(Fall 2023) Algebra I (Glencoe), Part One with Emily Nardozzi

Learn how to master the skills of Algebra I and polish your logic, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning -- and start high school math with confidence. 

 How to get the most out of Algebra I (Glencoe), Part One:

  • First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

  • Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.

  • Read assignments before class meetings

  • Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.

  • 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.


Special notes: This is Part One of a 2-part course. Students are expected to sign up for Part Two in the spring.

Total Classes: 14 live classes + 5-7 recorded video lessons

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra

Suggested Grade Level: 9th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Math or Algebra I

Instructor: Emily Nardozzi

Instructor email: emily.nardozzi@gmail.com

Course Description: Algebra 1 is a key course which sets the foundation for all future mathematics.  In this course you will learn to think more abstractly and analytically.  You will write, solve, and graph linear and quadratic equations. You will learn to solve quadratic equations through factoring, completing the square, graphing or applying the quadratic formula.  This course will also study monomial and polynomial expressions, inequalities, exponents, functions, rational expressions, ratios, and proportions. Algebraic skills will be applied in a wide variety of problem-solving situations.

Course Outline: 

  • Week One:

    • -Variables and Expression

    • -Order of Operations

    • -Open Sentences

    • -Identity and Equality Properties

    • -The Distributive Property

  • Week Two:

    • -Commutative and Associative Property

    • -Logical Reasoning and Counterexamples

    • -Number Systems

    • -Functions and Graphs

  • Week Three:

    • -Writing Equations

    • -Solving Equations by Using Addition/Subtraction/Multiplication/Division

  • Week Four:

    • -Solving Multi-Step Equations

    • -Solving Equations with the Variable on Each Side

  • Week Five:

    • -Ratios and Proportions

    • -Percent of Change

    • -Solving for a Specific Variable

  • Week Six:

    • -Representing Relations

    • -Representing Functions

    • -Linear Functions

  • Week Seven:

    • -Arithmetic Sequences

    • -Proportional and Nonproportional Relationships

  • Week Eight:

    • -Rate of Change and Slope

    • -Slope and Direct Variation

  • Week Nine:

    • -Graphing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

    • -Writing Equations in Point-Slope Form

    • -Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

  • Week Ten:

    • -Graphing Systems of Equations

    • -Substitution

  • Week Eleven:

    • -Elimination Using Addition and Subtraction

    • -Elimination Using Multiplication

    • -Applying Systems of Linear Equations

  • Week Twelve:

    • -Solving Inequalities by Addition/Subtraction/Multiplication and Division

    • -Solving Multistep Inequalities

  • Week Thirteen:

    • -Solving Compound Inequalities

    • -Solving Open Sentences Involving Absolute Value

  • Week Fourteen:

    • -Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables

    • -Graphing Systems of Inequalities

 

Course Materials: Glencoe Algebra 1, ISBN-13: 978-0078651137 / ISBN-10: 0078651131 (https://amzn.to/3qd1qau)

Homework: There will be 2-4 lessons per week with 10-20 homework problems per lesson, 1 short quiz per week, and approximately one chapter test every other week. Expect about an hour each week outside of the classroom.  Each lesson’s homework assignment should take about 20 minutes. Homework assignments should not all be done at the same time but should be spread out over several days.