Discovering Pre-Algebra Part 4 (4 Of 6)
In this class we will learn combining like-terms, one and two step equations, working with radicals and exponents, and scientific notation.
Toni Redmiles (Bryant)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(358)
What's included
24 live meetings
18 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework will be assigned each class (about a worksheet per day). Homework videos will also be posted to guide the student if needed.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This Pre-Algebra curriculum is divided into 6 parts. My personal belief is that pre-algebra should be taught over 2-3 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 4 will be retaught with further learning in another part. Below is a breakdown of what you will see in this class. Discovering Pre-Algebra Part 4 By the end of this class your student will be able to do the following skills: Review rational numbers and expressions understanding pi as an irrational number approximating expression that include pi Approximating square root that are not perfect squares Rounding irrational decimals Ordering irrational numbers on a number line Review of opposite operations Review of evaluating expressions One-step equation solving Two-step equation solving Evaluating equations (two variable) Writing equations from word problems Review of inequality symbols graphing inequalities on a number line solving one-step inequalities Solving two-step inequalities Word problems 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. 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 • How to apply order of operation with rational numbers • How to solve using opposite operation • How to change a percent to decimal and a decimal to percent • how to break down word problems into operation symbols
Learning Goals
Week 1-2 Topic one: Comparing irrational numbers
Review rational numbers and expressions
understanding pi as an irrational number
approximating expression that include pi
Approximating square root that are not perfect squares
Rounding irrational decimals
Ordering irrational numbers on a number line
Week 3-7 Topic two: Equation solving
Review of opposite operations
Review of evaluating expressions
One-step equation solving
Two-step equation solving
Evaluating equations (two variable)
Writing equations from word problems
Week 8-10 Topic three: Graphing and solving inequalities
Review of inequality symbols
graphing inequalities on a number line
solving one-step inequalities
Solving two-step inequalities
graphing inequalities part 2
Word problems
Week 11-12 Topic four: Percent’s
Solving percent equations
Finding tax
Solving for simple interest
Writing a percent equation from a word problem
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2018
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358reviews
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
$300
for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-6 learners per class
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