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(Summer) Get Ready! Prep for Algebra I in 5 Weeks
Lauren M.S. Mathematics Education
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(34)
In this 5-week online course students will review the mathematical concepts essential for success in Algebra I. Perfect for students beginning Algebra I in the Fall. #academic
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
This course is designed to help students who are going to take Algebra I in the Fall or Spring. It's also a great class for students who have recently taken a middle school math or Pre Algebra course that is looking to review key concepts. In this summer session, we will review essential mathematical relationships that will set students up for success in Algebra I. I strongly recommend that students create a notebook specifically for this course that they can take with them and use as a...
10 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Operations with IntegersReview of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing with positive and negative numbers.Lesson 2Operations with FractionsReviewing of multiplying and dividing, common denominators, adding and subtracting, and simplifying fractions.Week 2Lesson 3Converting Decimals, Fractions, and PercentagesTips and processes that will quickly convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages.Lesson 4Order of OperationsReview of simplifying algebraic expressions using the order of operations with an emphasis on common errors.Week 3Lesson 5Properties of ExponentsApplying the product, quotient, and power rule. Understanding negative exponents and the zero exponent.Lesson 6Distributive PropertyReview how to combine like terms and distribute expression across grouping symbols.Week 4Lesson 7Solving EquationsSolving equations with one-step, two-step, variables on both sides, grouping, and distributive property.Lesson 8Solving Word ProblemsWriting mathematical expressions to represent real-life quantities. Writing and solving equations to solve real-world problems.Week 5Lesson 9Slope and Linear ModelsFinding the slope of proportional models. Identifying slope from real-world contexts. Writing the slope-intercept form of an equation from graphs and tables.Lesson 10Graphing FunctionsGraphing linear equations in slope-intercept form. Graphing linear equations in standard form using intercepts.
Homework Offered
Optional practice and solutions will be provided.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
I recommend students start a new, spiral bound notebook for this course that they can take with them into their future math classes.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Instruction will be presented through Outschool Zoom using a screenshare of Google Slides, the Zoom whiteboard, and Desmos classroom activities. Desmos classroom activities may be used for in class practice. Accounts will not be required for any external tools.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(34)
I teach high school level math classes from Algebra I through Calculus and including Statistics, Trigonometry, and Geometry. I taught high school for 9 years and I now write online curriculum while teaching night classes at my local community...
Group Class
$40
weekly or $200 for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
3-10 learners per class
