This course is designed to provide a coverage of the prerequisites needed to start an Algebra 1 course. Students will apply previous mathematical experiences from elementary, middle, and pre-algebra classes to solve real world problems.

Every class will follow a similar outline. We will start with a brief warm-up. These warm-ups are designed to get your child thinking about Algebra Concepts. After the warm up, the topic will be introduced. The class will follow an 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. After the independent work the students and I will complete an informal assessment to solidify what has been reviewed during class. 

There will be homework at the end of each class and it will be due before the start of the next class. The purpose of the homework is to review the skills that were taught in class. They should post their answers in the learner section for feedback and review. Any questions that they may have can be asked before the start of the next class. The final class will be an assessment that will give you an idea on how ready your child is for Algebra 1. The topics are as follows:

Class 1: A Plan for Problem Solving
Class 2: Real Numbers
Class 3: Operations with Integers
Class 4: Adding/Subtracting Rational Numbers
Class 5: Multiplying/Dividing Rational Numbers
Class 6: The Percent Proportion
Class 7: Perimeter & Area
Class 8: Volume & Surface Area
Class 9: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Class 10: Solving Equations (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)
Class 11: Simple Probability and Odds
Class 12: Ready to go…Assessment