The Summer Smarts course in Algebra Prep is for students who want to explore or improve their skills in mathematical concepts required for Algebra I courses. This course will provide an individualized study plan in the subject based on students’ current level of knowledge and skills. Based on initial tests at the beginning of the course students will be prescribed lessons that will provide foundational, maintenance or acceleration in algebraic concepts including understanding variable expressions, multi-step equations, factoring, functions and graphing. All lessons are aligned to the Common Core standards for Algebra. Math practice will be done through interactive lessons that make studying fun!
A teacher will monitor each student’s progress through the course and provide LiveLessons as well as daily tutoring hours to provide one-on-one assistance. When a student is ready for acceleration the teacher will move them into levels of higher skill based lessons. If a students need more time and practice on specific skills, they will be provided additional lessons and encouraged to attend the live tutoring sessions. Tutoring sessions shall be held at various times during regular school hours to accommodate differing schedules.
Sample of Assignments for Students May Include:
Introduction to Algebra
Pretest
Absolute Value
Addition and Subtraction of Integers
Multiplication and Division of Integers
Exponents and Square Roots
Scientific Notation
Operations with Exponents
Simplifying Numerical Expressions
Sequences
Quiz on Lessons 1-8
• Thinking Skills Lesson: Prediction:
Number Sequence Puzzles
Evaluating Variable Expressions
Simplifying Variable Expressions
One-Step Equations
Two-Step Equations
Graphing on the Coordinate Plane
Writing Equations from Words
Distance-Rate-Time Problems
Quiz on Lessons 9-15
• Thinking Skills Lesson:
Decision Making: Buying a House
Posttest
Factoring and Rational Expressions
Pretest
Common Monomial Factors
Factoring Trinomials
Factoring Completely
Solving Equations by Factoring
Quiz on Lessons 1 - 4
Simplifying Rational Expressions
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions I
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions II
Solving Rational Equations I
Solving Rational Equations II
Quiz on Lessons 5 - 10
Posttest
Functions, Graphing, and Systems of Equations
Pretest
Relations and Functions
Evaluating Functions
Graphing Linear Equations
Slope of a Line
Equations of Lines
Graphing Linear Inequalities
Quiz on Lessons 1 - 6
Systems of Linear Equations: Graphing
Systems of Linear Equations: Substitution
Systems of Linear Equations: Linear Combination
Applications of Systems of Equations
Systems of Linear Inequalities
Quiz on Lessons 7 - 11
Posttest