Mastering Algebra (FLEX) | Exponents, Square Roots & Factoring Polynomials

In this fourth part of Mastering Algebra, we will concentrate on Exponents, Square Roots, and Polynomials. Who can join? Everyone, from a beginner wanting a head start, to an experienced Algebra student that needs additional practice, as well as homeschool students needing math instructions. Either way, this is the class for you. 

Let's begin:
Week 1: Properties of Exponents
     ~ Product Rules of Exponents 
     ~ Power Rule for Products (Multiplying with Exponents) 
     ~ Quotient Rules of Exponents 
     ~ Power Rules for Quotients (Dividing with Exponents) 
     ~ Zero and Negative Exponents 
Week 2: Square Roots
     ~ Evaluating Square Roots 
     ~ Multiplying and Dividing Square Roots 
     ~ Adding and Subtracting Square Roots 
Week 3: Introduction to Polynomials
     ~ Define Algebraic Expressions 
     ~ Evaluate Algebraic Expressions
     ~ Identify and Combine Like Terms 
     ~ Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 
Week 4: Multiplying Polynomials and Introduction to Factoring
     ~ Multiplying Polynomials 
     ~ Factoring the GCF 
     ~ Factor by Grouping 
Week 5: Factoring Polynomials
     ~ Factor Trinomials ax^2+bx+c 
     ~ Factor Trinomials x^2+bx+c 
     ~ Factor Special Products and Best Factoring Strategies 

Students will have access to the following material:
•	Weekly Video Lessons will be posted every Monday at 8:00AM EST.
•	Student is encouraged to take down notes in the provided workbook.
•	Additional examples with step-by-step written solutions will be available for download.
•	Additional homework practice questions with answers also available for download.
•	Graded weekly homework assignments and end of class assessments can be provided by teacher upon request.

Student will be encouraged to:
•	Answer a weekly discussion question and comment on at least one other classmates’ posts by Sunday (OPTIONAL).
•	Teacher will also be contributing to the weekly discussion question.
•	If weekly graded homework assignments requested, these will be due every Sunday.
•	If graded end of class assessment requested, this will be due one week after the last day of class.

There are no live meetings, but students should prepare to spend 2-4 hours per week completing the course.