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Learn how to master the skills of Algebra I and polish your logic, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning — and start high school math with confidence.
Total classes: 14 live class recordings + recorded video lessons
Prerequisite: Algebra I, Part One
Suggested grade level: 9th
Suggested credit: One full semester Math or Algebra I
Description
Algebra 1 is a key course which sets the foundation for all future mathematics. In this course, you will learn to think more abstractly and analytically. You will write, solve, and graph linear and quadratic equations. You will learn to solve quadratic equations through factoring, completing the square, graphing, or applying the quadratic formula. This course will also study monomial and polynomial expressions, inequalities, exponents, functions, rational expressions, ratios, and proportions. Algebraic skills will be applied in a wide variety of problem-solving situations.
Outline
Class 1:
Multiplying Monomials
Dividing Polynomials
Scientific Notation
Polynomials
Class 2:
Adding/Subtracting Polynomials
Multiplying Polynomials by Monomial
Multiplying Polynomials
Special Products
Class 3:
Factors and Greatest Common Factor
Factoring Using the Distributive Property
Factoring Trinomials
Class 4:
Factoring Trinomials when a is not 1
Factoring the Difference of Squares
Perfect Squares and Factoring
Class 5:
Graphing Quadratic Functions
Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
Class 6:
Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square
Solving Quadratic Equations by Using the Quadratic Formula
Class 7:
Exponential Functions
Growth and Decay
Geometric Sequences
Class 8:
Simplify Radical Expressions
Operations with Radical Expressions
Radical Equations
Class 9:
The Pythagorean Theorem
The Distance Formula
Similar Triangles
Trigonometric Ratios
Class 10:
Inverse Variation
Rational Expressions
Multiply Rational Expressions
Class 11:
Dividing Rational Expressions
Dividing Polynomials
Class 12:
Rational Expressions with Like Denominators
Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
Class 13:
Mixed Expressions and Complex Fractions
Rational Equations and Functions
Class 14:
Review!
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Glencoe Algebra 1 (ISBN-13: 978-0078651137 / ISBN-10: 0078651131)
Homework: There will be 2-4 lessons per week with 10-20 homework problems per lesson, 1 short quiz per week, and approximately one chapter test every other week. Expect about an hour each week outside of the classroom. Each lesson’s homework assignment should take about 20 minutes. Homework assignments should not all be done at the same time but instead should be spread out over several days.
