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Saxon Math Algebra 1/2 First Half
Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 9
Follows Saxon Math Curriculum
Learners will complete the first half of Saxon Math Algebra 1/2 in this 18-week-long semester course. This course will have assignments posted once a week. There are no live meetings in a flex class. *Learners must have their own copy of the required books to take this course. The materials are listed in the "Supply List" section. The publisher has expressly stated that their books may not be shown on camera, as Outschool records all classes. Teachers are not allowed to show the books on...
18 lessons//18 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lessons 1-4Week 2Lesson 2Lessons 5-8Week 3Lesson 3Lessons 9-12Week 4Lesson 4Lessons 13-16Week 5Lesson 5Lessons 17-20Week 6Lesson 6Lessons 21-24Week 7Lesson 7Lessons 25-28Week 8Lesson 8Lessons 29-31Week 9Lesson 9Lessons 32-34Week 10Lesson 10Lessons 35-37Week 11Lesson 11Lessons 38-40Week 12Lesson 12Lessons 41-43Week 13Lesson 13Lessons 44-46Week 14Lesson 14Lessons 47-49, Topic AWeek 15Lesson 15Lessons 50-52, Topic BWeek 16Lesson 16Lessons 53-55, Topic CWeek 17Lesson 17Lessons 56-58, Topic DWeek 18Lesson 18Lessons 59-61, Topic E
- Prime and Composite numbers; fractions & decimals; order of operations, coordinates, exponents, square roots, ratios, algebraic phrases, probability, the Pythagorean Theorem
I have taught and tutored math for about twenty years. I hold a current teaching certificate in K-8 elementary school, with a focus on math. I am halfway to my master's in secondary math. I really enjoy math - it is very relatable to food and money!
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Please contact the teacher if the learner has any questions about the work. 1) "Practice" - Learners should complete every problem. The "Practice" covers the material from the "Lesson". 2) "Problem Set" - Learners should complete every problem. Saxon scaffolds upon previous lessons, so completing all the problems is important. Learners or guardians should check the answers in the "Solutions Book".Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Progress will be evaluated during the lessons based on learner work. The teacher may contact the learner's guardians as needed. Guardians are welcome to contact the teacher as needed. Progress will be evaluated with the Saxon tests if requesting a grade. Assigned Saxon tests should be completed without assistance from parents or other people. Calculators may or may not be used, and this will be stated by your teacher when the assessment is assigned.Certificate of Completion
Frequency: includedDetails: Grades, Scoring: 1) I can assign grades if requested. The learner must turn in their tests to receive a grade. Please let me know if you are requesting a grade for the semester. 2) I do not grade homework. Learners are welcome to ask individual questions or post photos for homework review. It is not required to submit homework. 3) If the learner is not requesting a grade, submitting "Tests" is not required. 4) The "Solution Manual" contains the answers to the lesson homework and test answers.
Prerequisite: 1) The previous semester. 2) Placement tests can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/teacherkatemath/placement-tests 3) or approval of the teacher.
Required: 1) Saxon Algebra 1/2, third edition, textbook 2) pencils, paper Optional: 1) Saxon Algebra 1/2, Solutions Manual 2) Test booklet (if you are requesting a grade for the semester) 3) Test answer booklet 4) Calculator
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
External Resources (optional): All the external resources in this class are optional. This class includes a paid subscription to ixl.com for the duration of this course. This is an optional resource and not required for learners. Learners will be given a username and password upon request. This class also provides matching supplementary lessons from Khan Academy and Splashlearn - both of which you can use without accounts, or create accounts. Both of these resources are optional and not required for this class as well.
Saxon Algebra 1/2, third edition, textbook
Teacher expertise and credentials
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Baker College
Associate's Degree from University of Findlay
I teach a variety of classes, but my favorite class is math! I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education with a major in elementary/middle school math. I am halfway to my master's degree in math. I also have a degree in farm management, and...
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Ages: 11-16