Math Is a Big Joke 3! Algebra 1 Skill Builders With a Sense of Humor
In this 4-week course, the student will independently practice skills with integer operations, order of operations and solving multi-step equations by solving decoder puzzles.
Lisa M Holland, Certified Math Teacher, MA, BS
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(254)
What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. The student will complete this assignment independently and feedback provided is typically within 24 hours. The time spent to complete homework could range from 10 minutes - 30 minutes, depending on the student's comfort level with the material.Assessment
The assessments will be the puzzles students will solve. Students are encouraged to send me the answers to each of the puzzles for grading and feedback, and I will assist in making corrections as needed.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
I will provide the notes, examples, activities and directions needed to seamlessly follow through each lesson. The student will be encouraged to take notes as they move through the lessons as this will help them understand the examples and complete the puzzles, and I will respond to any questions that may be posted via Outschool messages. There will be 4 lessons with each lesson being posted on Sundays by 12 noon (Eastern Standard Time) for families opting for weekly lessons. The goal will be for students to try and complete the entire lesson prior to the release of the next lesson, ensuring completion within four weeks. By conclusion of this course, students should have a stronger foundation of math skills commonly used in Algebra 1.
Learning Goals
The student will:
-use PEMDAS in order to evaluate expressions
-use number lines or integer rules to simplify expressions with negative numbers
-use inverse operations to solve equations
-create input/output tables and graph the linear equations
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Order of Operations
Students will simplify expressions using the order of operations. Lesson 2:
Integer Operations
Students will strengthen skills with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. Lesson 3:
Solving Equations
Students will use inverse operations to solve equations. Lesson 4:
Graphing Linear Equations
Students will use skills from this course to find the ordered pairs needed to graph equations. Other Details
Parental Guidance
n/a
Supply List
It would be nice for students to have a three-ring binder in order to keep track of assignments and notes each week. I will provide a PDF via Outschool messages that will explain to students what needs to be for the week (objective, discussion question, notes and assessment). A calculator and graph paper would be nice items to have, however, when possible, I will suggest websites that may have the tools that a learner may need (example: online calculators).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
254reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, Baltimore County
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics as well as a Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in STEM. I have created and collected a wide variety of resources to help students engage in a fun and comfortable way while building a strong foundation in mathematics. With 20 years of experience teaching in the classroom coupled with 5+ years of experience teaching online to students with varying abilities and needs, I feel extremely qualified to deliver this instruction to learners via Outschool. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$9
weekly or $35 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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