Mastering Algebra (Self-Paced) | Let's Review the Basics
This is a a 7-week Self-Paced course for students who feel might need additional practice in Algebra 1 or those students wanting a head start into the Algebra 1 course. See "Parental Guidance" for additional information.
Ms. Elizondo, M.S. & M.Ed. in Mathematics
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What's included
7 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
2-4 hours per week. Additional practice question with answers will be provided. These do not have to be turned-in, they are for students to continue to practice.Assessment
Weekly quizzes with answers will be provided. These do not have to be turned-in, they are for students to evaluate their progress.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
This class will focus on reviewing the most often missed topics in Algebra 1. Not taken the class and want to get a head start? OR taken the class but feel you need additional practice? Either way, this is the class for you. We will take a step-by-step approach to each topic.
**See Syllabus for complete lesson breakdown.**
Students will have access to the following materials:
• Student workbook for each lesson to keep learning organized.
• Students are encouraged to take down notes in the provided workbook.
• Additional examples with step-by-step written solutions will be available for
download.
• Additional practice questions with answers are also available for download.
• Each lesson has an optional discussion question.
• The teacher will be contributing to discussion question up to 8 weeks from start.
Students are encourage to:
• Participate in the weekly discussion question (OPTIONAL).
• The teacher will be contributing to discussion question up to 7 weeks from start.
• Complete a weekly quiz for student to demonstrate learning and monitor progress,
answers will be available for students to monitor their progress (OPTIONAL).
There are no live meetings, but students should prepare to spend 2-4 hours per week completing the course.Learning Goals
Cover the most often missed topics in Algebra 1.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)7 Lessons
over 7 WeeksLesson 1:
Solving Linear Equations
In this lesson we will cover:
~ Solving One-Step Equations
~ Solving Two-Step Equations
~ Solving Multiple-Step Equations
~ Solve Equations with Fractions
~ Identify Equations with One Solution, No Solution, and Infinitely
Many Solutions
~ Solve Equations Using a Ti-calculator Lesson 2:
Solving Linear Inequalities
In this lesson we will cover:
~ Introduction to Inequalities
~ Solving Inequalities
~ Solving Inequalities with Parenthesis and/or Fractions
~ Solving OR Inequalities
~ Solving AND Inequalities
~ Solving Compound/Double Inequalities Lesson 3:
Graphing Linear Equations
In this lesson we will cover:
~ Graph Equations Using Points
~ Graph Equations Using x- and y- Intercepts
~ Slope of Graphs
~ Slope of Equations
~ Graph Equations Using Slope and y- Intercepts
~ Graph Horizontal and Vertical Lines Lesson 4:
Writing Linear Functions
In this lesson we will cover:
~ Write Equation Given Point and Slope
~ Write Equations Given Slope and Point
~ Slope Given Two Points
~ Write Equations Given Two Points
~ Write Equations of Horizontal and Vertical Lines
~ Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
~ Write Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines Other Details
Parental Guidance
A few pieces of information:
1. This is a self-paced course, students can enroll and open lessons as it fits their schedule.
2. There are no live classes, materials and videos are already available in each lesson.
3. Materials build on previous lessons, so is important not to skip a lesson.
4. Students are not alone, they can still message the teacher for 7 weeks from start of class
if there have any questions, expect a 24hr delay/response.
5. While there is no formal homework, additional practice questions with answers will be
provided for the student to continue to practice.
6. While there is no formal assessments, weekly quizzes with answers will be provided for
the student to evaluate their progress.
7. Send me a message if you have any additional questions before enrolling.
Pre-Requisites
A big plus if learners have knowledge of operations on integers and fractions. A video lesson with these pre-requisites will be provided to learners as soon as they register to prepare for the class.
Supply List
There are no materials to purchase. All material will be available in the Outschool class, provided by teacher. We will be using FREE Open Educational Resources.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
I am a certified teacher who was a High School teacher for 13 years, a college professor for 6 years, and am currently an online high school mathematics teacher teaching Algebra 2 Saxon, Algebra 2 AoPS and Precalculus AoPS. I have a Master’s in Mathematics Science and a second Master’s in Mathematics Education.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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