Pre Algebra- A Problem-Solving Approach (Full course)

This is a high-involvement and discussion-based class. Students will be required to participate actively in each class. If there are printouts for the day, they will be posted at least 24 hours in advance. If students cannot access a printer, materials will be viewable on the screen. 
This math course aligns with a typical pre algebra math curriculum. However, it is designed also to prepare students to take Algebra 1 as the next course. Students should have a good understanding of the following concepts: fractions, decimals, percentages, and integer operations. Understand ratios, proportions, rates, writing, solving, and graphing one step equations involving variables. 

This is a problem based learning course, which means students will explore mathematics using complex problems and activities rather than just listening to lectures. Students are highly encouraged to come to class with cameras and microphones on for the best class experience. 


After each class, students will be given a homework assignment and written and/or video notes that correlate with the lesson. If students complete and turn in the homework, I will give them individual feedback and keep track of their progress. It is highly recommended that students complete the homework each week. 
Students enrolled for an entire semester will receive an individual transcript at the end of the semester with their strengths and weaknesses. 

The course will follow the following schedule (Spring 2025): 
Week of Jan. 6: Linear Equations in Two Variables
Week of Jan. 13:Standard Form and Slope Intercept Form 
Week of Jan. 20:Graphing and Writing Equations for a Line
Week of Jan. 27: Equations, Graphs, and their Solutions
Week of Feb. 3: Introduction to Systems of Equations
Week of Feb. 10: Types of Solutions to Systems of Equations
Week of Feb. 17: Solving Systems of Equations (by substitution and elimination)
Week of Feb. 24: Writing and Solving Systems of Equations
Week of March 3:(Meet 4x) Understanding, Interpreting and Graphing Functions
Week of March 10: (Meet 2x) Linear Functions
Week of March 17: No Class
Week of March 24: Linear Functions in Geometry 
Week of March 31: Associations in Data: Scatter Plots and Line of Best Fit
Week of April 7: Linear Models and Categorical Data 
Week of April 14: Squares and Square Roots
Week of April 21: Pythagorean Theorem 
Week of April 28: Pythagorean Theorem and Irrational Numbers 
Week of May 5: Rational and Irrational Numbers
Week of May 12: Make Up Week/Review Week