PreAlgebra is Elementary(3): Still More Basic Algebra Concepts You Should Know
Part 3 of 4 -A Very Very Beginner's Class helping your student prepare for Middle School Pre-Algebra. A review of basic PreAlgebra math concepts needed for the next level of their middle school math journey. *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 an 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.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
Please note this is Not a full PreAlgebra Course or Class
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.
- Transitioning from elementary math to middle school math.
How is the class structured:
This is course #3 of 4. Students will meet for 4 days in one week. Each day will be one 50 minute session. There will be one or two interrelated concepts taught in each session. Each day of the course builds upon the previous day's activities, so please plan to attend all 4 days.
This class has lecture with examples, students work examples, student creation of various problems, and student discussion about using a concept taught and using it to solve mathematical problems.
This third course will focus on Variable Input/Output concepts and then Working with Exponent and Division rules.
Outline:
Day 1: If / Then -- If X then Y -- Creating Solutions Tables (Input/Output),
Day 2: If X then Y continued -- Using a Coordinate Plane, Plotting Points, Plotting a line.
Day 3: Introduction to Slope (Rise and Run)
Day 4: Creating a line using Slope Intercept format (y=mx+b)
Prior Knowledge:
Students will need to know how to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
Students should have completed PreAlgebra is Elementary(1) or have working knowledge & understanding of unknown variables, and evaluating expressions using substitution,
Students should have completed PreAlgebra is Elementary(2) or have working knowledge of calculations using (+,-) Integers
(Helpful) - a basic understanding of plotting coordinates.Learning Goals
Students Will Be Able To (SWBAT):
- simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions using numerical substitutions.
- create a solutions table for variables x,y in simple linear equations
- plot coordinates (points) on a coordinate grid
- demonstrate the connection of linear equations to points on a line on a coordinate grid
- plot coordinates and lines using rise and run
- Find the slope of a line using a graph
- Create a line using x and y intercepts
Other Details
Supply List
Graph Paper!! Writing Pencil and Eraser Colored Pencils Lined Notebook paper(optional if no graph paper) Ruler (optional) Whiteboard and Marker (optional) Graphing Whiteboard
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
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 103 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-12
1-6 learners per class
