🌟 Embark on the Path of Pre-Algebra Enlightenment! 🌟

Welcome to a captivating and interactive Pre-Algebra course specially crafted for Seventh and Eighth Graders! Get ready for an exhilarating adventure that will unlock the secrets of pre-algebraic concepts, setting the stage for a journey towards mathematical enlightenment.

👨‍🏫 Meet Your Guide:

Join me, a seasoned educator with 24 years of teaching experience, on this educational voyage. My commitment is to foster strong connections with students, creating a classroom community of respect and camaraderie. Your child will explore Pre-Algebra in a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and growth.

🚀 Why Choose Our Course?

This isn't your ordinary math class; it's an immersive journey into the world of pre-algebra! Each week, we'll unravel specific pre-algebra topics, covering everything from foundational operations with integers and fractions to expressions, equations, and inequalities. The best part? Enroll at any time, as each week stands alone as a unique exploration.

🎓 What Sets This Course Apart?

-Hands-On Learning: Engage in a variety of learning methods, from interactive slides and videos to collaborative activities and games.
-Continuous Exploration: Embark on a year-long adventure, allowing your child to form lasting connections and feel at home in the virtual classroom.
-Expert Guidance: Receive personalized support from a certified educator, ensuring a dynamic and growth-focused experience.
-Mastery, Engagement, Confidence: Our program is dedicated to mastery-based learning, engaging experiences, and building confidence, transforming any math apprehension into assured competence.

📔 Interactive Notebooks for Lifelong Learning:

Students will maintain an interactive notebook, expanding it each week. This serves as both a learning tool and a portfolio, recording insights from lessons, practicing problems, and reviewing previously covered material. It replaces traditional textbooks, offering a personalized record of academic progress and growth.

🔍 What to Expect Each Week:

-Comprehensive Exploration: Delve deep into each pre-algebra topic through warm-ups, mini-lessons, and guided practice.
-"I do, we do, you do" Approach: Foster independent learning by progressively applying new skills in a supportive environment.
-Beyond the Classroom: Reinforce learning with teacher-created assignments, video reviews, and extra materials for ongoing practice.

🌐 Interactive Learning with Nearpod:

Experience a revolutionary learning platform where your child actively participates, showcases their work, and engages with personalized pre-algebra problems. Nearpod brings the classroom to life in a virtual setting, providing real-time feedback and personalized guidance.

📅 Stay Informed with Monthly Newsletters:

At the start of every month, receive a valuable newsletter containing weekly topics, schedule updates, and practical tips to support your child's journey. Reach out anytime with questions—I'm here to support you!

Embark on this enlightening journey where each class unveils new discoveries, paving the way for a solid foundation in pre-algebra. Enroll your Pre-Algebra learner today and witness them rise to new heights! 🚀✨

Fall Semester 2024 Schedule and Content:

*Week 1* August 26 to 29
Welcome to Class; Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

*Week 2* September 3 to 6 (No Monday class; Friday class for M/W group)
Solving Equations

*Week 3* September 9 to 12
Solving Inequalities

*Week 4* September 16 to 19
Writing and Graphing Ratios

*Week 5* September 23 to 26
Rates and Converting Measurements

*Week 6* September 30 to October 3
Writing and Solving Proportions

*Week 7* October 7 to 10
Graphing and Drawing with Proportions

*Week 8* October 15 to 18 (No Monday class; Friday class for M/W group)
Translations, Reflections, and Rotations

*Week 9* October 21 to 24
Congruent and Similar Figures and Dilations

*Week 10* October 28 to 31
Triangles, Part One: Theorems and Measures

*Week 11* November 4 to 7
Triangles, Part Two: Angles and Similarity

*Week 12* November 11 to 14
Linear Equations and Slope

*Week 13* November 18 to 21
Identifying and Graphing Proportional Relationships

-->Fall Break is November 25 to 28<--

*Week 14* December 2 to 5
Slope Intercept Form: Writing and Graphing

*Week 15* December 9 to 12
Solving Systems of Linear Equations

*Week 16* December 16 to 19
Semester Review

*Cumulative Fall Semester Exam* December 20

**Fall Semester Grades Post on Saturday, December 21, for those families who opt-in.

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Spring Semester 2025 Schedule and Content:

*Week 1* January 6 to 9
Welcome Back to Class; Understanding Functions

*Week 2* January 13 to 16
Representing and Modeling Functions

*Week 3* January 21 to 23 (No Monday class; Friday class for M/W group)
Comparing and Graphing Functions

*Week 4* January 27 to 30
Experiments and Probability

*Week 5* February 3 to 6
Circle Graphs and Scatter Plots

*Week 6* February 10 to 13
Lines of Fit and Line Graphs

*Week 7* February 18 to 20 (No Monday class; Friday class for M/W group)
Products and Quotients of Powers

*Week 8* February 24 to 27
Multiplying and Factoring Expressions

*Week 9* March 3 to 6
Zero and Negative Exponents

*Week 10* March 10 to 13
Scientific Notation

-->Spring Break is March 17 to 20<--

*Week 11* March 24 to 27
Square Roots and Cube Roots

*Week 12* March 31 to April 3
The Pythagorean Theorem

*Week 13* April 7 to 10
Rational and Irrational Numbers

*Week 14* April 14 to 17
The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem

*Week 15* April 21 to 24
Circles

*Week 16* April 28 to May 1
Cylinders

*Week 17* May 5 to 8
Semester Review

*Cumulative Spring Semester Exam* May 9

**Spring Semester Grades Post on Saturday, May 10, for those families who opt-in.