Algebra Won: Practical Algebra (Flexible Schedule)

My goal is to save you time. Incalculable amounts of valuable time that could be spent learning and doing things you actually enjoy. Simple as that.

How many times have numbers made you uncomfortable? Reflect on how many times your learning progress stopped in its tracks because your head was spinning after seeing a calculation you didn't understand. Or how many times people were talking in numbers that made absolutely no sense to you. By the time you finish calming your worry and anxiety about math, you could have already learned basic algebra skills in this fun, approachable course with the simplest approach on Earth to acquire algebra skills FAST. I promise it won't hurt. Not even a little bit.

I developed this class because it saves me time as a teacher. I love teaching science classes, which often involve some element of math and algebra. Unfortunately, a lack of basic algebra skills has detracted from learning in more than one of my classrooms. I hear this is a rather common occurrence. Instead of exhausting myself teaching math one-on-one, I produced this flexible schedule algebra class with pre-recorded video lectures so learners can get up to speed, and I can continue teaching the science courses that I enjoy more than teaching math.

This algebra course will teach you all the algebra skills you will really need outside of an actual math class. After all, what's the point of learning math that will only ever be used in a math class? The approach of this course is to learn algebra by watching, writing, and learning the patterns of math. That's all that math is: it's just a pattern. This course is designed for learners new to algebra; however, it is also a handy review for learners studying for standardized exams like the SAT/ACT or thinking of pursuing a college degree that may at some point involve a calculation or two. I'll provide you with motivation and even some jokes along the way.

There are 9 follow-along Problem Sets that I will walk you through in a series of videos lasting under ten minutes each. You'll get the pdf files of my problem sets, so that you don't need to waste time copying problems. Just follow me and learn, using the pause or fast forward buttons as necessary. The module topics are listed below.

Problem Set 1: Numbers: order of operations
Problem Set 2: Numbers: distributing & exponents/powers
Problem Set 3: Numbers: scientific notation, absolute value, square roots
Problem Set 4: Numbers: fractions made easy
Problem Set 5: Using variable x: solving your first equation
Problem Set 6: Using variable x: factoring perfect squares
Problem Set 7: Using variable x: factoring polynomial expressions
Problem Set 8: Using variable x: factoring polynomial equations
Problem Set 9: Using variable x: the quadratic formula

You'll move through the course as a group. We'll cover about one Problem Set per week, and you'll get the schedule when class starts. Learners are required to submit their Problem Sets electronically to the teacher. You'll get feedback from the teacher, and you are always welcome to ask questions. Optionally, learners may anonymously exchange completed Problem Sets to analyze and discuss each other's work. Additionally, we'll have regular group discussions on the Outschool classroom using the chat and/or video features. For each Problem Set, the teacher will pose a question to the group such as a favorite problem, biggest challenge, real world connections to math, study tips, etc. that the learners will all discuss. No long division necessary. I promise.

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