Mathletes Algebra 1 Full Curriculum Class W/ a Licensed Teacher (1x)

🌟  Enrolling now for Fall 2025!  Classes begin September 2, 2025.  🌟

📌  2025-2026 School Year  📌

🗓  No classes will be held on: 🗓

September: 1st
October: None
November: 24th-28th (Fall Break)
December: 22nd - 31st (Winter Break)
January: 1st - 2nd (Winter Break)
February: None
March: None
April: 6th - 10th (Spring Break)
May: 25th
The last week of classes is June 1st!

Week 1 (Week of September 1st)
Rational Numbers - Integer Operations
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers.

Week 2 (Week of September 8th)
Rational Numbers - Decimal Operations
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing positive and negative decimals.

Week 3 (Week of September 15th)
Rational Numbers - Fraction Operations
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing positive and negative fractions.

Week 4 (Week of September 22nd)
Simplifying Expressions
Using properties and the distributive property.

Week 5 (Week of September 29th)
Evaluating Expressions
Practicing evaluation of expressions.

Week 6 (Week of October 6th)
Writing Expressions and Equations
Writing and solving expressions.

Week 7 (Week of October 13th)
Solving Basic Equations
Practicing two-step equations.

Week 8 (Week of October 20th)
Solving Multi-Step Equations
Solving equations with variables on both sides.

Week 9 (Week of October 27th)
Solving Special Equations
Solving absolute value equations.

Week 10 (Week of November 3rd)
Functions
Identifying and graphing functions.

Week 11 (Week of November 10th)
Calculating Slope
Identifying types of slope and rate of change.

Week 12 (Week of November 17th)
Finding Slope
Determining slope from graphs, two points, and real-world applications.

Week 13 (Week of November 24th)
Graphing Linear Relationships
Understanding slope-intercept form, slope, and y-intercept.

Week 14 (Week of December 1st)
Graphing Linear Equations
Using intercepts and exploring point-slope form.

Week 15 (Week of December 8th)
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Exploring their relationships.

Week 16 (Week of December 15th)
Graphing Linear Equations
Further exploration of graphing methods.

Week 17 (Week of December 22nd)
Scatter Plots
Constructing and interpreting scatter plots.

Week 18 (Week of December 29th)
Lines of Best Fit
Exploring and interpreting trend lines.

Week 19 (Week of January 5th)
Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
Working with multi-step inequalities.

Week 20 (Week of January 12th)
Solving Compound Inequalities
Understanding and solving compound inequalities.

Week 21 (Week of January 19th)
Solving Absolute Value Inequalities
Exploring absolute value inequalities.

Week 22 (Week of January 26th)
Graphing Inequalities
Understanding and graphing inequalities.

Week 23 (Week of February 2nd)
Solving Systems by Graphing
Learning how to solve systems through graphing.

Week 24 (Week of February 9th)
Solving Linear Systems
Using substitution to solve systems.

Week 25 (Week of February 16th)
Solving Linear Systems
Using elimination to solve systems.

Week 26 (Week of February 23rd)
Number of Solutions
Exploring special types of systems.

Week 27 (Week of March 2nd)
Systems of Inequalities
Understanding and solving systems of inequalities.

Week 28 (Week of March 9th)
Properties of Exponents
Exploring product and quotient properties.

Week 29 (Week of March 16th)
Zero and Negative Exponents
Understanding their applications.

Week 30 (Week of March 23rd)
Scientific Notation
Exploring and performing operations with scientific notation.

Week 31 (Week of March 30th)
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Practicing polynomial operations.

Week 32 (Week of April 6th)
Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials
Understanding multiplication and factoring.

Week 33 (Week of April 13th)
Polynomial Equations
Exploring polynomial equations.

Week 34 (Week of April 20th)
Quadratic Equations - Introduction
Understanding the basics of quadratic equations.

Week 35 (Week of April 27th)
Solving Quadratic Equations
Learning different solution methods.

Week 36 (Week of May 4th)
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Exploring how to graph quadratics.

👋🏼  Welcome, Mathletes!  👋🏼

Welcome to Mathletes - discover your learner's true potential and take their learning adventure to new heights! Our program is all about mastery, engagement, and confidence-building, leaving behind any fears of math. In our classroom community of respect and friendship, both homeschooled and traditional learners will come together to explore math, fostering a cooperative and supportive learning environment.

During our year together, we will dive into the world of algebra 1, exploring the standards to create a solid foundation. With the power of Nearpod's gamification, learning becomes an engaging experience, igniting your child's passion for math. Your child will receive expert guidance from a certified educator in the comfort of your home, creating a dynamic classroom environment that fosters growth. 

📓 Inside Our Classroom 📓

Each week we will explore a new algebra 1 topics. We reinforce knowledge and skills by beginning with warm-ups to review past topics and ensure a strong foundation. A mini-lesson follows, where we dive deep into the current week's subject, providing students with a comprehensive understanding. To apply what they've learned, we use the effective "I do, we do, you do" approach, allowing for guided practice before transitioning to independent exercises.  We wrap up each session with a student-selected Gimkit game to reinforce multiplication facts. 


📚 Ongoing Learning Support 📚

To enhance learning beyond the classroom, I offer learners a set of teacher-created printables for five days of additional practice, complementing and reinforcing the lessons to ensure better mastery. Following each class, a YouTube link is provided in the virtual classroom, allowing learners to review the answers and assess their own work. Additionally, throughout the year, I periodically supply printables and notes to support both learners and parents on their learning journey.

 💻 What is Nearpod  💻

Nearpod, a free program, empowers learners to actively participate in class according to their comfort level. With Nearpod, students can showcase their work, seek assistance or ask questions privately. As an educator, I utilize this platform to share my interactive slideshows, featuring engaging lesson slides and personalized math problems for each student to solve. The real-time nature of Nearpod enables me to observe their problem-solving process, facilitating individualized instruction and personalized guidance. Accessing this program is easy for your child; they simply need to copy the class link provided or enter the code into the Nearpod App, opening up a world of interactive and tailored learning experiences.  If your learner prefers paper and pencil, they can still easily participate in our lessons as all material is viewed on the Zoom screen share.

⭐  We're a Team  ⭐

I will share a monthly newsletter in the classroom at the start of every month. This newsletter will be a valuable resource for you, containing weekly topics we will cover, any schedule changes, and helpful tips and tricks to support your learners at home. I encourage you and your learner to reach out at any time with questions or concerns you may have. Let's work together to create a nurturing and successful learning environment where your child can thrive.

🎉  Let's make math magic happen at Mathletes!  🎉