Algebra 1 Study Group (8 week course)
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I have created a comprehensive curriculum for Algebra I, and this 7-8 week course will cover this subject thoroughly. Over this period of time, we will be covering the following:
Wk1: Foundations / Pre-Algebra Review
Algebraic properties
Evaluate expressions and functions
Monomial expressions
Polynomial expressions and operations
Radical expressions
Wk2: Expressions & Structure
Laws of exponents
Basic exponent properties
Scientific notation
Wk3: Linear Concepts
Linear equations with one variable
Literal equations
Systems of linear equations
Linear inequalities
Wk4: Functions (Linear First)
Identify functions
Evaluate functions
Domain and range
Linear functions
Properties of linear functions
Solve functions
Wk5: Factoring & Quadratics
Factor GCF / difference of squares
Factor trinomials
Solve equations by factoring
Quadratic functions
Solve quadratic equations
Wk6: Exponents & Exponentials
Exponential functions
Properties of linear and exponential functions
Wk7: Sequences & Advanced Topics
Sequences
Factorials
I will be going over the topics above, explaining them thoroughly, and then providing and working through practice problems. I will also be assigning homework, which will be due by the start of the next session!