The Most Essential Skill for All Levels of Algebra. Factoring.
Factoring is the most essential skill used in Algebra from 8th grade to fist year of college. In fact many students do not do well in future Algebra classes because they never learned factoring properly.
If your student is prepared now, he will NOT have to take remedial classes or summer school.
What's included
10 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. A page of exercises along with the solutions.Grading
Learner has the option of grades or not. If you want a grade , you must request it the first day of class. You must pass a take home final. Details to be provided.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
For a quick description see the video above. The way I teach this skill is very easy to learn and your child will be prepared for success in Algebra. I will show students how to do an exercise on the whiteboard. They will learn by actually doing example exercises during class. I will repeat with another exercise and will explain as many times as needed until the students are ready to do the exercises by themselves. Once started, I will check their answers for accuracy and follow up with any necessary explanations. I encourage all participants to try as many exercises as possible. I follow up the class with an upload of homework with the solutions. (For students who have Math anxiety) I set up the chat in the class for private. So students can answer questions in the chat and only I get to see the answers.I do not call on anyone to answer questions in front of the class, I simply write an exercise on the whiteboard and encourage all to answer via the chat, again in private and I give you private feedback. This lowers the anxiety level a ton. :) Course prerequisite: Students must be fluent in the four operations with positive and negative numbers. Students must be able to multiply two terms. (X+3)(X-9) PLEASE NOTE: If no one shows at 10 minutes into the class. The class is canceled. No make ups, no refunds, NO EXCEPTIONS. The course breakdown is as follows: Week 1: Arithmetic factoring. Week 2: Monomial factoring. Week 3: Factoring two sums trinomials. Week 4: Factoring two differences trinomials. Week 5: Factoring perfect square trinomials. Week 6: Factoring one sum and one difference trinomials. Week 7: Factoring difference of perfect squares. Week 8: Factoring completely. Week9: Factoring Perfect Cubes Week 10: Review
Learning Goals
Students will learn to "take algebraic expressions apart" (FACTORING).
This is an absolutely essential, required skill in Algebra. It helps with common core curriculum with the S.A.T. and with any Mathematics entrance exam for high school or college.
It reinforces Algebra skills like no other.
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Arithmetic factoring
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Monomial factoring
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Factoring two sums trinomials
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Factoring two differences trinomials
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
A notebook and pencil required of student. Practice exercises uploaded weekly.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Houston
As a private tutor since 1995 I learned that students want a math teacher who is friendly, non-judgemental and is interested in their success in math.
Students want concise and simple explanations.
I have developed my own method of teaching this skill.
I have successfully taught this skill to hundreds of students .
Once you learn it you will never forget it.
After watching Khan Academy and You tube videos on this topic I have seen nothing like the method I teach.
This skill is essential in order to learn Algebra properly.
I provide quality instruction to your child, you will be glad you chose me as his/her math teacher.
You can find out more about me by visiting miamitutor.com
For an example of how I teach paste the link below in your browser search.
The YouTube video is kind of old but it received 35,000 views.
https://youtu.be/mi-MRUwx8Dc
Reviews
Live Group Course
$50
weekly or $250 for 10 classes2x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 66 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-7 learners per class