(Recorded Course) Pre-Algebra, Part Two (Sadlier-Oxford Fundamentals of Algebra) 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.

How to get the most out of Pre-Algebra, Part Two (Sadlier-Oxford Fundamentals of Algebra)with Monica Breier:

  • First, read the course materials below before watching the first class.
  • Always view the weekly checklist and check items off as you complete them. 

  • Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each session (also your compass, straightedge, and protractor).

  • Stay on top of assignments! Each class will begin assuming completion of the day before's task(s).

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

Course Calendar (may be modified): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Uz1aPP0bKg4DQIYQL87xFACeOzSuliAaKYBQ5Srjnuw/edit?usp=sharing

Total Classes: 14 live classes, 14 recorded classes

Duration: 55 minutes, 20-30 minutes recorded

Prerequisite: Completion of Sadlier-Oxford Fundamentals of Algebra Part One or Equivalent

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

Suggested Credit: Full semester Math 

Instructor: Monica Breier

Instructor Email: breiermm@gmail.com

Course Description: Thorough preparatory course for Algebra 1. This second-semester details interpreting data and finding bias, two and three-dimensional geometry, probability, and beginning algebra. We continue to focus on real-life applications of our topics, particularly on misleading data and using geometry in ‘real life’.

Course Outline:

  • Week 1-2: Percent Applications

  • Week 3-4: Data Analysis and Statistics

  • Week 5-6: Two-Dimensional Geometry

  • Week 7-8: Two-Dimensional Geometry and Measurement Applications

  • Week 9-10: Three-Dimensional Geometry

  • Week 11-12: Probability

  • Week 13-14: Patterns, Relations, and Functions

  • Week: 15: Course Review

Course Materials: Sadlier-Oxford Fundamentals of Algebra Sourcebook (ISBN 0821582070) and Sadlier-Oxford Fundamentals of Algebra Practice Book (ISBN 0821582275). Please check amazon or other sellers 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.

Answer Key: An answer key booklet is included with this course.