This class will review basic Pre-Algebra skills with a focus on preparing for Algebra 1. 
Students are able to join for a day if they only need a refresher on a specific topic or stay for the whole course to get a complete review of Pre-Algebra. 

At the beginning of each session we will review any skills needed for the lesson with a set of warm-up problems. Next, as a class, we will solve several problems related to the goal of the session. At the end of each session, students will have an opportunity to attempt several problems on their own. This allows students to gain confidence in their abilities, discover any additional questions, and receive instant feedback about their work. 

In my classes, I love to hear student's ideas on how to solve different problems. I think it is valuable for students to make mistakes because that is how we learn and grow. This means students will attempt and discuss problems as a class while I offer feedback and suggestions. 

Blank copies of the notes will be posted at the beginning of each week. 

Below is the calendar for topics we will discuss in each session. 

Week 1
- June 14th: Order of Operations
- June 15th: Integers and Absolute Value
- June 16th: Integer Operations

Week 2
- June 21st: Estimating and Rounding
- June 22nd: Decimal Operations
- June 23rd: Simplifying Fractions

Week 3
- June 28th: Greatest Common Factor
- June 29th: Exponents
- June 30th: Exponent Operations

Week 4
- July 5th: Proportions
- July 6th: Fractions, Decimals, and Precents
- July 7th: Markup and Discount

Week 5
- July 12th: Solve One-Step Equations by Adding and Subtracting
- July 13th: Solve One-Step Equations by Multiplying and Dividing
- July 14th: Solve One-Step Inequalities

Week 6
- July 19th: Solve Multi-Step Equations
- July 20th: Equations with Variables on Both Sides
- July 21st: Solve Multi-Step Inequalities

Week 7
- July 26th: Equations with Two Variables
- July 27th: Slope and y-intercept
- July 28th: Writing Rules for Linear Functions