Pre-Algebra

Best for Ages 11-14
45-minute bi-weekly classes
Group and private sessions available

Welcome to Pre-Algebra!

Join our comprehensive Pre-Algebra course designed to build foundational skills necessary for middle school math success. Whether you're new to the concepts or need a refresher, this course covers essential topics to prepare you for higher-level math.

Class Structure

• 5 minutes - Welcome and Introduction

• 15 minutes - Content Teaching Session

• 15 minutes - Guided Practice with New Concepts

• 10 minutes - Independent Practice to Reinforce Learning

Throughout each session, engaging discussion questions stimulate critical thinking and help students relate to and understand each lesson.

Who Should Enroll?

Ideal for students aged 12 to 15 aiming to strengthen their pre-algebra skills. No prior knowledge is required; concepts are taught and reviewed comprehensively in class.

Curriculum Highlights

Intro to whole numbers, adding whole numbers
Subtract whole numbers, multiply whole numbers
Divide whole numbers, review and assessment

• Intro to the language of algebra

  Evaluate, simplify and translate expressions

  Solving equations using the subtraction and addition properties of equality

  Find multiples and factors, Prime factorization and the least common multiple, review and assessment

• Intro to integers

  Add integers

  Subtract integers

  Multiply and divide integers

  Solve equations using integers, division property of equality, review and assessment

• Intro to fractions, visualize fractions

  Multiply and divide fractions

• Multiply and divide mixed numbers and complex fractions

  Add and subtract fractions with common and different denominators

  Add and subtract mixed numbers, Solve equations with fractions

  Review and Unit 4 assessment

• Decimals & Decimals Operations, solve equations with decimals, Decimals & Fractions AND Solve Equations with Decimals

  Averages and probability

  Ratios and rate

  Simplify and use square roots, review and assessment

  Solve general applications of percent, solve sales tax, commission and discount applications, solve simple interest applications solve proportions and their applications

• Introduction to the properties of real numbers, commutative and associative properties

  Distribute property, properties of identify, inverses and zero

  System of measurement, review and assessment

  Solve equations using the subtraction and addition properties of equality and the division and multiplication properties of equality

  Solve equations with variables and constants on both sides, solve equations with fraction or decimal coefficients, review and assessment

• Intro to geometry, solve money applications

  Use properties, triangles and the Pythagorean Theorem

  Solve geometry applications: circle and irregular figures, solve geometry applications: volume and surface area

  Solve formula for specific variable, review and assessment, add and subtract polynomials

  Use of multiplication properties of exponents

  Multiply polynomials, divide polynomials

  Integer exponents and scientific notation, intro to factoring polynomials, review and assessment

• Graphs

All materials are presented via interactive sessions using Google Slides and Zoom, ensuring seamless learning experiences.