Mathematicians at Work! Algebra Review Activities
In this 4-week course, the student will receive a mini-tutorial on algebraic concepts, then complete a variety of activities to practice the skills reviewed.
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 should complete all activities in the lesson prior to the release of the subsequent lessons. Since practice makes perfect, an additional 10-20 minutes daily should be spent reviewing the notes taken from each of the lessons- this will help keep the skills fresh for each upcoming topic.Assessment
Feedback will be provided for the discussion questions, as well as comments, ideas, strategies and answers to questions posted on the Google document.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
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 four lessons total, with each lesson being posted on Sunday 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. By the conclusion of course, the student should have a better understanding of how to solve algebra-related problems, and how to think critically to solve problems.
Learning Goals
The student will use:
-order of operations to simplify expressions
-a set of rules to solve integer operation problems
- inverse operations to solve equations
- y-intercept and slope to graph linear equations
- a series of clues to solve a logic problem
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Order of Operations
Students will simplify expressions using order of operations. Lesson 2:
Integer Operations
Students will use a set of rules to practice adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. Lesson 3:
Solving one- and two-step equations
Students will use inverse operations to solve equations. Lesson 4:
Graphing/Logic Problems
Students will graph linear equations and use critical thinking to solve logic problems. Other Details
Parental Guidance
N/A
Supply List
Students should have a 3-ring binder or some type of math notebook in order to keep track of their notes. A PDF will be provided on Sundays via the messaging system in Outschool with an outline/notes/directions for all of the activities that should be completed prior to the start of the subsequent lesson.
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 LOVE math, and I LOVE puzzles that require critical thinking! I make it a goal to find creative and interesting ways to deliver instruction while helping students build their math sense. With 25 years of teaching Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2 to students with a variety of skill levels, including 5 years teaching online to students learning from home, I feel uniquely qualified to provide learners with the tools they need to become masters of mathematics!Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$9
weekly4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 9-14
