Description
Algebra 1 Course Overview
This class is approved by the NCAA.
This class is part of the MyFunScience online homeschool classes, which provide live instruction for middle school and high school students.
This live online Algebra 1 class helps homeschool students build the foundational algebra skills needed for higher-level math courses such as Geometry, Algebra 2, and Precalculus.
Algebra 1 is typically the first official high school-level math class. This course earns high school credit and should be included on a student’s high school transcript. It builds on material covered in Pre-Algebra and introduces important topics such as linear and quadratic equations, graphing fundamentals, exponents, solving equations, and critical thinking strategies for solving a wide variety of word problems.
For many students, math can feel challenging or even overwhelming. One of the most valuable aspects of studying mathematics is that it helps students become problem solvers, independent thinkers, and confident learners. The phrase “I’m just not good at math” does not stop students in Algebra 1 from learning, growing, and preparing for more advanced math classes in high school.
Students will have recorded videos for each lesson in the textbook as well as interactive discussions during live class sessions. Students take notes, work problems together, and occasionally solve problems on the board to deepen their understanding. Students will also learn how to use a graphing calculator to better understand concepts and solve problems—no prior calculator knowledge required. Mrs. Lopez is also available to meet with students outside of class to answer questions or help with challenging problems.
Course Overview
- High School Credit: 1 credit
- Recommended Grade Level: Grades 8–9
- Format: Weekly live online math class
- Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Algebra
Live Online Algebra 1 Class
Curriculum
- BJU Algebra 1 Student Text (ISBN: 9781606820452)
- TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+ graphing calculator
Course Outline
- Operations with real numbers
- Order of operations and algebraic expressions
- Solving equations
- Solving multi-step equations and equations with fractions or decimals
- Ratios, proportions, and percents
- Money, motion, and mixture word problems
- Inequalities
- Conjunctions and disjunctions
- Relations and functions
- Function rules
- Graphing linear functions
- Slope and linear equations
- Parallel and perpendicular lines
- Graphing systems of equations and solving by substitution
- Solving systems by elimination and systems word problems
- Properties of exponents
- Scientific notation and exponential growth and decay
- Evaluating, adding, and subtracting polynomials
- Multiplying polynomials
- Dividing polynomials and greatest common factor
- Factoring polynomials
- Roots and radicals
- Operations with radicals and the Pythagorean theorem
- Radical equations
- Solving quadratic equations
- The quadratic formula and quadratic functions
- Graphing quadratics and finding zeros
- Simplifying, multiplying, and dividing rational expressions
- Adding and subtracting rational expressions
- Solving rational equations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a live online Algebra 1 class?
Yes. Students attend a weekly live online math class where the instructor teaches algebra concepts, demonstrates problem-solving strategies, and guides students through practice problems.
Is this Algebra 1 course designed for homeschool students?
Yes. This Algebra 1 class is designed specifically for homeschool students who want structured instruction and teacher support in a live online environment.
Does this course earn high school credit?
Yes. Algebra 1 is a full high school credit course and should be included on a student’s high school transcript.
What math class comes after Algebra 1?
After completing Algebra 1, most students continue with Geometry and then Algebra 2 as part of the standard high school math sequence. Many students then move on to Precalculus before taking Calculus.
Estimated Workload
- Approximately 5–10 hours per week
Course Reviews
My daughter has never done as well in math as she has with you. It’s now one of her favorite subjects.
“Great teacher. She explains math concepts and processes EXTREMELY well.”
“She was always smiling, patient, and interested in her students’ success.”
“Her commitment to teaching the students in difficult circumstances proved to be outstanding. She has clear communication, good recommendations, making class fun and engaging, making reviews fun for tests, using different colors when doing problems on board, making certain students understood processes.”
“I loved her class! She made the material fun & interesting. Classroom games for review were very helpful in studying for tests. Mrs. Lopez loves what she teaches and it was a great class and school year!”
