This is our catalog of courses. We will occasionally adjust the course listing to reflect the addition of new courses and the retirement of others.
This course is designed to provide a rigorous review of Algebra 1 concepts that are needed in order to be successful in Geometry and Algebra 2. A solid conceptual understanding of Algebra 1 is essential for success in all subsequent math courses since most classes even throughout college using Algebra as a base.
Total classes: 8
Prerequisite: This course is designed for students entering Geometry or Algebra 2 in the coming fall semester
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: 1/3 semester Math
Description
This course is designed to provide a rigorous review of Algebra 1 concepts that are needed in order to be successful in Geometry and Algebra 2. A solid conceptual understanding of Algebra 1 is essential for success in all subsequent math courses since most classes even throughout college using Algebra as a base.
Outline
1) Evaluating Expressions and Combining Like Terms(Simplifying Expressions)
2) Properties of Exponents
3) Solving Linear Equations and Proportions
4) Linear Equations (Slope, Graphing, Writing Equations of a Line)
5) Solving Systems of Equations
6) Solving Quadratics by Factoring
7) Angle Relationships
8) Pythagorean’s Theorem & Review
Materials and Homework
Course materials: None – All material provided free by the instructor.
Homework: Each day students will be given a set of practice problems to review that day’s lesson with an answer key to self-check. There will be a short three- to four-question automated quiz for students to take each day, which is graded by the computer for immediate feedback. Homework should take approximately 20 minutes or less each day.
