The Language of Linear Equations

Completed by 5 learners

Ages 12-16

Live Group Class

In this six week course we will discover how to communicate linear equations through; graphs, equations, and tables.

Toni Redmiles (Bryant)

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(360 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 6 weeks

2-6 learners per class

45 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

6 live meetings

4 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

This class is meant to be a continuation of skills and learning for the class The Language of Algebra. 
In the class we will look at: the characteristics of a linear equation, the ways we can communicate data with a linear equation, how to solve linear equations, and how to write linear equations. 

I like to show the students the way the math rules work so that it is easier to remember them. This way the curiosity of knowing how something works will move the gears of critical thinking. After I have shown them a pattern and why it works. I will ask them to apply it to a hard problem. If they can use these skills in different ways, I know they have mastered the concepts. I believe to memorize math is not understanding, but to apply math is not only understanding but fluency! To obtain this level of understanding, I will lead the students on a journey to discovering math through discussion, observation, and application of the math being used. If this is the kind of math class, you want then I am the teacher for you. 

I am a homeschooler, and I enjoy the freedom of figuring out how my child is assessed. I will give suggested practice problems each class and provide an answer key. Whether or not the practice problems are mandatory and graded is up to the parent. I will give in-class assignments such as discovery labs and discussion word problems. I will send out a report on your student at the end of the Eight weeks. It will be up to the parent to decide what to do with the information.
Before this class, your student should know basic operations with rational numbers (integers, fractions, decimals). Students should be able to solve for an unknown variable using opposite operation. Students should be able to break down a word problem into mathematical phrases. We will be working with linear equations which are in the first degree, so a knowledge of exponents is not required but will help the student with the basic fluency of math. If your student struggles with these concepts I suggest first taking Hands on Fun With Rational Numbers and/or The Language of Algebra. You can find these classes on my page. If a section is not scheduled feel free to request a section to be opened.

Course Breakdown (subject to change)
Week 1-2 Topic one: Characteristic of a linear equation
Week 3-4 Topic two: Communicating linear equations (graphically, numerically, symbolically)
Week 5-6 Topic three: Linear equation word problems 
*Bonus topic if we have time would be variations

Learning Goals

Students will learn the characteristics of a linear equation
Students will be able to identify slope and y-intercept
Students will be able to graph linear equations using rise over run, intercepts, table of values or points
Students will be able to write linear equations from a graph, a table of values or points, and a word problem.

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Toni Redmiles (Bryant)

Joined August, 2018

4.9

360reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

From August of 2014 till June 2018 I worked as an adjunct math instructor and the program coordinator of the learning lab at Southern WV Community and Technical College. As the program coordinator of the learning labs I saw a lot of student who had been taught to memorize math instead of discover math. My experience not only as a math instructor, but as a radio engineer and data analysts has led me to the belief that math is best learned through skill building, discussion, and discovery. 
I decided that I wanted to work with students starting in Pre-algebra, Algebra one, and Geometry. Currently I teach the following classes: (Make sure to scroll to the end to find out about office hours)
Pre-Algebra Year one:
Discovering Pre-Algebra Part one
In this class we will discover the organization and purpose of order of operations. How to perform order of operations with different types of rational numbers (exponents, square roots, decimals, fractions, integers, absolute value).
Discovering Pre-Algebra Part two
In this class we will discover proportional thinking and how it applies to different ideas in math (unit rates, unit conversions problems, discounts, tax, gratuity, markup’s, markdown’s, late fees, similar figures). We will also look at simple interest.
Discovering Pre-algebra Part three
In this class we will discover statistics and how to collect (Mean, median, mode, mid-range), display (box plots, stem and leaf, histograms, circle graph, and more), and interpret data (Venn diagram, tree diagram, Probability, and odds).

Pre-Algebra Year two
Discovering Pre-Algebra Part four
In this class we will discover the basics of Algebra (combining like terms, one and two step equations, one variable inequalities, absolute value equations, basics of exponents and radicals, scientific notation)
Discovering Pre-Algebra part five
In this class we will discover basic geometry skills for 2-d and 3-d shapes.
Discovering Pre-Algebra Part six
In this class we will discover graphing and linear equations.
Algebra one:
Discovering Algebra one: Part 1
Discovering Expression, Equations, Inequalities, linear equations and mathematical reasoning.

Discovering Algebra One Part 2
Shifting and reflecting Linear equations, Function families, domain and range, systems of equations and inequalities.
Discovering Algebra One Part 3
Discover the rules and properties of exponents and radicals. How to apply the Pythagorean Theorem and is converse to real life situation.

Discovering Algebra One Part 4
In the class you will work with polynomials, factoring and quadratic equations.

I love math and I hope that your learner finds my love for math infectious!

******* On Thursday, Friday and Saturday I have another job (well I babysit my grand babies) if you email during one of these days I may not be able to get back to you until Sunday or Monday.