Experience:  I have a BS in Mathematics and a Masters in Education.  I have taught Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra( Regular and Honors), Geometry(Regular and Honors) and Pre-Calculus.

Pre-Algebra:  This is an ongoing class for students who are at the math 8 or pre-algebra level and we will meet twice a week which involves student interacting with the teacher and complete  one or two weekly assignments/assessments.   Since this is an ongoing class, you are welcome to join at any time and attend for as many weeks as you need. This offering will be good for homeschool students and for students who want to get extra help in specific concepts.  There will be an ongoing update of what will be taught each week.  I will be updating the outline often so as to keep parents informed of the concepts that will be taught. I will be offering this class on a Monday/Wednesday 9 am central time schedule and also on a Tuesday/Thursday 2 pm central time schedule.  

Homeschool Parents:  This course will continue the entire school year and will give your child an opportunity to earn credit for the  Pre-Algebra course.  Please note that there will be a place where students will be assessed that you can access to assure your child is successful in the Pre-Algebra course.  In addition, students will have access to worksheets for homework assignments and answer keys to check their understanding that you can have them put into a binder for proper assessment of the course.

Class Structure:  I like to teach with the I do, we do, you do method of teaching.  Each class I will introduce a topic, work on some examples, have students work examples with me, and then have students work on the examples by themselves to ensure understanding.   Hopefully students will have an opportunity to start the assignment during class time and sometimes complete it during the class time.  This will give students an opportunity to ask questions as needed.  I will post notes and assignments as pdf files on the class page as needed.  In addition, I will invite students to join a classroom through ck-12..org  This is where I will assign some assignments and assessments.  You will be able to access their reports to see their grades at any time. 

Here is an overview of concepts that will be learned:

UNIT 1: Integers, Decimals, Fractions
UNIT 2: Beginning Algebra
UNIT 3: Solving Equations
UNIT 4: Solving Inequalities
UNIT 5:  Proportions and Similarity
UNIT 6:Percents
UNIT 7: Linea Equations and Inequalities
UNIT 8: Plane Figures 
UNIT 9:  Solid Figures
UNIT 10:  Right Triangles
UNIT 11:  Beginning Polynomials
UNIT 12:  Statistics

Weekly breakdown: (This will be updated as the school year progresses)

 Sept 9-12  Review of Order of Operations, variable expressions
  Sept 16-19 integer operations and variable expressions
  Sept 23-26 solve one and two step equations
  Sept 30-oct 2 Distributive property and combining like terms
  Oct 3-6 solve proportions
  Oct 7-10 Solve Inequalities 
  Oct 14-17 solving equations and inequalities test
  Oct 21-24 Scientific notation and operations with scientific notation
 Oct 28-31 Properties with exponents
 Nov 4-7 polynomials
Nov 11-14Test
Nov 18-21 Check for proportionality
Nov 25-30 holiday break
Dec 2-5 Solve proportion word problems and similar figures
Dec 9-12 Semester Review 
Dec 16-19 test
Dec 23-jan 5 winter break
Jan 6-9 Percent problems
Jan 13-16Simple interest
Jan 20-23 Plotting points review/slope and y-intercept
Jan 27-30 Graph linear functions
feb 3-6 Write Linear functions
feb 10-13 Graph inequalities
feb 17-20 Systems of equations
feb 24-27 Area of triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles
Mar 3-6 area of composites
Mar 10-13 volume
Mar 17-20 spring break
Mar 24-27 Surface area
Mar 31-Apr 3 Square roots
Apr 7-10 Pythagorean theorem
Apr 14-17 square roots test
Apr 21-22 Easter Break
Apr 23-24 Introduction to polynomials
Apr 28-May 1 Polynomials/add, subtract, multiply
May 5-8 Mean, media, mode, and range
May 12-15 Scatter Plots
May 19-22 Semester review/test