(Recorded Course) Pre-Algebra: Fundamentals of Algebra (Sadlier-Oxford), Part One with Monica Breier

NOTICE: This is an older course recorded with Adobe Connect and/or Vimeo recordings. We are currently working to replace the recordings with new Zoom recordings.  Please don't hesitate to email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com with any questions.

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How to get the most out of Middle School Math Pre-Algebra, Part One with Monica Breier:

  • First, read "Complete Before Week 1 Class 1"Checklist.

  • Follow each week's checklist. This gives the order to watch classes, as well as assignments and assessment. The weekly checklist is vital to success in this course!

  • Have a notebook ready and available for class notes for live and recorded lessons. Be sure to have a compass, straightedge, and protractor for later on in the course.

  • Stay on top of at home assignments. Each lesson builds on the last.

  • 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, 20-30 minutes recorded

Prerequisite: Basic Middle School Math Skills

Suggested Grade Level: 8th grade (or advanced 7th)

Suggested Credit: Full semester Math 

Instructor: Monica Breier

Instructor Email: breiermm@gmail.com

Course Description: Thorough preparatory course for Algebra 1. This course details operations and solving equations and inequalities with rational numbers (fractions, decimals, percents, and integers), and ratios/proportions during the first semester. We focus on real-life applications of our topics, particularly percents and how these skills are used in daily adult life.

Course Outline:

  • Week 1: Skills Review

  • Week 2-3: Integers

  • Week 4-5: Expressions

  • Week 6-7: Equations

  • Week 8-9:  Inequalities              

  • Week 10-11: Rational Numbers: Decimals

  • Week 12-13: Rational Numbers: Fractions

  • Week: 14-16: Ratios and Proportions, Course Review

Course Materials: Sadlier-Oxford Fundamentals of Algebra Sourcebook (ISBN 0821582070) and Sadlier-Oxford Fundamentals of Algebra Practice Book (ISBN 0821582275). Check BookFinder.com or other your favorite vendor for used copies of the textbook. Other materials include compass, protractor, ruler, graph paper, and scientific calculator.

Homework: Daily assignments (aside from test days) taking 10-25 minutes, with weekly quizzes, and tests occurring every week to two weeks.