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Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1

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27 sessions

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This series ended on April 4, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

Hey guys! After receiving a considerable number of requests to host an Algebra series after my recent Geometry w/Trig, I decided to do it! :) Once again, we're going to start from the very beginning of Algebra up to Algebra 1. By the end of the series you will be familiar with... - Single/Multi-varied equations and how to solve them - Rates, Percentages, and Ratios (as well as basic rational equations and how to solve them) -Linear Functions/systems of equations w/Inequalities -Functions (domain, codomain, range, inverse, composite, transformations) -Absolute and pice-wise equations - Exponentials (properties of and functions) -Factoring basic polynomials/quadratics -Forms of quadratics/solving quadratic equations -Complex Numbers -Sequences (arithmetic and geometric). Each session is an hour to an hour and a half. We will have sessions each Monday and Wedsnday. At the end of each session we will test our knowledge with a Quizz. All of my sessions have slides that I share with learners, along with quizlets and relate resources. Homework is optional but recommended and we go over it at the beginning of each session briefly. All of the resources (slides, homeworks, etc. is organized on a google sites which I share with everyone). You can always join even after the series has begun, I'm always open to hosting catch-up sessions :) YOU CAN JOIN THE SERIES AFTER IT'S BEGUN! This is going to be a lot of fun, are you ready?

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A little about me: I'm about the biggest Indie fan there is, I almost exclusively watch (John Hughes>>) 80s movies or the upcoming Star Wars series, and I read sci-fi in my spare time. I tutor for the sake of those aha moments, and have taken Multivariable Calc, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, and Complex Analysis. Who knows what I'll tutor next, hope to see you soon.

Schedule

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance is optional considering time contraints that learners may face as well as the fact that sometimes learners are already familiar with the topic a given session is covering (though review is always helpful)! But please let me know you will be absent beforehand, thanks!

SESSION 1

24

Jan

SESSION 1

Solving equations & inequalities

Solving equations & inequalities

Mon 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 24, 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll begin Pre-Algebra. We'll cover: - Variables and strategies for solving single and multi-varied equations. We'll go over the content on the slides, practice and ask questions, discuss and then finish off with a quizziz! We'll also begin with a series orientation and icebreaker :) I will also share the googles sites with you so you can access the homeworks and other helpful resources. Catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 2

26

Jan

SESSION 2

Solving equations & inequalities

Solving equations & inequalities

Wed 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 26, 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll continue Pre-Algebra. We'll cover: - Solving equations involving inequalities We'll go over the homework, go over the content, practice and end with a cool quizlet. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 3

31

Jan

SESSION 3

Working with units

Working with units

Mon 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTCJan 31, 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Hey guys, great to see you again. We'll be going over the homework from last session, and then cover: -Percentages, decimals, fractions and converting between the three -Rates -Basic rational functions We'll be using the skills we learnt from the last two sessions so hopefully this will be a nice challenge :) As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 4

2

Feb

SESSION 4

Working with units

Working with units

Wed 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTCFeb 2, 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we're just going to start where we left off last session.
SESSION 5

7

Feb

SESSION 5

Linear equations & graphs

Linear equations & graphs

Mon 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTCFeb 7, 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to be covering -Linear Functions (identifying and finding the slope and y-intercept of functions, as well as the different forms of linear functions) As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 6

9

Feb

SESSION 6

Inequalities (systems & graphs)

Inequalities (systems & graphs)

Wed 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTCFeb 9, 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to learn about The graphs and functions of inequalities, and some of their unique features As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 7

14

Feb

SESSION 7

Systems of equations

Systems of equations

Mon 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTCFeb 14, 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to finish Pre-Algebra with learning how to solve... -System of Equations (of equality and inequality) using strategies such as elimination, substitution, manipulation, and graphing. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 8

21

Feb

SESSION 8

Systems of equations

Systems of equations

Mon 10:30 PM - 11:50 PM UTCFeb 21, 10:30 PM - 11:50 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to go over systems of equations strategies, such as elimination, substitution, etc.
SESSION 9

23

Feb

SESSION 9

Review

Review

Wed 10:45 PM - Thu, 12:05 AM UTCFeb 23, 10:45 PM - Feb 24, 12:05 AM UTC

Hey guys, Today we'll review everything we've covered so much and just go through some practice. We'll practice: - Solving single/multi-varied equations and inequalities -Linear Functions/Inequalities -Rates and Ratios -Converting between percentages, fractions, and decimals -Basic rational equations -System of Equations/Inequalities As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 10

28

Feb

SESSION 10

Linear equations & graphs

Linear equations & graphs

Mon 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTCFeb 28, 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to be covering -Linear Functions (identifying and finding the slope and y-intercept of functions, as well as the different forms of linear functions) As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 11

14

Mar

SESSION 11

Functions

Functions

Mon 10:30 PM - Tue, 12:00 AM UTCMar 14, 10:30 PM - Mar 15, 12:00 AM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to finish Pre-Algebra with learning how to solve... -System of Equations (of equality and inequality) using strategies such as elimination, substitution, manipulation, and graphing. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 12

16

Mar

SESSION 12

Functions

Functions

Wed 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTCMar 16, 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to finish Pre-Algebra with learning how to solve... -System of Equations (of equality and inequality) using strategies such as elimination, substitution, manipulation, and graphing. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 13

18

Mar

SESSION 13

Functions

Functions

Fri 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTCMar 18, 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to explore the concepts of functions and relations more deeply, domain, codomain, and range. After we're going to be doing some exercises determining each for different functions. We're also going to be discussing different techniques for determining the domain and range of functions. If we have time, we'll also get into inverse functions. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 14

19

Mar

SESSION 14

Functions

Functions

Sat 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTCMar 19, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to learn about inverse functions: what they are, how to find whether functions are invertible and if so, how derive them. We're going to do some practice; inverse functions are something which are going to reappear throughout algebra. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 15

20

Mar

SESSION 15

Functions

Functions

Sun 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTCMar 20, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to go over function transformations such as translations, vertical and horizontal stretches/compressions, and reflections. We'll go over the intuition and play around with functions on Desmos to achieve each of these transformations. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 16

22

Mar

SESSION 16

Functions

Functions

Tue 1:45 AM - 2:45 AM UTCMar 22, 1:45 AM - 2:45 AM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to be going over composite functions, what they are, how to calculate them, and their relation to inverse functions. As always, we'll practice and finish off with a game. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 17

22

Mar

SESSION 17

Functions

Functions

Tue 9:45 PM - 10:45 PM UTCMar 22, 9:45 PM - 10:45 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll finish up going over function transformations and go over some practice today; there will also be homework but don't worry. If we have time we'll also go over the real life applications of function transformations :) As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 18

25

Mar

SESSION 18

Review

Review

Fri 12:00 AM - 1:20 AM UTCMar 25, 12:00 AM - 1:20 AM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll just review and practice the concepts we've learned so far, that is: -Function notation, difference between functions and relations -Domain, codomain, and range -Inverse and composite functions -Function transformations As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 19

26

Mar

SESSION 19

Exponents & radicals

Exponents & radicals

Sat 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTCMar 26, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll go over exponents and radicals (roots). We'll go over the intuition and proofs and then go through some practice. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 20

28

Mar

SESSION 20

Exponential growth & decay

Exponential growth & decay

Mon 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCMar 28, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll go over exponential functions, growth and decay. We'll be using the properties of exponents we learnt last session and see how that translates visually. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 21

29

Mar

SESSION 21

Absolute value & piecewise functions

Absolute value & piecewise functions

Tue 11:30 PM - Wed, 12:30 AM UTCMar 29, 11:30 PM - Mar 30, 12:30 AM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll go over absolute-value arithmetic and some cool tricks to avoid using absolute value in your equations (to make it simpler). Then we'll derive the properties of absolute value functions. Then, we'll go over pice-wise functions and graphs as well. Then, we'll go over FOIL and how to expand factored polynomials. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 22

30

Mar

SESSION 22

Quadratics: Multiplying & factoring

Quadratics: Multiplying & factoring

Wed 9:15 PM - 10:15 PM UTCMar 30, 9:15 PM - 10:15 PM UTC

Hey guys, Today we'll go over factorizing quadratics using difference of squares and structure. As always, we'll do some practice, a quizizz at the end, and remember catch-up sessions are always available, just ask!
SESSION 23

31

Mar

SESSION 23

Quadratics: Multiplying & factoring

Quadratics: Multiplying & factoring

Thu 11:30 PM - Fri, 12:30 AM UTCMar 31, 11:30 PM - Apr 1, 12:30 AM UTC

Hey guys, today we're going to go over quadratics and factorizing by grouping. We'll go over the techniques/reasons for using that technique as well as some practice. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 24

1

Apr

SESSION 24

Quadratic functions & equations

Quadratic functions & equations

Fri 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCApr 1, 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll learn about The Zero Product Property and how to solve quadratic equations by factoring. We'll also learn about the quadratic formula and apply it. Then, we'll go over completing the square and vertex form. We'll end by going through the different forms of quadratics and their uses. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask!
SESSION 25

2

Apr

SESSION 25

Algebra foundations

Algebra foundations

Sat 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTCApr 2, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll go over imaginary numbers, what they are and imaginary solutions to quadratics. Then, we'll go over factoring by sum of squares and finding the imaginary solutions to basic polynomials.
SESSION 26

3

Apr

SESSION 26

Review

Review

Sun 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTCApr 3, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll review our entire unit on quadratics and factoring through some practice. Hope to see you guys there! As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask.
SESSION 27

4

Apr

SESSION 27

Sequences

Sequences

Mon 9:00 PM - 10:20 PM UTCApr 4, 9:00 PM - 10:20 PM UTC

Hey guys, today we'll go over sequences and two ways of defining sequences. We'll go through both arithmetic and geometric ones. As always, catch-up sessions are available, just ask.

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Jan 24 - Apr 4

10 weeks

60 - 90 mins

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