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How to get the most out of High School Mathematics Algebra 1, Part One with Monica Breier:

• First, prepare the course materials below before watching the first class.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes during each recording.

• Be sure to have all previous lessons completed before moving on to the next recording.
  

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.

• Be sure to check off checklists as you progress through each week.

• 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.

 This is Part One of a two-part course.

Total Classes: 14 classes, 14  Supplement recorded classes

Duration: 55 minutes live, 20-30 minutes recorded

Prerequisite: Successful completion of a pre-algebra course or equivalent

Suggested Grade Level: 9th grade (advanced 8th welcome)

Suggested Credit: Full semester Math

Instructor: Monica Breier

Instructor Email: breiermm@gmail.com

Course Description: Thorough Algebra 1 course that seamlessly flows through very basic concepts to non-linear functions by course end. We discuss linear equations, linear inequalities, solving systems, and polynomials in the first semester.

Course Outline:

• Week 1: Basic Concepts of Algebra

• Week 2-3: Linear Equations

• Week 4-5: Linear Inequalities

• Week 6-7: Relations and Functions

• Week 8-9: Linear Functions

• Week 10-12: Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

• Week: 13-16: Operations with Polynomials, Course Review

Course Materials: Sadlier-Oxford Algebra 1 Sourcebook (ISBN 0821582097) and Sadlier-Oxford Algebra 1 Practice Book (ISBN 0821582291). Please check Amazon and other sellers for used copies of the textbook. Other materials include graph paper, a ruler, and a scientific calculator.

Homework: Daily assignments (aside from test days) taking 20-30 minutes, with weekly quizzes, and tests occurring every week to two weeks.

Course Calendar: The following link is for the semester's course calendar. You can use this as a guide to help pace you in this recorded course by altering the dates to suit your own schedule. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WvnmqG8gYWdnRLFjxKMycaiInFE2GpsicIJUgU2Yvlw/edit?usp=sharing

Technical Help: If you have any technical trouble or questions about course content, please email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com.

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To Begin Week One, click on the Week Title below and it will expand to show that week's course materials.