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. 

How to get the most out of Algebra I (Glencoe), Part Two:

• First, watch the recorded lessons for the class.

• Then complete the homework assignments for the class.  Check your answers in the back of the textbook.  If any even problems were assigned, the answers have been provided for you on Caravel.

• Take the quiz.  Retake the quiz as many times as necessary until you earn 100%.

• Take the chapter test on the weeks where there is one.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special notes: This is Part Two of a 2-part course. Students are welcome to join us midyear if there is an opening and they have the prerequisite.

Total Classes: 14 live class recordings + recorded video lessons

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: Algebra I, Part One

Suggested Grade Level: 9th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Math or Algebra I

Instructor: Emily Nardozzi

Course 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.

Course 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!

Course Materials: Glencoe Algebra 1 (ISBN-13: 9780078250835 / ISBN-10: 0078250838)

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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.

If you have any questions please contact us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.