Learner Review:

Ms. Vanleer teaches so thoroughly and is very patient and good at explaining things. With her instruction and such a welcoming class atmosphere, my knowledge, comfort, and confidence with math has tremendously grown. I can't recommend her classes enough!!  

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This is a full-curriculum course. Learners can join the class any week. See class description and syllabus for more details about this class and weekly lessons. 

**(Lessons 1 - 60 class is offered in the fall.) https://outschool.com/classes/saxon-math-algebra-1-lessons-1-60-full-curriculum-Fl4fh5tm?refuid=SkdOOsh3

As a person who struggled with math as a younger student, I can empathize with and relate to learners as they try to understand new concepts. I display patience with the learners, give them time to respond, and offer encouragement for their efforts. Students should be made to feel comfortable when they are willing to participate in class.

This is a complete academic course covering Lessons 61 - 120 of Saxon Algebra 1.  The goal is to cover 3-4 lessons each week. In this live group class, students will meet twice a week to learn and practice the topics in the course.  Some topics include radical expressions, scientific notation, systems of equations, quadratic equations, difference of two squares, slope formula, vertical and horizontal shifts, conjunctions and disjunctions.

During each class, the new lesson will be introduced to the learners. We will then complete some exercises together. Students are encouraged to ask questions in class. I will make every effort to involve learners in class participation.

As appropriate, I incorporate review material into the lessons to further solidify the math concepts to the learners.

Students should be familiar with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts.

Learners should try to complete some of the practice and review exercises for each lesson.

Students will need the following textbook: Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd Edition.

I also recommend getting the Solutions Manual (Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd Edition, Solutions Manual). It contains step-by-step solutions to every problem in the textbook.

This is a great way for learners and parents to check answers and get a full understanding of how to solve each problem.

The answers to the odd-numbered exercises are in the back of the textbook.

Come prepared to listen and learn. I monitor learners' understanding (usually through facial expressions). Open cameras also allow learners to interact and experience a class environment.

Tentative Weekly Schedule (Spring 2025)

Week of January 13  
Lessons 61 - 64

BREAK: Week of January 20   

Week of January 27
Lessons 65 – 68    

Week of February 3
Lessons 69 – 72  

Week of  February 10
Lessons 73 - 76   

Week of February 17
Lessons 77 – 80

Week of  February 24
Lessons 81 – 84

BREAK: Week of March 3 

Week of March 10
Lessons 85 – 88  

Week of March 17 
Lessons 89 – 92  

Week of March 24 
Lessons 93 – 96  

Week of March 31 
Lessons 97 – 100

Week of April 7 
Lessons 101 – 104  

Week of April 14 
Lessons 105 – 108

BREAK: Week of April 21

Week of April 28 
Lessons 109 – 112

Week of May 5
Lessons 113 – 116

Week of May 12 
Lessons 117 – 120

Week of May 19
(Optional: Review)