Mrs. Moss' Pre-Algebra Course
Are your children intimidated by math? In this course, students will meet twice weekly for 17 weeks to master math concepts while building confidence and having fun!
Mrs. Moss
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
34 live meetings
34 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be responsible to complete 15-20 math problems twice a week. Depending on the student/class a multiplication speed test might also be assigned. All homework will need to be turned in 1 hour before class so that we can review the incorrect answers together. There will also be quizzes (10-15 questions each) and a mid-unit and final test (35-50 questions each).Assessment
The teacher will grade homework, quizzes, and tests with a percentage grade. Upon request, parents can receive the results at any time.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 8
The teacher will follow the format of the Math-U-See Pre-Algebra textbook. Twice weekly students will listen to a brief lecture from the teacher. The teacher will clearly demonstrate practice problems. The teacher will engage all of the students with comprehension checks, learning games, and engaging slides. We will practice the problems together as a class to build confidence, answer questions, and practice skills. As the goal of our math drills is mastery, the students will then take turns reteaching the skills. All students will work together, build each other up, and share in one another's successes. The topics covered in this course will be: Week 1: Negative Numbers (Adding and Subtracting), Week 2: Negative Numbers (Multiplication, Division), Integers, and Number Line [Quiz] Week 3: Exponents and Timeline Week 4: Negative Numbers (Exponents) and Roots/Radicals Week 5: Solve for an Unknown with Additive Inverse and Pythagorean Theorem [Quiz] Week 6: Associative, Commutative Property, and Distributive Property Week 7: Solve for the Unknown (Multiplicative Inverse, Order of Operation) Week 8: [MID-UNIT TEST] Week 9: Surface Area and Conversions Week 10: Conversions and Absolute Value [Quiz] Week 11: Ration, Proportion, and Similar Polygons Week 12: Least Common Multiple, Prime Factorization, Greatest Common Factor [Quiz] Week 13: Polynomials (Addition) and Volume of a Cylinder Week 14: Polynomials (Multiplication), Adding/Subtracting Time, and Same Difference Theorem Week 15: Volume of a Cone and Pyramid and Military Time (Adding/Subtracting) Week 16: Measurement (Adding/Subtracting), Irrational Numbers, the Square Root Formula, and Real Numbers Week 17: [FINAL TEST] Each class will follow the routine of the following Minute(s) 0:01 - 0:05 Greetings, Catching up. Minutes 0:05 - 0:12 Answer questions from the homework assignment Minutes 0:12 - 0:20 Lecture on new material Minutes 0: 20 - 0:35 Practice problems on the whiteboard Minutes 0:35 - 0:45 Work on problems independently and Answer Questions Minutes 0:45 - 0:55 Break-out rooms and teach skills to one another Minutes 0:55 - 1:00 Closing, homework assignment given, bye-byes Students should be competent in the multiplication and division of multi-digit numbers.
Learning Goals
Students will feel confident entering into the exciting world of Algebra. They will have fully mastered all critical skills to set them up for a successful algebraic journey.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and notebook. It is advisable that the student keeps all notes together. It would also be beneficial for Parents to print out all hand-outs prior to class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
After teaching pre-algebra in a private school for 3 years, I turned my attention to homeschooling. While homeschooling, I have continued to practice teaching math in a small group setting for over 10 years. I am a patient teacher and strive to make the math concepts simple while showing the daily application of skills. Reviews
Live Group Class
$19
weekly2x per week, 17 weeks
60 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
4-10 learners per class
