Slay Algebra 1: Strengthen Algebra Skills and Practice Algebraic Thinking
In this ongoing course, learners will learn how to solve and graph problems including linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; functions; polynomial operations; exponents and radicals; and find and describe patterns.
Karrin Burns, M.A.-Licensed Educator
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(157)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 45 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Informal observation and feedback on tasks and discussionClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 9
Ready for Algebra 1? Let's slay it together! This ongoing course is designed to engage students to the concepts and practice of Algebra. This ongoing course emphasizes problem solving and critical thinking skills, while also providing a foundation in: - creating, solving, and graphing linear, quadratic equations and inequalities - polynomial operations (factoring, adding, subtracting, etc.) - applying functions - exponents and radicals Learners should have a solid understanding of maths through Pre-Algebra, and be enrolled in an Algebra class currently or within the next 6 months. The purpose of this class is problem-solving through the learning and practice of algebra; content for this class stands alone weekly and learners can join at any week. This class covers all major topics in Algebra 1 but does so less-extensively. * Week 1- Introduction to Creating and Solving Equations * Week 2- Linear Equations and Inequalities * Week 3- Graphing Linear Equations and Inequalities * Week 4- Functions * Week 5- Polynomial Operations * Week 6- Factoring Polynomials * Week 7- Radicals * Week 8- Quadratic Equations * Week 9- Quadratic Functions
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should be familiar with pre-algebra concepts like operations and number systems, order of operations, factoring, rate and ratio, etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
157reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from National-Louis University
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from University of Illinois at Chicago
Karrin Burns is a licensed and certified K-9 educator in the state of Illinois. She has over 10 years of public classroom teaching experience and 3 years of online teaching experience at all levels K-12, specializing in mathematics learning. Her current Outschool classes include PreK mathematics through Pre-Algebra.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly ($10 per class)3x per week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-15
3-6 learners per class
