PreAlgebra is Elementary (1): Basic Algebra Math Concepts You Should Know
Part 1 of 4 -A Very Very Beginner's Introduction to PreAlgebra A review of basic PreAlgebra math concepts needed for middle school math and PreAlgebra Basics. Please Read Course Description for topics covered. *Not A Full Course #academic
Annetta Carpenter
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(212)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Practice Pages will be available.Assessment
Informal assessment will be done as a check for understanding. Students will be given an entry problem and and exit problem to solve using the technique taught and the ability to demonstrate that technique will indicate the student's level of understanding. No letter grade will be assigned, but if additional help is needed, I will reach out to the student individually. Homework will be available for Practice purposes.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 6
Beginner Level
***Please note this is Not a full PreAlgebra Course ***
**For students under age 10 Please Contact the Instructor prior to enrollment**
This class is intended for Students:
- Struggling with Pre-Algebra basic concepts
- Beginning a Pre-Algebra class and want inside help, techniques, or tips.
- Curious how elementary math works in Pre-Algebra concepts.
- Wanting to get a head start in their Middle School/PreAlgebra math journey.
How is the class structured:
Students will meet each day for 4 days. Each day will be one 50 minute session. . There will be one or two interrelated concepts taught in each session. Each session builds upon the previous session's activities, so please plan to attend all 4 sessions.
This class has lecture with examples, students work examples on the whiteboard, student creation of various problems, and student discussion about using a concept taught and using it to solve mathematical problems.
This first course will focus on introducing Unknown Variables. This basic knowledge and working understanding will be the basis for the next 3 courses (PreAlgebra is Elementary(2), PreAlgebra is Elementary(3), PreAlgebra is Elementary(4) )
Outline:
Day 1: Using the Alphabet --- Introduction to Unknown Variables
Day 2: Cancel That --- Using (+,-) Inverse Operations to Cancel & Solve for an Unknown Variable in simple Algebraic Equations.
Day 3: Cancel That --- Using (*, /) Inverse Operations to Cancel & Solve for an Unknown Variable in simple Algebraic Equations.
Day 4: Equations vs. Expressions, Evaluation by Substitution,
Prior Knowledge:
Students will need to know how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide Whole Numbers.Learning Goals
Students will be able to (SWBAT)
- recognize letters as unknown variables, and unknown variables are just numbers they need to figure out.
- recognize that unknown variables can be used in a variety of ways in various types of math problems.
- write multiplication and division correctly as used in algebraic expressions and equations.
- use inverse operations to cancel and solve for a single unknown variable.
- recognize the difference between Expressions and Equations
-Evaluate Expressions by using substitution
Other Details
Supply List
Pencil and Eraser Notebook paper Calculator Colored Pencils (optional) whiteboard & marker (optional)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am Mrs. Annetta - a math teacher for grades 5-8, Middle School, Ages 10-13
- Offering Self-Paced Middle School Math classes for students who are new to Middle School Math, Preparing to start Pre-Algebra, have just started Pre-Algebra classes, or are struggling with Pre-Algebra and want to get back to understanding the basics.
- Helping students take the Elementary math concepts they learned in grade school and apply them to Middle School & Pre-Algebra math.
- Helping middle school students who struggle with math, those who have math anxiety or fear, to gain more confidence in their own Mathematical abilities.
- No gizmos, gadgets, or games - we dig into the math.
- Building my classes around 4 main concepts:
What do you do?, How do you do it?, Why do you do it?, Where do you use it?
- Work with the 5 Basic Elements of Algebra:
Translate, Calculate, Evaluate, Simplify, and Solve
- Taught in public school for over 20 years both in the classroom and coaching students outside the classroom.
- Left public school teaching in 2017 and started my own Math Coaching Business.
- I have a BS in Business Management, a minor in Technical Theater, and a Masters Degree in Education.
- My goal is for all students that struggle with math, to begin understanding and excelling using basic mathematical reasoning skills.
- I believe in people's natural desire to make sense out of chaos. Therefore, I help students start with what they already know, then work to build their understanding of new concepts.
- Building a system of logic, reasoning, and understanding, combined with the student's ability to think and create, allows them to achieve and succeed in math.
(Think, Create, Achieve, Succeed)
Fun Facts: I live in Arizona (United States), I love to swim and dance. I enjoy arts and crafts (as long as directions are included). I am known as the question queen!
I look forward to helping your student the classroom!Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
weekly2x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Completed by 166 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
1-6 learners per class
