Description
The Algebra I Mathematics Tutorial is an online review/tutorial that will help middle school students through those that have completed Algebra I. This review/tutorial is targeted for students who have gaps in some topics that are needed for them to successfully move on in their mathematical journey to the next course.
Why I Can Help Build Your Math Confidence…
An educator since 1979, I have taught students from 1st grade through high school. A lifelong learner, I am an active member in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and its Tennessee affiliates as well as a T3 Instructor for Texas Instruments.
Currently, I am branching out to bring my love of mathematics and student success directly to students. While in the classroom, my goal was that all my students understood and appreciated the mathematics they were studying; that they could read it, write it, explore it, and communicate it with confidence; and that they would be able to use mathematics as they need to in their lives. I believe that problem solving, followed by a well-reasoned presentation of results, is central to the process of learning mathematics.
As an educational consultant, I consult with individual school districts, in training mathematics teachers on effective techniques for being successful in the mathematics classroom, supporting mathematics instruction, and STEM integrations. I have co-authored two book series, the latest is with Routledge/Taylor and Francis, Strategic Journeys for Building Logical Reasoning: Activities Across the Content Areas (Grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12) and the first series with Eye on Education, Strategies for Common Core Standards for Mathematics: Implementing the Standards for Mathematical Practice (Grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12) with Leslie A. Texas.
Who Should Take This Online Algebra Class?
This course will be beneficial to any middle school student getting ready for Algebra I or an Algebra I student moving on to Geometry or Algebra II.
How Does Algebra I Mathematics Tutorial Work?
- There will be an orientation webinar for both parents and students that will explain how to register for the My Math Lab code and set up your account, how using the MyMathLab platform will be beneficial to your child beyond this course, how Tammy will assess your child’s level to target what he/she needs to work on the most, and will discuss the challenges that you feel your child has about learning mathematics.
- The course will consist of ten tutoring sessions that will last from 1-2 hours and take 5 weeks to complete.
- Students will take a pre-assessment so Tammy can focus on your child’s needs.
- Students will have two-year access via an on-line platform to mathematics support videos, power points, problems, examples, and help hints.
- Students will need internet access and a laptop and/or computer and a graphing calculator.
Schedule:
Thursday, June 22, 2017, 7:00-8:00 pm CDT – FREE Orientation Webinar for parents
Topics: Get to know the Instructor, Logistics of the class, Q&A
Thursday, June 29, 2017, 8:30 – 10:30 am CDT – Initial Online Tutoring Session
Topics: The MyMathLab platform, Calculators, Beginning work on Problem Solving
Sunday, July 2, 2017, 6:00 – 8:00 pm CDT – Numeracy review
Thursday, July 6, 2017, 8:30 – 10:30 am – The Basics of Algebra – Linear
Sunday, July 9, 2017, 6:00 – 8:00 pm CDT – The Basics of Algebra – Quadratics and Inequalities
Thursday, July 13, 2017, 8:30 – 10:30 am – Algebra Functions – Part 1
Sunday, July 16, 2017, 6:00 – 8:00 pm CDT – Algebra Functions – Part 2
Thursday, July 20, 2017, 8:30 – 10:30 am – Geometry
Sunday, July 23, 2017, 6:00 – 8:00 pm CDT – Counting Methods & Basic Probability
Thursday, July 27, 2017, 8:30 – 10:30 am – Statistics
Sunday, July 23, 2017, 6:00 – 8:00 pm CDT – Next Steps
Topics Covered:
CHAPTER 1. The Art of Problem Solving
Section 1. Solving Problems by Inductive Reasoning
Section 2. An Application of Inductive Reasoning: Number Patterns
Section 3. Strategies for Problem Solving
Section 4. Numeracy in Today’s World: Estimation & Calculators as a Tool of Investigation
CHAPTER 6. Numeracy: Real Numbers & Their Representations
Section 1: Number Classifications, Order, & Absolute Value
Section 2: Operations, Properties, and Applications of Real Numbers
Section 3: Rational Numbers & Decimals
Section 4: Irrational Numbers, Roots, & Decimals
Section 5: Applications of Decimals & Percents
CHAPTER 7: Algebra: Basic Concepts
Section 1: Linear Equations
Section 2: Applications
Section 3: Ratio, Proportion, & Variation
Section 4: Linear Inequalities
Section 5: Properties of Exponents & Scientific Notation
Section 6: Polynomials & Factoring
Section 7: Quadratics & Applications
CHAPTER 8: Algebra – Functions
Section 1: Rectangular Coordinate System
Section 2: Lines, Slopes, & Average Rates of Change
Section 3: Equations of Lines
Section 4: Linear Functions, Graphs, & Models
Section 5: Quadratic Functions, Graphs, & Models
Section 7: Systems of Linear Equations
Section 8: Applications of Linear Systems
Section 9: Linear Inequalities & Systems
CHAPTER 9: Geometry
Section 1: Points, Lines, Planes & Angles
Section 2: Curves, Polygons, & Circles
Section 3: Triangles, Congruence, Similarity, & the Pythagorean Theorem
Section 4: Perimeter, Area, & Circumference
Section 5: Volume & Surface Area
Section 6: Transformations
CHAPTER 10: Counting Methods
Section 1: Systematic Listing
Section 2: Fundamental Counting Principle
CHAPTER 11: Probability
Section 1: Basic Concepts
Section 2: Properties of Probability
CHAPTER 12: Statistics
Section 1: Visual Displays of Data
Section 2: Measures of Central Tendency
Section 3: Measures of Dispersion
Section 4: Measures of Position
