This course is designed to provide a comprehensive coverage of the concepts in a Pre-Algebra 1 course. This is Part 1 and will focus on Tools of Algebra, Operations with Integers, Rational Numbers, and Expressions & Equations. Students will apply previous mathematical experiences to solve real world problems. 

Every class will follow a similar outline. All classes will begin with a short warm up. This could be skills that they may have previously learned before taking this course, or those that we have just reviewed. After the warm up, the topic will be introduced. The class will follow and I do, We do, you do format. This means, I will review the first few examples. Then we will complete a few examples together and then we will end with a them completing examples independently. There will be homework at the end of most classes and it will be due before the start of the next class. Please note this class will run 3 days a week for 9 weeks during the school year and we will only cover the first four chapters. Students will be encouraged to take part 2 to continue the year course. The topics are as follows:

Chapter 1 - The Tools of Algebra
     Class 1: Words and Expressions
     Class 2: Variables and Expressions
     Class 3: Properties
     Class 4: Ordered Pairs and Relations
     Class 5: Words, Equations, Tables and Graphs
     Class 6: Scatter Plots
     Class 7: Review and Practice
Chapter 2 Operations with Integers
     Class 8: Integers and Absolute Value
     Class 9: Adding Integers
     Class 10: Subtracting Integers
     Class 11: Multiplying and Dividing Integers
     Class 12: Graphing in 4 Quadrants
     Class 13:Translations and Reflections on the Coordinate Plane
     Class 14: Review and Practice
Chapter 3 Operations with Rational Numbers
     Class 15: Fractions and Decimals
     Class 16: Rational Numbers
     Class 17: Multiplying Rational Numbers
     Class 18: Dividing Rational Numbers
     Class 19: Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
     Class 20: Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
     Class 21: Review and Practice
Chapter 4 - Expressions and Equations
     Class 22: Distributive Property
     Class 23: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
     Class 24: Solving Equations by Adding or Subtracting
     Class 25: Solving Equations by Multiplying or Dividing
     Class 26: Solving Two-Step Equations and Writing Equations
     Class 27: Practice and Review