Pre-Geometry/Algebra I Summer Review - 6 Week Course (60 Min per Week)
In this 6-week online course (mid July-Aug), I will take students through key Algebra I topics that are most important for success in Geometry. The class will meet once per week for 60 min and include homework to reinforce topics.
Abby RP
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What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Worksheets will be distributed each week to reinforce the concepts discussed in class. These are not mandatory but will contain answer keys so students can practice key skills and check their work. 5 minutes will be reserved at the start of each class for homework questions from the previous lesson.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 10
Course Length: 6 weeks (mid July-Aug 2024) Meeting Frequency: 1 meeting per week Class time: 60 min Hello! In this 6-week online course (mid July-Aug), I will take students through a review of key Algebra I topics that are most important for success in Geometry. I am a passionate educator with 6+years experience teaching both Algebra and Geometry in the classroom and tutoring both online and in-person. The class will meet once per week for 60 min and include homework to reinforce topics. This course has been designed to reinforce Algebra I topics each week to provide a comprehensive review of key skills before a student moves on to Geometry in their math curriculum. The lectures will be given over zoom and include ample practice problems to work on during class and homework worksheets to practice between classes. Students should come prepared with paper, pencils, and whatever calculator they use in their Math class, and assigned homework is not mandatory but strongly encouraged and will be reviewed weekly. The course progression is planned as follows: Week 1: Order of Operations (PEMDAS) and Evaluating Expressions Week 2: Radicals (simplifying, rationalizing, and operations) Week 3: Solving Equations (one step, two step, multi step, variables on both sides, and equations vs. expressions) Week 4: Exponents & Polynomial Expressions (exponent rules and adding, subtracting, and multiplying (FOIL) polynomial expressions) Week 5: Factoring (GCF, guess and check method, difference of two perfect squares, and perfect square trinomials) Week 6: Quadratic Functions (graphing, characteristics of the quadratic graph, vertex form, solving by factoring, and the quadratic formula) If you'd like to dive further into any weekly topic, please book a slot in my other course, “1:1 Private Math Tutoring: Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II (45 Min)”, which is an as-needed, one-on-one tutoring session, bookable on a flexible schedule. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! Hope to see you in my virtual classroom soon! Abby RP
Learning Goals
Students will improve understanding of key Algebra concepts to increase confidence in foundational math concepts for Geometry and beyond.Students will increase confidence in graphing and properties of linear and quadratic functions.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Order of Operations & Evaluating Expressions
This lesson will review simplifying expressions using order of operations (PEMDAS) and evaluating expressions to sharpen key skills such as integer operations, exponents, and plugging in values for variables. 60 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Radicals
This lesson will review simplifying radicals, rationalizing when a radical is in the denominator of a fraction, and the rules for tackling operations with radicals. 60 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Solving Equations
This lesson will provide a comprehensive review of solving one-step, two-step, and multi-step-equations, including ones with variables on both sides, and explore the differences between simplifying an expression and solving an equation for the possible values of a variable. 60 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Exponents & Polynomial Expressions
This lesson will begin with a review of the 10 exponent rules and then move on to operations with polynomial expressions: how to add, subtract, and multiply (distribution property and FOIL). 60 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Supply List
Notebook, pencils, and the calculator used in their school's math class
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from SOAS University of London
Bachelor's Degree from University of Notre Dame
I am an experienced mathematics educator with 6+ years classroom and tutoring experience. I taught Algebra I and Geometry at the secondary school level and have over 200+ private tutoring hours in all math levels under my belt. I am passionate about education and finding the right way to explain concepts to see that spark of understanding in my students' eyes. Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $150 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-10 learners per class
