Puente hacia el Álgebra 1 | Preparándote para las matemáticas de la escuela secundaria

Welcome!
What will this class cover? 
We tackle a fundamental algebra 1 concept every week. We will cover core Algebra 1 concepts at a slower, discussion-based pace (for example, What will happen if you multiply "x" times "x," or How do we find the vertex of a parabola?).

Who is this class for?
This math class is perfect for students preparing to enter Algebra 1 within one year OR for students who are currently in Algebra 1 and want extra support/review. 

Are there any required materials?
Some weeks learners will be provided with an optional printable handout (posted on Sundays), and other weeks learners will just need a pencil and paper. 

What is your teaching style?
I act as the facilitator of learning rather than just the giver of information. The focus is on problem solving through discussion, and this works well with reluctant learners AND advanced learners! I give lots of examples and am interactive with learners.

What is the schedule?
Week 1 (Jan 7) Product of Powers + Power of a Power
Week 2 (Jan 14) Quotient of Powers
Week 3 (Jan 21) Power of a Product
Week 4 (Jan 28) Power of a Quotient
Week 5 (Feb 4) Negative Exponent
Week 6 (Feb 11) FOIL Method Using Distributive Property
Week 7 (Feb 18) Factoring GCF From Algebraic Expressions
Week 8 (Feb 25) Simplify Radicals
Week 9 (Mar 4) Add & Subtract Radicals
***SKIP week of March 11th "Spring Break"***
Week 10 (Mar 18) Multiply Radicals

More weeks will be added, though the day/time is subject to change.

NOTE: Though we cover several Algebra 1 concepts, this is not considered a full algebra 1 course. The concepts do not build upon one another, so feel free to join any time.

More on my teaching style:
My goals are to teach to the students' needs and encourage students while they learn these core concepts. I accomplish this through setting high expectations and making sure students feel seen and heard. Mistakes will be made, and that is okay! It is all part of the learning process.

The method of teaching will be a mix of "I do, we do, you do" (which means I will be demonstrating the content first) and giving the students problems to try out on their own first. I often use questions to allow students to think critically without giving the answers away. I love student-to-student interaction and will be incorporating it as much as possible through online discussions. That looks like giving students the opportunity to share their thought processes and answers.