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 One:

• First, watch the live class recording.

• Then complete the corresponding homework throughout the week. (Check answers in the back of the textbook!)

• Watch the recorded video lesson and complete the corresponding homework (if there is one).

• Take the quiz once all homework is complete. (Retake the quiz numerous times until 100% is achieved.)

• Complete the chapter test when there is one. (There will be one test every 2-3 weeks after a full chapter is completed.)

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

Special notes: This is Part One of a 2-part course.

Total Classes: 14 live classes + 5-7 recorded video lessons

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra

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 One:

  • Variables and Expression

  • Order of Operations

  • Open Sentences

  • Identity and Equality Properties

  • The Distributive Property

• Class Two:

  • Commutative and Associative Property

  • Logical Reasoning and Counterexamples

  • Number Systems

  • Functions and Graphs

• Class Three:

  • Rational Numbers on the Number Line

  • Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers

  • Multiplying Rational Numbers

  • Dividing Rational Numbers

  • Square Roots and Real Numbers

• Class Four:

  • Writing Equations

  • Solving Equations by Using Addition/Subtraction

  • Solving Equations by Using Multiplication/Division

  • Solving Multi-Step Equations

• Class Five:

  • Solving Equations with the Variable on Each Side

  • Ratios and Proportions

  • Percent of Change

  • Solving Equations and Formulas

• Class Six:

  • The Coordinate Plane

  • Transformations on the Coordinate Plane

  • Relations

  • Equations as Relations

• Class Seven:

  • Graphing Linear Equations

  • Functions

  • Arithmetic Sequences

• Class Eight:

  • Slope

  • Slope and Direct Variation

  • Slope-Intercept Form

• Class Nine:

  • Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

  • Writing Equations in Point-Slope Form

  • Geometry: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

  • Statistics: Scatter Plots and Lines of Fit

• Class Ten:

  • Solving Inequalities by Addition and Subtraction

  • Solving Inequalities by Multiplication and Division

  • Solving Multi-Step Inequalities

• Class Eleven:

  • Solving Compound Inequalities

  • Solving Open Sentences Involving Absolute Value

  • Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables

• Class Twelve:

  • Graphing Systems of Equations

  • Substitution

• Class Thirteen:

  • Elimination Using Addition and Subtraction

  • Elimination Using Multiplication

• Class Fourteen:

  • Graphing Systems of Inequalities

  • Review

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

The cover of the textbook should look like this:

Homework:  There will be 2-4 lessons per class with 10-20 homework problems per lesson, 1 short quiz per class, and approximately one chapter test every other class. 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 should be spread out over several days.

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