exponential Functions
Class 13 - Transforming Exponential Functions & Expressions 
Class 14 - Geometric Sequences & Chapter Review

Chapter 8 - Polynomials
Class 15-16 - Add/Subtracting Polynomials
Class 17-18 - Multiplying Polynomials
Class 19 - Special Products & Mid Chapter Review
Class 20 - Distributive Property & Elimination
Class 21 - 23 Factoring (Trinomials, Quadratic Trinomials, Special Products)
Class 24 - Chapter Review

Chapter 9 - Quadratic Functions & Equations
Class 25 - Transformations of Quadratic Equations
Class 26-28 - Solve Quadratic Equations (graphing, factoring, completing the square)
Class 29 Mid Chapter Review
Class 30 - Quadratic Formula