Discovering Algebra One (Part 2 Of 4)
In part 2 we will learn about graphing functions and how to solve systems of equations.
Toni Redmiles (Bryant)
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4.9
Number of reviews:(358)
What's included
24 live meetings
20 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
This Algebra curriculum is divided into 4 parts. My personal belief is that algebra should be taught over 1-2 years depending on your child. In each of these parts your child will be taught the skill and then asked to apply the skill in a discovery lesson. Skill learning will be circular within each part. Meaning a skill that you learned in Part 2 will be retaught with further learning in another parts.
Discovering Algebra 1 (part 2), will go over functions. Students will learn what a function is, the characteristics of a function, how to create a table of values, how to graph a function, and how to write an equation of a function. After this students will learn how to solve systems of equations and inequalities. They will solve systems by graphing, substitution, and elimination.
By the end of this course your learner will be able to:
represent equations and functions as ordered pairs and rules
represent functions as ordered pairs and rules
Represent functions as graphs
graph linear equations and functions
graph using intercepts
Find slopes/rate of change of linear equations and functions
graph using slope intercept form
recognize direct variations
Graph data and write the function that corresponds
write linear equations in slop-intercept form
Use linear equations in slope-intercept form
Write linear equations in point-slop form
Write linear equations in standard form
Write equations of parallel and perpendicular lines
Write equations from word problems
Solve linear systems by graphing
solve linear systems by substitution
Solve linear systems by elimination
Solve linear systems by multiplication and elimination
Solve special types of linear systems
Graph linear inequalities in two variables
Solve systems of linear inequalities Bonus
The break down for this class will be (subject to change): Part 2
Week One: Review of functions, Parent forms
Week two: Domain and Range
Quiz one: Functions
Week Three-Four: Review of linear equations, Linear Transformations
Quiz two: Linear equation transformations
Week five: Parallel and perpendicular lines
Week six and seven: Systems of Linear equations
Project One: Systems
Week eight: Graphing linear inequalities
Quiz three: cumulative
Bonus lessons time permitting: Graphing systems of inequalities and compositions of functions
Before this class your child should know the following
• How to add whole numbers
• How to subtract whole numbers
• How to multiply whole numbers
• How to divide whole numbers
• How to add decimals
• How to subtract decimals
• How to multiply decimals
• How to divide decimals
• How to add fractions
• how to subtract fractions
• How to multiply fractions
• How to divide fractions
• perform order of operations with all types of rational numbers
• solve squares and square roots
• how to graph points
• How to graph linear lines
• What the inequality symbols mean
• How to graph inequalities on a number line
• How to solve one-step and two-step equations
****** They should have also taken Discovering Algebra 1 (Part 1 of 4)
I like to show the students the way math rules work so that it is easier to remember them. This way the curiosity of knowing how something works will move the gears of critical thinking. After I have shown them a pattern and why it works. I will ask them to apply it to a hard problem. If they can use these skills in different ways, I know they have mastered the concepts. I believe to memorize math is not understanding, but to apply math is not only understanding but fluency! To obtain this level of understanding, I will lead the students on a journey to discovering math through discussion, observation, and application of the math being used. If this is the kind of math class, you want then I am the teacher for you.
I am a homeschooler, and I enjoy the freedom of figuring out how my child is assessed. I will give suggested practice problems each class and provide homework videos. Whether or not the practice problems are mandatory and graded is up to the parent. I will give in-class assignments such as discovery labs and discussion word problems. If you want an assignment done on your learner at the end of class, it will be the job of the parent to contact me within the first week of class so that I can send them my due dates for assessment work.Other Details
Supply List
Graphing calculator or app graph paper (lots) Straight edge
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
From August of 2014 till June 2018 I worked as an adjunct math instructor and the program coordinator of the learning lab at Southern WV Community and Technical College. As the program coordinator of the learning labs I saw a lot of student who had been taught to memorize math instead of discover math. My experience not only as a math instructor, but as a radio engineer and data analysts has led me to the belief that math is best learned through skill building, discussion, and discovery.
I decided that I wanted to work with students starting in Pre-algebra, Algebra one, and Geometry. Currently I teach the following classes: (Make sure to scroll to the end to find out about office hours)
Pre-Algebra Year one:
Discovering Pre-Algebra Part one
In this class we will discover the organization and purpose of order of operations. How to perform order of operations with different types of rational numbers (exponents, square roots, decimals, fractions, integers, absolute value).
Discovering Pre-Algebra Part two
In this class we will discover proportional thinking and how it applies to different ideas in math (unit rates, unit conversions problems, discounts, tax, gratuity, markup’s, markdown’s, late fees, similar figures). We will also look at simple interest.
Discovering Pre-algebra Part three
In this class we will discover statistics and how to collect (Mean, median, mode, mid-range), display (box plots, stem and leaf, histograms, circle graph, and more), and interpret data (Venn diagram, tree diagram, Probability, and odds).
Pre-Algebra Year two
Discovering Pre-Algebra Part four
In this class we will discover the basics of Algebra (combining like terms, one and two step equations, one variable inequalities, absolute value equations, basics of exponents and radicals, scientific notation)
Discovering Pre-Algebra part five
In this class we will discover basic geometry skills for 2-d and 3-d shapes.
Discovering Pre-Algebra Part six
In this class we will discover graphing and linear equations.
Algebra one:
Discovering Algebra one: Part 1
Discovering Expression, Equations, Inequalities, linear equations and mathematical reasoning.
Discovering Algebra One Part 2
Shifting and reflecting Linear equations, Function families, domain and range, systems of equations and inequalities.
Discovering Algebra One Part 3
Discover the rules and properties of exponents and radicals. How to apply the Pythagorean Theorem and is converse to real life situation.
Discovering Algebra One Part 4
In the class you will work with polynomials, factoring and quadratic equations.
I love math and I hope that your learner finds my love for math infectious!
******* On Thursday, Friday and Saturday I have another job (well I babysit my grand babies) if you email during one of these days I may not be able to get back to you until Sunday or Monday.
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Live Group Class
$350
for 24 classes3x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-16
1-6 learners per class
