The text introduces the fundamental concepts of algebra while addressing the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Each topic builds upon previously developed material to demonstrate the cohesiveness and structure of mathematics.

Prerequisites

6th and 7th grade math (a pre-test will be administered) including mastery of multiplication and division of whole numbers.

Lessons include

Numbers and Operations

• Number Sets
• Properties of Numbers
• Fraction Operations
• Integers & Integer Operations
• Coordinate Plane
• Powers, Exponents, & Roots

Intro to Algebraic Thinking

• Expressions and Equations
• Evaluating and Simplifying Expressions
• Writing Equations, Expressions, & Inequalities

Ratios and Proportions

• Ratios As Comparisons
• Proportions
• Percent Calculations
• Scale and Similarity
• Uses of Percent

Solving Equations

• Single step equations
• Multi-step equations
• Solving Inequalities
• Distributive Property

Geometry

• Perimeter and Area
• Surface Area and Volume
• Angles and Lines

Probability and Statistics

• Probability of Events
• Independent and Dependent
• Mean, median, mode, and range
• Compound Events
   

The amount and pace of content coverage will depend on the prior knowledge of students enrolled as well as class interest on various topics with a desire to dive deeper into specific content.

Lecture class is anticipated to meet 7:00 - 8:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The ability to attend class regularly will be important for continuity of information. Students unable to attend a class should expect additional work in order to be prepared. Please arrive promptly, prepared to hit the ground running.

Masks will be not be required, except in the most extreme of circumstances. They will be optional, however.

There may be planned time off during the course of the class. These times may not be during regular public school vacations.

Tuition is paid monthly, due on the first class of the month.

We will take attendance, but only for our own internal accountability. Spaces are limited, so only sign up if you intend to attend regularly, as you will be taking a slot that could have been occupied by somebody else.

Involvement by parents is key, but I will not expect you to do any of the teaching. What I will expect from parents is this:

• Respond to my emails, usually in the form of "Got it"
• Ensure your student(s) complete the homework and reading assignments
• Get your student(s) to class on time
• Don't get mad if we run overtime. Feel free to come in and pull your student(s) out if you need to go, though
• Be responsive if I ask something and abide by the written policies of the school, which will be provided to you prior to registering

Involvement by your student is even more important. What I will expect from students is this:

• Be attentive in class
• Do your homework
• Ask questions

We will be using the textbook and curriculum provided by OpenStax. OpenStax is a comprehensive set of educational material developed by Rice University. The textbook is available free of charge, either online (best), as a downloadable PDF, or as a printed book through Amazon. This is what we will be using: https://openstax.org/details/books/prealgebra-2e

There are no additional materials required beyond a computer, printing ability, pen, calculator and typical classroom materials.