What's included
27 live meetings
15 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will be given concept homework problems, sometimes with parts, to work independently for the week after an in class demonstration that includes notetaking and modeling of examples.Assessment
Submit completed homework given in the first meeting by the second meeting each week. Be ready for weekly quizzes and review at the end of each week.Grading
10 points per homework problem are available, with partial credit considered in grading. Assessments are weighted to be about 2/3 of the class grade. Students acquiring a 70% or above in class receive a ticket of completion.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Advanced Level
This course will teach essential Algebra 2 concepts that are geared for creating preparedness in College Algebra, Statistics, and Engineering. Successful completion of Algebra 1, integers, and basic calculations knowledge without a calculator is helpful. Instruction is available on Mondays. Homework will be provided for the week. Fridays are assessment days. The first session is set to go over new material, observe examples, take notes, and receive homework for the week. Send questions via Outschool conversations/Outschool classroom if clarification is needed for any topic by Wednesdays. The second session will present a challenge question example and practice that extends the Monday concept. This concept helps to continue concept practice and experience true questions presented in college Algebra. The following outlines about 40 College Algebra/Engineering/Statistics preparedness concepts that will be covered in this 12 weeks. Week 1 Systems (Linear) with Elimination Week 2 Systems with Substitution Week 3 Solving Higher Degree Equations with Synthetic/Long Division Week 4 Solving Higher Degree Polynomials (Rational Zeros) Week 5 Powers/Exponents/Roots Week 6 Coordinate Plane (Formulas) Week 7 Coordinate Plane (Assign variables based on constraints and solve) Week 8 Probability/Statistics (Interquartile Range and Box and Whisker Plots) Week 9 Matrices Addition/Subtraction/Multiplication
Learning Goals
Learners will obtain essential skills needed for major Algebra 2 and
College Algebra concepts. Learners will work through a concept for the whole week for understanding and mastery with in class instruction, guided instruction, and independent practice.
Other Details
Learning Needs
Support for questions is offered anytime.
Parental Guidance
None
Pre-Requisites
Successful completion of Algebra 1, Geometry, and other math courses is helpful. Understanding of operations with rational numbers and exponents is also helpful, but will be reviewed.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have had students in the public and private school setting K-12 for over 25 years. I was an elementary public school teacher for 1st and 3rd grades for several years. I then taught 4th and 5th grades in private school for over a decade. I homeschooled my own children for several years through a local hybrid school. Currently, I teach 7-12 mathematics in a private school setting, including college preparatory Algebra 2 and Trigonometry. I hold a current Master of Arts in Education degree from a large university in the state of Missouri.
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Live Group Class
$37
weekly or $330 for 27 classes3x per week, 9 weeks
35 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-5 learners per class