What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. 1-2 per weekMastery Evaluation
A quiz will be posted bi-weekly. It will be posted in the classroom and will be graded when it is returned to the teacher through Outschool Conversations.Assessment
Students will be given a weekly quiz and the answer key. This will give them accountability and feedback. I will provide informal feedback to parents. lf desired, parent's can register for individual tutoring sessions. As part of these sessions, I will grade tests. These sessions will be a separate cost.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In Algebra 2, homeschooling students and parents realize they need help. As a homeschooling parent of about 20 years and a current math teacher (both online and at a learning center), I understand this need. I am passionate about providing instruction to help students master math topics. I taught Saxon math to my own kids and have 30 years of experience teaching Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Precalculus in the classroom and tutoring. This includes 8 years of online instruction. This experience has helped me learn a variety of ways to make math more easily understood. I am an enthusiastic instructor and I like to use available technology to make online learner better. In class, I will provide instruction on the daily topics and offer opportunities for students to participate and ask questions. In addition, students can post in the classroom questions in advance, and I will either answer in class or in a response in the classroom. Students will be encouraged to complete example problems in class so that they can get immediate feedback. I will make every effort to ensure that all students have a positive learning experience. We will regularly play Kahoot games to reinforce their learning. I recommend that student's leave their cameras on so that I can get visual cues on their understanding. This also helps them to interact and have a full educational experience. Students will practice SAT and ACT type questions as well as learn to use Desmos, which is the calculator on the digital SAT. This class will cover lessons 31 - 62. The next class will cover the next 32 lessons. In this way you can complete the book. Two lessons will be taught each meeting day. Please see the schedule for changes due to holidays. In the event that a weekly meeting needs to be rescheduled, it will meet on Friday at the same time.
Learning Goals
In the words of John Saxon, "Algebra is not difficult. Algebra is just different." Students need time to learn new things. After class, each student should leave class with a foundational understanding of the daily topics.
Students will be prepared to complete practice problems on their own. I recommend that they complete the practice set (labeled with letters) as soon as possible. Then they should complete the numbered practice problems.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Saxon Math Curriculum16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Lessons 31/32
Negative Reciprocals/Quotient Theorem
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Lessons 33/34
Major Rules of Algebra/Uniform Motion
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Lessons 35/36
Angles in Polygons/Contrived Problems
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Lessons 37/38
Chemical Compounds/Powers of Sums
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should have successfully completed Algebra 1 and the first 30 lessons of Saxon Algebra 2. Please ask about 1:1 tutoring if you need to catch up before class begins.
Supply List
Saxon Algebra 2 Student Text (3rd Edition), Notebook paper or notebook, Scientific Calculator. I recommend the TI-30x iis. If students use the same calculator, it is easier to help them. Saxon Algebra 2 Solutions Manual is recommended Saxon Algebra 2 Tests if desired.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
I have been a certified high school math teacher for many years. I currently teach high school math at a university model school. My undergraduate degree is math education. My master's degree is in Educational Technology and Online Learning.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$38
weekly2x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-8 learners per class