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Introduction to Algebra – Part 1

Class Time: 45 minutes per class

Duration: Meet once per week over 10 weeks

Age Group: 11-13 year olds

Class Size: 4-6 learners per class

Cost: $198 plus 

This class is an introduction to various Algebra concepts commonly learned in middle school. Students should have taken a pre-algebra class before taking this class.This class will be taught through discussion, modeling, guided and independent practice.  Homework will be assigned in the from of pdfs or Khan Academy practice. Progress is evaluated through class participation and submitted homework.

Content that will be covered in this course:

Lesson 1: Working with Real Numbers

(students should know how to work with positive and negative integers but we will review all 4 operations)

Lesson 2: Real Number Operations with Absolute Value

(students should know order of operations but we will review the concept)

Lesson 3: Combining Like Terms

Lesson 4-6: Solving Equations

( one step, multistep, variables on both sides, inequalities)

Lesson 7-9: Working with Polynomials

(Multiplication and division of Exponents, Powers of exponents, Negative and Zero exponents, adding, subtracting and multiplying polynomials, multiplying binomials

Lesson 10: Review and catch up time

* Pace of class will depend on students