Foundations of Pre-Algebra

The on-going course format allows students to join for the entire group of subjects or just a few classes covering specific concepts where a student desires some additional instruction.  Topics covered include subjects and skills taught in 5th grade, 6th grade, and Pre-Algebra.  

This course can be taken in conjunction with, or separate from, the Pre-Algebra Boot Camp.  The structure is designed to develop skills as well as build student confidence in making the transition from grade-school to more abstract mathematical concepts taught in higher level math courses.  

Throughout the course, students will get a review/overview of Pre-Algebra including what it is used for and why they are learning it.  We will also discuss Numerical and Algebraic Expressions, Numerical and Algebraic Equations along with the rules that govern them.  Please feel free to email questions or jump in for a single lesson at any time. 

The course follows the following rotation of topics:
Week of Aug. 9	Volume – Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids, Cones
Week of Aug. 16	Exponents, Place Value, and Exponential Notation
Week of Aug. 23	Word Problems - Solving Equations
Week of Aug. 30	NO CLASS - 
Week of Sept. 6   -  Numerical and Algebraic Expressions – Solving Simple Equations
Week of Sept. 13  - Negative Numbers – Addition 
Week of Sept. 20  - Negative Numbers – Subtraction
Week of Sept. 27  - Negative Numbers – Multiplication and Division
Week of Oct. 4     -  Adding and Subtracting Fractions  
Week of Oct. 11   -  Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Week of Oct. 18   -  Fluency with Decimals and Integers
Week of Oct. 25   -  Algebraic Expressions and Equations
Week of Nov. 1     -  Associative and Commutative Properties; Solving for Unknown
Week of Nov. 13   -  Distributive Property, Algebraic Equations – Solving for Unknown
Week of Nov. 15   -  Ratios and Rates
Week of Nov. 22   -  NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Week
Week of Dec. 6     -  Percent; Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percent
Week of Dec. 13   -  Area – Rectangles, Parallelograms, Triangles, Trapezoids, Circles
Week of Dec. 20   -  NO CLASS - Winter Break
Week of Dec. 27   -  NO CLASS - Winter Break
Week of Jan. 3     -  Volume – Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids, Cones
Week of Jan. 10   -  Exponents, Place Value, and Exponential Notation
Week of Jan. 17   -  Negative Numbers with Exponents
Week of Jan. 24   -  Roots and Radicals
Week of Jan. 31   -  Pythagorean Theorem, Solving Equations with Distributive Property
Week of Feb. 7    -  Transfer Celsius to Fahrenheit and Fahrenheit to Celsius
Week of Feb. 14   -  Absolute Value
Week of Feb. 21  -  Ratios and Proportions
Week of Feb. 28  -  NO CLASS
Week of Mar. 7    -  Ratios and Similar Polygons
Week of Mar. 14  -  Word Problems - Solving Equations with Positive and Negative Numbers
Week of Mar. 21  -  Adding and Subtracting with Positive and Negative Numbers
Week of Mar. 28  -  Introduction to Polynomials – Addition
Week of Apr. 4     -  Statistics and Probability – Mean, Median, Mode
Week of Apr. 11   -  Algebraic Expressions and Equations
Week of Apr 18    -  Associative and Commutative Properties; Solving for Unknown
Week of Apr. 25   -  Distributive Property, Algebraic Equations – Solving for Unknown
Week of May 2     -  Ratios and Rates
Week of May 9     -  Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percent; Word Problems