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Pre-Algebra 1st Quarter
John F. Saenz
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(175)
Students will study the first quarter of Pre-Algebra 1 concepts over an eight week (once per week) or four week (twice per week) period.
Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
I used to tell my math students, "I'm not a big fan of numbers and equations. I especially dislike things like decimals and fractions. But, I absolutely love a puzzles, riddles, and finding clues to solve a good mystery." Well Math is all of those things that I love and more. Half the battle students face with math is confidence and the other half is interest or engagement. When students can associate math to a fun and challenging puzzle or mystery, and experience success in solving that...
8 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Adding/Subtracting, Multiplying/Dividing IntegersOperations with positive and negative numbers.Lesson 2Simplifying Algebraic Expressions, Solving Equations by Adding and SubtractingSolving single step equations using algebra.Week 2Lesson 3Solving Equations by Multiplying or Dividing, Solving Two-Step EquationsSolving multi-step equations.Lesson 4Solving Equations with Variables on both sidesIsolating a variable and solving multi-step equations.Week 3Lesson 5Solving Inequalities, Solving Multi-step InequalitiesUsing algebra to solve and graph inequalities.Lesson 6Rates and Unit RatesCalculating unit rates and applying concept to real world solutions.Week 4Lesson 7Converting Rates and Measurements, Solving ProportionsComparing and solving proportions and introduction to dimensional analysis.Lesson 8Scale Drawings and ModelsUsing proportions to apply solutions to archetectural
- Students will learn the prerequisite concepts needed to take a high school level Algebra 1 course.
I have been teaching pre-algebra for over fifteen years. I have also taught middle school math grades 6-8, algebra, geometry, algebra II, and pre-calculus. I am a certified teacher and I Currently teach pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and Algebra II at a private school.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assignments
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: includedDetails:Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Students will be assigned exercises related to each lesson. Answer keys will provide immediate feedback for each lesson.
Joined July, 2016
4.9
175reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is John Saenz. I am a father of four and a teacher and administrator of 25 years. I have helped develop the curriculum for two different schools, one a classical school in Nashville (St. Pius X Classical Academy) and a Diocesan parochial...
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Group Class
$200
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 98 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
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