👋Hello and Welcome!😊✨

Pre-Requisites:
🧠 Students must know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive numbers fluently (a calculator may be used if it is a regular part of your learner’s math journey)
🧠 Students must know how to perform math operations with decimals and fractions (NOTE: We primarily use integers in this class) as well as round decimals
🧠 Students must have introductory knowledge about data analysis, line graphs, and proportionality

👋I am very excited to roll out this course! Through tutoring and teaching for pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, the SAT, the ACT, and the TSI, I have seen the fundamental building blocks in math that are necessary for success. I take some of the most common areas students need reinforcement in and package them into this course. One of my favorite aspects about this course is students will leave with a math notebook they can reference for the years to come - a worthwhile investment! 

📚This course acts as a strong reinforcement for students who already have a math curriculum or want a summer math review, or, if coupled with Pre-Algebra Course Semester 2 and the homework assigned, this course can act as one semester of a FULL year of homeschooling math.

🎯My goals are to teach to the students' needs and encourage students while they learn these core concepts. I accomplish this through setting high expectations and making sure students feel seen and heard. Mistakes will be made, and that is okay! It is all part of the learning process. Engagement through the mic, reactions, and/or the chat are highly encouraged!

👩‍🏫 The method of teaching will be a mix of "I do, we do, you do" (which means I will be demonstrating the content first) and giving the students problems to try out on their own first. I often use questions to allow students to think critically without giving the answers away. I love student-to-student interaction and will be incorporating it as much as possible through online discussions.

🚨FAQ
❓How do I know if this class is right for my learner?
Every learner is unique in their math journey and finding the right fit is best for everyone involved. If you still are unsure if this is the right class for your learner, reach out via message and/or take this 10 question assessment! 😊 https://forms.gle/4ZgXUp8UGVyKKGnu7
❓What if my learner can’t make a live class meeting?
Appointments, sicknesses, and life events happen! All live meetings are recorded and posted to the classroom a few hours after class ends. Your learner can view the “Recordings” tab to view any missed lessons and/or re-watch the live lesson.
❓Does this class offer homework?
Yes. Two homework assignments are posted every week after the live class meeting. These are short assignments and are graded automatically upon submission. BONUS: I post video answer keys where I not only share the answers, but I walk through the steps!
❓Do you offer approval of class completion for a transcript?
Yes, upon request.
❓Do cameras have to be on in class?
Once you video verify at the beginning of class, learners may choose to turn their camera off and on at their discretion. So long as they are complying with Outschool’s video safety standards, they are good to go!


📝Course Outline📝
Week 1 - Introductions/Integer Operations 
We will be introducing ourselves and discussing classroom expectations. We will review 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 our semester course 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.


❓🤷Have questions about which class is right for your learner? Take this assessment ➡️ https://forms.gle/4ZgXUp8UGVyKKGnu7
Have more questions? Send me a message; I'm happy to help you find the right fit 😊

NOTE: Make-up days are available if the teacher is unable to attend class (this would be due only to an emergency/illness). Make-up days will be added as an extra week of classes at the end of the course. Times and days will be the same as the listed class times.