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Begin High School Math the right way! Saxon Algebra provides all of the content of an algebra course with constant practice of skills for greater knowledge retention. Mrs. Hoeft does all of the grading and provides feedback for each individual child to help them improve their math skills. Office hours are provided on Fridays for extra help and individual attention.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: Saxon 8/7, Algebra ½, or equivalent
Suggested grade level: 9th grade and up
Suggested credit: One full semester Math
Description
Did you know that every time you cross the street, algebra saves your life? Yes, you use algebra every day! In this course, students will study all concepts in Algebra 1 from linear to nonlinear equations, graphing, and numerical studies with an emphasis on practical application. In its entirety, this course involves all concepts needed to fulfill national requirements for Algebra I. The topics include but are not restricted to, operations with integers, rules of multiplicative identity and additive identity, equation solving, exponential function relations, quadratic function relations and their graphs, Cartesian graphing, polynomial relations and functions, radicals and their properties, as well as some work with geometric properties as a background for use in Algebra II.
Outline
Week One: Lessons 1-5
Topics to Include: Review of Pre-Algebra
Week Two: Lessons 6-10
Topics to Include: opposite of a number; area; rules for multiplication and division of integers; inverse operation; division by zero
Week Three: Lessons 11-15
Topics to Include: reciprocal and multiplicative inverse; order of operations; symbols of inclusion; multiplication of integers; evaluating algebraic expressions; surface area
Week Four: Lessons 16-20
Topics to Include: more complicated evaluations; factors and coefficients; terms; distributive property; exponents, powers of negative numbers, roots; volume
Week Five: Lessons 21-24
Topics to Include: product rule for exponents; addition of like terms; numerical and algebraic expressions; equivalent equations; additive and multiplicative property of equality
Week Six: Lessons 25-28
Topics to Include: Solutions of Equations; Distributive Property; Simplifying Decimal Equations; Fractional parts of numbers; Function notation
Week Seven: Lessons 29-32
Topics to Include: distributive property; inequalities; ratio problems; trichotomy axiom; quotient rule for exponents
Week Eight: Lessons 33-36
Topics to Include: addition of like terms; solving multi-variable equations; least common multiple; addition of rational expressions with unequal denominators; range, median, mode, and mean
Week Nine: Lessons 37-40
Topics to Include: conjunctions; percents; polynomials: degree and addition of; multiplication of polynomials; polynomial equations
Week Ten: Lessons 41-44
Topics to Include: graphs of linear equations; addition of rational expressions; power rule for exponent; substitution axiom; complex fractions
Week Eleven Lessons 45-48
Topics to Include: finite and infinite sets; addition of algebraic expressions; percent; rearranging before substitution; geometric solids
Week Twelve: Lessons 49-52
Topics to Include: Sets of Real Numbers; Square roots; Products of square roots; domain; addition of Radical Expressions; Weighted Averages
Week Thirteen: Lessons 53-56
Topics to Include: Simplification of Radical Expressions: Equivalent Equations; Elimination; Complex Fractions; Factoring Trinomials; Probability
Week Fourteen: Review and Final Exam
Materials and Homework
Course Materials: Saxon Algebra I Homeschool Kit, Third Edition
Homework: 4-5 assignments of 15-20 problems per lesson. Expect to spend 30 to 60 minutes a day on homework.
Important Dates
Class Dates:
Mondays, August 26 to December 9, 2024. (No class Sept. 2 for Labor Day & Oct. 28)
OR
Tuesdays, September 3 to December 10, 2024. (No class Oct. 29)
Starting Time:
Mondays: 1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central; 11:00 Mountain; 10:00 Pacific)
OR
Tuesdays: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central; 8:00 Mountain; 7:00 Pacific)
Duration: 55 minutes for live classes.
