Investigating Algebra Two Part 5 (of Five)
In this class we will work with discrete mathematics in the form of probability, series, and patterns.
Toni Redmiles (Bryant)
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4.9
Number of reviews:(358)
What's included
18 live meetings
15 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Investigating Algebra 2 Part 5 (of five) In this part of Investigating Algebra two we will be focusing on Discrete mathematics, and series and patterns. We will do this with a combination of lecture, investigation labs, in class application, homework, assignments, and projects. Students will have 3 days of live instruction per week but will be assigned enough work for them to practice the skills 5 days a week. Grading: During this class 2 quizzes and a project/Quiz will be assigned. If sent to teacher, they will be graded. At the end of class all students will receive a certificate of completion. Those who turned in all graded assignments will receive a grade. At the end of part 5 a final will be given. Students who complete the final will get a break down of skills assessment. Materials A ruler (12 inches and 30 cm) Graph paper (Printable provided) Notebook Graphing calculator Workbooks (printable in classroom) objectives: Find the theoretical probability of an event. Apply the fundamental counting principle. Solve problems involving linear permutations of distinct or indistinguishable objects. Solve problems involving circular permutations. Solve problems involving combinations. Solve problems by distinguishing between permutations and combinations. find the probability of mutually exclusive events. Find the probabilities of inclusive events. Find the probability of two or more independent events. Find conditional probabilities. Experimental probability and simulation Find the terms of a sequence. Evaluate the sum of a series expressed in sigma notation. Recognize arithmetic sequences and find the indicated term of an arithmetic sequence. Find arithmetic means between two numbers. Find the sum of the n terms of an arithmetic series. Recognize geometric sequences and find the indicated term of a geometric sequence. Find the geometric means between two numbers. Bonus objectives (only taught if time permits) prove fundamental trigonometric identities use fundamental trigonometric identities to rewrite expressions Evaluate expressions by using the sum and difference identities Schedule subject to change: Week one and two: Review of probability, permutations, and combinations Week three and four: Independent and dependent events and conditional probability Week five and six: Arithmetic sequences and series, Geometric sequences, and series 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.
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Materials A ruler (12 inches and 30 cm) Graph paper (Printable provided) Notebook Graphing calculator Workbooks (printable in classroom)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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
$17
weekly3x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-6 learners per class
