Beginner's Guide to Prealgebra Basics (Self-Paced)
5 concepts that are used over & over again in algebra so students can start pre-algebra classes with confidence, clarity & skills for success.
Annetta Carpenter
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4.9
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
average 31 mins per video5 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 35 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. There are practice problems students can do outside of class. Worked answer keys are also provided so students can check their own work.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
This class is intended for Students:
- Struggling with Pre-Algebra basic concepts
- Beginning a Pre-Algebra class and want inside help, techniques, or tips.
- Curious how elementary math works in Pre-Algebra concepts.
- Wanting to get a head start in their PreAlgebra/Beginning Algebra math journey.
How is the class Structured:
This is a Self Paced Course with 5 Lessons. Each lesson will be approximately 30-45 minutes. There will be one or two interrelated concepts taught in each lesson. Each lesson builds upon the previous session's activities, so please do the lessons in order.
This class has lecture with information slides and examples, students can work examples presented on the slides. Notes pages with fill in the blank information will be provided for each lesson. Students can then keep and use these notes for their future regular PreAlgebra classes.
Additional Practice Problems (and worked answer keys) will also be available.
This basic knowledge and working understanding will be helpful for upcoming Pre-Algebra or Beginning Algebra classes that students may be taking in their own future math classes.
I will have office hours, so if the student has any questions or needs additional help, they can send me a message and I will respond. Also, any practice problems or work that the student submits for review - will be reviewed and feedback will be given. Please allow at least 24-48 hours for a response as I am not always at my desk, and different times may play a part in the timing of messages sent and received.
Prior Knowledge:
Students will need to know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide Whole Numbers.
This course lays a foundation for working with Variables. This basic knowledge and working understanding will be the foundation for future courses (should the student wish to continue).
See Course Syllabus for more information on Lesson Content.
Lesson 1: Using the Alphabet --- Introduction to Unknown Variables
Lesson 2: The Golden Rule: working with Properties of Equality
Lesson 3: The Powerful Process: Learn the 4-step process to solve for a variable in simple equations.
Lesson 4: Creating Solutions Tables: If x, then y.
Lesson 5: Simplify Expressions by Combining Like Terms.Learning Goals
Students will be able to
Recognize and use variables in expressions and equations
Use Inverse Operations and Properties of Equality to keep equations balancedLearn the I,C,B,S process for solving for a variable in simple algebraic equations
Create solutions tables for a basic if x then y statement and equation
Simplify expressions by combining like terms.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Using the Alphabet - An Introduction to Variables
recognize letters as variables
understand variables as unknown numbers need to be figured out to make an equation true.
write multiplication and division correctly in algebra terms. 22 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
The Golden Rule - Keep the Equation Balanced
Recognize the 4 Operations of Math
Understand and Use Inverse Operations
Learn and Use Properties of Equality 22 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
The Powerful Process - (the 4-step process to solve for variables in equations.
Learn and use the 4-step process to solve for an unknown variable in simple algebraic equations. Isolate, Cancel, Balance, Solve. 42 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
If x Then y: the art of creating solutions tables
Evaluate equations using substitution.
Input / Output calculations.
x / y solutions Tables 28 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should know how to add, subtract, multiply and divide positive whole numbers.
Supply List
Notes and Handout pages will be available to download and print. Students can fill in the notes pages and use for future reference as needed. Colored pencils are helpful but not required (for color coding steps and process)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
- Taught in public school for over 20 years both in the classroom and coaching students outside the classroom.
- Left public school teaching in 2016 and started my own Math Coaching Business.
- I have a BS in Business Management, a minor in Technical Theater, and a Master's Degree in Education.
- Work with the 5 Basic Elements of Algebra:
Translate, Calculate, Evaluate, Simplify, and Solve
- My goal is for all students that struggle with math, to begin understanding and excelling using basic mathematical reasoning skills, reviewing basic concepts needed for PreAlgebra or Beginning Algebra math classes, and to help build student confidence, clarity & skills for success.
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