Pre-Algebra is the bridge between Elementary math and Algebra.  These lessons build the foundation of basic arithmetic skills and introduce algebraic concepts to students.  Each lesson follows the National Course Standards for Pre-Algebra.  

This Pre-Algebra class will meet for two 45 minute sessions each week, and students will be given homework after each class.  This class is "ongoing," which means that students can join for the entire 36 weeks or come and join us for specific topics as needed. This format gives parents flexibility without having to commit to an entire year-long course. Students can join to get additional instruction or support for a specific math topic, or students can join each week and be exposed to all of the Pre-Algebra standards. Students are charged weekly and can enroll or withdraw at any time.  

Classes are taught by a retired math teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. Students will learn through direct instruction, cooperative groups, manipulatives, formula sheets, and worksheets. This course prepares students to be mathematically literate, as well as preparing them for future math courses, including Algebra I. Students will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions throughout class. This class is kept to eight students or less to ensure each student has a chance to participate in the discussion. Lessons are taught using Google Slides, and note taking tips are also discussed. Students will have a small amount of work to complete outside of class. More work to reinforce a lesson can/may be given if an individual student needs extra practice. 


Schedule for 2024/2025

Sept. 8 - Sept. 14 - Types of Numbers, the Number Line, Algebraic Properties and Order of Operations
Sept. 15 - Sept. 21 - All about Rational Numbers - Fractions, Decimals and Percents
Sept. 22 - Sept. 28 - More Fun with Fractions and Rational Numbers
Sept. 29 - Oct. 5 -   Working with Integers (positive and negative numbers)
Oct. 6 - Oct. 12 -  Ratios, Unit Rates and Proportions
Oct. 13 - Oct. 19 - Exponents and Scientific Notation - Really Big and Really Small Numbers
Oct. 20 - Oct. 26 - Square Roots, Cube Roots and Exponents
Oct. 27 - Nov. 2 - Let's Learn About Algebra and How to Combine Like Terms
Nov. 3 - Nov. 9 - Evaluate Algebraic Expressions and Introduction to One Step and Two Step Algebraic Equations
*Nov. 10 - Nov. 16 - Compound Equations and Formulas
*Nov. 17- Nov. 23 - Solving Algebra Word Problems
Nov. 24 - Nov. 30 - Thanksgiving Break.  No Classes Week
Dec. 1 - Dec. 7 - Algebra Functions
Dec. 8 - Dec. 14 - Inequalities - When equations are not equal.
Dec. 15 - Dec. 21 - Solving One Variable Inequalities and Compound inequalities.
**Dec. 22 - Jan. 4 - Winter Break.  No Classes.
Jan. 5 - Jan. 11 - Points, Lines, and Planes - All About the Coordinate Plane
Jan. 12- Jan. 18 - Introduction to Linear Equations
*Jan. 19 - Jan. 25 - Finding Slope
Jan. 26 - Feb. 1 -  Slope - Intercept Form and Point - Slope Form of Equations
Feb. 2 - Feb. 8 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations by Graphing
Feb. 9 - Feb. 15 - Solving Systems of Linear Equations using Substitution
Feb. 16 - Feb. 22 - Geometry all about 2 dimensional figures
Feb. 23 - March 1 - Finding the Perimeter and Area of 2D shapes 
March 2 - March 8 - Volume and Surface Area of 3D shapes
March 9 - March 15 - Transformations on the Coordinate Plane
**March 16 - March 22 - Spring Break.  No classes this week.
March 23 - March 29 - Proportions - A Powerful Tool
March 30 - April 5 - Data Analysis - Collect, Sort and Display Data
April 6 - April 12 - Statistics and Introduction to Measures of Central Tendency
April 13 - April 19 - Real World Math
*April 20 - April 26 - Simple Interest and Compound Interest
April 27 - May 3 - Probability
May 4 - May 10 - Radicals 
May 11 - May 17 - Factoring Polynomials using GCF and Grouping
May 18 - May 24 - Factoring Trinomials
May 25 - May 31 - Prep for Algebra I - Algebra is Everywhere
June 1- June 7 - Prep for Algebra I - Introduction to Quadratic Functions
 
*Mon/Wed classes this week will be on Wed/Fri
**No classes this week