Pre-Algebra 5 Week Crash Course (Grades 7-9)
In this 5 week course, students will prepare themselves to learn algebraic concepts, preparing them for higher level mathematics and critical thinking. Differentiated assignment options.
Vanessa Roach
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What's included
10 live meetings
7 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This is an intensive course and students will have short daily homework. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of algebraic concepts and be ready to tackle pre-algebra in the fall. Students can also take this course to make sure they have a solid understanding of pre-algebra before moving to algebra. Teacher supplies all materials that will be printed by the student/parent before each class. Students will have short, in-class quizzes at the end of each unit. Technology, games, activities, and more will be provided and utilized. Students will be added to google classroom to make assignments and work submissions easier. This summer, we will explore: Unit 1 – Numbers and Operations (integers) (1 week) Unit 2 - Expressions and Properties (distributive property, simplifying expressions) (1 week) Unit 3 - Equations and Inequalities (one-step and two-step equations, solving and graphing inequalities) Unit 5 - Geometry (pythagorean theorem, composite figures, missing values, angles) Class Breakdown: Warmup Go over homework questions New Lesson Instruction/Notes (I do, we do, you do) Exit Ticket Homework assignment (Differentiated options: On-level, remediation, and challenge)
Learning Goals
• Perform arithmetic operations with variables
• Understand the relationship between numbers
• Use mathematical identities to solve problems
• Rewrite rational expressions
• Create equations that describe numbers or relationships
• Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning
• Solve equations and inequalities in one variable
• Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically
• Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.
• Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving volume of cylinders, cones and
spheres.
Other Details
Supply List
Handouts on all information will be provided.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in English from University of Southern Indiana
👋 Hello, and thank you for visiting my Outschool profile! Since I was 5 years-old, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. Now, 7 years in my career, I still love it. There is nothing that I enjoy more than helping my students reach their goals and become better readers, writers, and thinkers. In all of my classes, I incorporate evidence-based techniques and strategies and focus on making learning enjoyable.
In my brick-and-mortar classes, I work with all levels of students (IEP students, general education, and high ability students). My goal as a teacher is to foster critical thinking and communication skills in order to help your child achieve their goals and become more proficient readers, writers, and critical thinkers. More than that, I encourage students to fall in love with learning.
For Outschool, I teach literature-based courses, novel studies, writing courses, grammar, vocabulary/etymology, test prep, and reading comprehension/strategies. My classes cater to all learning types and students are expected to participate in order to get the most out of the lesson. Students will complete my classes feeling accomplished and successful, as building confidence and true enjoyment in the subject is my first priority.
I have specialized training/experience in helping students prepare for most types of test prep including: PSAT, SAT, NWEA, MAP tests, AP Literature Test, High school entrance exams (ISEE/SSAT (all levels), HSPT, and SHSAT
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and being frequently caffeinated.
🏅🏆 Experience/Education:
-BS in Education (Reading/English 3-12, Gifted Education 3-12, Special Education 5-12)
-TESOL (120 hour) certified
-Masters of Arts In English Teaching
-Certification in High Ability/Gifted Learning Strategies
-Certification in Teaching Students with Learning Exceptionalities
-SAT/PSAT Testing Administrator (5 years)
-Experience tutoring for a variety of tests (ACT/SAT, ISEE, SHSAT, AP, etc.)
-Harkness Socratic Seminar Trained
-Indiana Writing Workshop Trained
Thank you for your time! I hope to see your child in my classroom soon! Have a blessed day!Reviews
Live Group Class
$130
for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-12 learners per class
