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Mastering Pre-Algebra And Algebra Essentials

Completed by 1157 learners
Ages 10-15
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Master essential skills in Algebra in order to cement a strong foundation in mathematics.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(953 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 8 weeks
3-5 learners per class
50 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. included

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
For students who have Math anxiety

 I set up the chat in the class for private. So students can answer questions in the chat and only I get to see the answers.I do not call on anyone to answer questions in front of the class, I simply write an exercise on the whiteboard and encourage all to answer via the chat, again in private and I give you private feedback. This lowers the anxiety level a ton. :)



For a quick description see the video above.

The way I teach this skill is very easy to learn and your child will be prepared for success in Algebra.
 I will show students how to do an exercise on the white board. They will learn  by actually doing example exercises during class. I will repeat with another exercise and will explain as many times as needed until the students are ready to do the exercises by themselves. Once started, I will check their answers for accuracy and follow up with any necessary explanations. I encourage all participants to try as many exercises as possible. I follow up the class with an upload of homework with the solutions.

                           
The course breakdown is as follows:

Week 1: Adding and subtracting positives and negatives.
Week 2: Multiplying and dividing positives and negatives.
Week 3: Dealing with "double signs". i.e.  -3-+5 etc.
Week 4: Learning the distributive property.
Week 5: Working with exponents.
Week 6: Multiplying two binomials. (F.O.I.L. method)
Week 7: Multiplying more than two parentheses. i.e. (x-5)(x+6)(x-1)
Week 8: Introduction to factoring.

                             NOTE: If no one shows after 10 minutes , class is cancelled. No make ups, no refunds, no exceptions.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Adding and subtracting positives and negatives
 In this 50 minute class, the first 20 minutes will be used in explaining concepts and working detailed examples for students. The resultant 30 minutes will be used for students to practice exercises. Immediate feedback will be given along with explanations and or corrections. Students will practice adding and subtracting negative and positive numbers an essential skill in order to understand the language of Algebra. Using two basic rules which will remove all confusion about negatives forever. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Multiplying and dividing positives and negatives
 In this 50 minute class, the first 20 minutes will be used in explaining concepts and working detailed examples for students. The resultant 30 minutes will be used for students to practice exercises. Immediate feedback will be given along with explanations and or corrections. Students will practice multiplying and dividing negative and positive numbers an essential skill in order to understand the language of Algebra. Using two basic rules which will remove all confusion about negatives 4 EVER. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Dealing with "double signs". i.e. -3-+5 etc.
 In this 50 minute class, the first 20 minutes will be used in explaining concepts and working detailed examples for students. The resultant 30 minutes will be used for students to practice exercises. Immediate feedback will be given along with explanations and or corrections. Students will practice skills learned lesson 1 and lesson 2. This reinforces essential skills in order to understand the language of Algebra. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Learning the distributive property
 In this 50 minute class, the first 20 minutes will be used in explaining concepts and working detailed examples for students. The resultant 30 minutes will be used for students to practice exercises. Immediate feedback will be given along with explanations and or corrections. Students will practice multiplying  integers using parentheses, another   essential skill. This lesson will reinforce and further solidify the concept of negative numbers in order to understand the language of Algebra. 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Practice sheets(s) will uploaded after  to the class.
Student needs to provide  a notebook and pencil.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree from University of Houston
As a private tutor since 1995 I learned that students want a math teacher who is friendly, non-judgmental and is interested in their success in math.
Students want concise and simple explanations.

 I have developed my own method of teaching this skill. 
I have successfully taught this skill to hundreds of students .
Once you learn it you will never forget it. 
After watching Khan Academy and You tube videos on this topic I have seen nothing like the method I teach.
This skill is essential in order to learn Algebra properly.
I provide quality instruction to your child, you will be glad you chose me as his/her math teacher.
You can find out more about me by visiting  miamitutor.com
For an example of how I teach paste the link below in your browser search. 
The YouTube video is kind of old but it received 35,000 views.
  https://youtu.be/mi-MRUwx8Dc

Reviews

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