How to get the most out of Foerster Algebra 1, Part Two with Jean Hoeft:
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First, read the course details below. Order the Course Materials.
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Prepare a notebook for note-taking and homework.
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Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching the lecture for Class One.
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Review supplemental materials (videos or readings)
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Complete the assignment(s). Turn it into your parent for grading, unless you have purchased the grading service. (All homework is the odds, so answers are in the back of the student edition.)
- Watch the recorded class for help with difficult problems.
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If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Power Point.
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Repeat until all 14 classes are complete.
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Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records
This is Part Two of a two-part course.
Total Classes: 14 live classes plus 14 recorded classes
Duration: 55 minutes for live classes. 30 minutes for recorded classes.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Part One (available Live or through Unlimited Access) or equivalent
Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 10th grade
Suggested Credit: One full semester Math
Instructor: Jean Hoeft, MA
Instructor Email: Jean.Hoeft.forjesus@gmail.com
Course Description: Students will be required to watch a recorded 30-minute lecture each week and attend class for discussions and problem-solving. Algebra 1 explores all avenues of linear equations, some non-linear equations and problem-solving. Students will use all of their basic math skills to solve problems, graph equations, and think using the skills we develop. The instructor is available for Skype conferencing once a week if needed.
Course Materials: Foerster's Algebra 1 (Third Edition, 1994), ISBN-13: 978-0201860948 ISBN-10: 0201860945, www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0201860945/catholictreas-20. We recommend purchasing the text used as it is considerably cheaper than new.
Homework: 4-5 lessons per week with 15-20 problems to work per lesson. Expect to spend 30 to 60 minutes a day on homework.
- Teacher: Jean Hoeft