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This FLEX class will help your self-directed learner build a solid foundation for Algebra 1. Ideal to take up to 2 years before entering algebra 1. 

Format:
-20 Weeks, broken down into two semesters
-2 pre-recorded video lessons each week (40 video lessons total!)
-PDF notes/curriculum each week (printing encouraged)
-Homework assigned after each pre-recorded video
-VIDEO answer keys for each homework (that's 20 additional videos to ensure your learner has a thorough understanding)

Key Features:
-Pre-Recorded Video Lessons
-PDF Notes/Curriculum for each lesson
-Graded Homework (through Google Forms)
-Homework Answer Keys (with VIDEO explanations)
-Personalized homework/assessment feedback from teacher, if requested
-24/7 Outschool Classroom support

Teacher Style/Philosophy:
Each learner is on their own math journey and unique in the way they learn. My goals are to teach to the students' needs and encourage students while they learn these core concepts. Beyond the math, the goal is to work alongside caregivers to prepare their learner(s) for the future. This is accomplished through setting class expectations, ensuring students feel seen and heard, giving encouragement, and normalizing mistakes. Mistakes will be made, and that is okay! It is an eye-opening part of the learning process.

Mastering the core pre-algebra math concepts is half of the goal of this FLEX class, the other half of the goal is to help students get more comfortable with facing and overcoming challenges, thus gaining confidence. The biggest battle we all face with overcoming challenges is the six inches between our ears. I'm looking forward to being a part of your learner growing in their math journey!

This class will require consistent work, but you will reap the reward for the effort you give!

Course Outline:
--BEGINNING OF SEMESTER 1--
Week 1 - Introductions/Integer Operations 
We will learn and practice how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive and negative numbers.

Week 2 - Distributive Property 
Walk through the process of distributing integers and variables to other integers and variables (polynomials).

Week 3 - Combining Like Terms
Building upon the previous weeks' skills, students will identify and group like terms. We will cover what makes a term unique and use concrete examples to build conceptual understanding.

Week 4 - Solving One-Step Equations
Learn the mechanics of solving a one-step equation. We go back to the basics to give students conceptual understanding of the strategies used to solve equations

Week 5 - Solving One-Step Equations (Word Problems)
Students will be able to read word problems and construct an equation from the given information. Students will also be creating their own word problem and solving!

Week 6 - Solving Two-Step Equations
We kick it up a notch this week to tackle two-step equations. Students will learn the optimal way to solve these types of problems.

Week 7 - Solving Two-Step Equations (Word Problems)
Students will master the art of creating algebraic expressions from word problems. They will create their own word problem that requires a two-step solution.

Week 8 - Solving Through Substitution
Various examples will be given to students to demonstrate how to plug variables into expressions. The types of problems given this week will simultaneously serve as a review of the previous weeks.

Week 9 - Pythagorean Theorem
This first section of Pythagorean Theorem will cover the reasoning behind why the formula works, the formula itself, and basic use of solving through substitution with the formula.

Week 10 - Pythagorean Theorem
We will conclude semester 1 through challenging Pythagorean Theorem problems that incorporate all of the previous weeks' content. Students' hard work will pay off as they use their refined math skills to solve these problems.

--END OF SEMESTER 1--

--BEGINNING OF SEMESTER 2--
Week 11 - Graph Basics 
We will review/learn the basic parts of the coordinate plane. Students will familiarize themselves with plotting points, the quadrants, and identifying distance on a graph.

Week 12 - Proportional Relationships
Students will use word problems to graph points on a line. We will observe what connecting those points indicates and how linear relationships can be helpful in the real world. (k=y/x)

Week 13 - Non-Proportional Relationships
Building upon the previous weeks' skills, students will move into functions that have y-intercepts that do not equal zero. These will come from word problems. Students will see how they differ and are similar to proportional relationships. (y=mx+b)

Week 14 - Slope (from a Graph)
This week we introduce slope as a core concept of this course. We discuss the meaning of slope, its uses, and how to find it on a graph.

Week 15 - Slope (from a Table or Two Points)
For the second week of slope, students will reference proportional and non-proportional tables to identify the slopes of those relationships.

Week 16 - Slope from an Equation
For the third week of slope, learners will analyze equations in slope-intercept form to identify the slope.

Week 17 - Forms of Linear Equations (part 1 of 2)
Students learn the "tools" of working with linear equations. They learn about slope-intercept form, standard form, and point-slope form. Students will have to decide which form is appropriate to use with the given information.

Week 18 - Forms of Linear Equations (part 2 of 2)
After learning the different forms of linear equations, students will spend time manipulating equations and gaining proficiency at using these forms.

Week 19 - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Using our previous knowledge from the course, students will discover interesting facts about the slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines. They will identify the slopes of each and determine a rule based on their findings.

Week 20 - Distance on a Graph
Students will use their skills to find the distance on a graph. This will include plotting points and using the Pythagorean Theorem (distance formula) to find the length of diagonal lines.