Algebra 1 Course Overview:

Algebra 1 is an introductory homeschool math class for advanced junior high and early high school students. Students will expand on ideas from pre-algebra and extend those concepts to various types of equations.

For so many students, math is a challenging and sometimes overwhelming subject. One of the most beautiful things about math is that it teaches students to be problem solvers, independent workers, and critical thinkers. The phrase, “I am just not good at math”, is not going to stop students in Algebra 1 from learning, growing and preparing for more advanced math classes in high school.

This online Algebra 1 class covers all topics such as linear and quadratic equations, understanding the fundamentals of graphs, exponents, solving equations, and critical thinking to solve all types of word problems.

Students will have recorded videos for each lesson in the book as well as in-class discussions of materials. Students work together, take notes, and work problems on the board to deepen their understanding in live class.

Prerequisite(s):

Completion of Pre-Algebra

Course Video

Curriculum:

BJU Algebra 1 Student Text, ISBN: 9781606820452; TI-83+, 84, or 84+ graphing calculator will be required.

Course Outline:

• Week 1: Operations with real numbers
• Week 2: Order of operations and algebraic expressions
• Week 3: Solving all types of equations
• Week 4: Solving multi-step equations and equations with fractions/decimals
• Week 5: Ratios, proportions, and percents
• Week 6: Money, motion, and mixture word problems
• Week 7: Inequalities
• Week 8: Conjunctions and disjunctions
• Week 9: Relations and functions
• Week 10: Function rules
• Week 11: Graphing linear functions
• Week 12: Slope and linear equations
• Week 13: Parallel and perpendicular lines
• Week 14: Graphing systems of equations, solving by substitution
• Week 15: Solving systems by elimination, systems word problems
• Week 16: Properties of exponents
• Week 17: Scientific notation, exponential growth and decay
• Week 18: Evaluating, adding, and subtracting polynomials
• Week 19: Multiplying polynomials
• Week 20: Dividing polynomials, greatest common factor
• Week 21: Factoring polynomials
• Week 22: Roots and Radicals
• Week 23: Operations with radicals, Pythagorean theorem
• Week 24: Radical equations
• Week 25: Solving quadratic equations
• Week 26: Quadratic formula and quadratic functions
• Week 27: Graphing quadratics and finding zeros
• Week 28: Simplifying, multiplying, and dividing rational expressions
• Week 29: Adding and subtracting rational expressions
• Week 30: Solving rational equations

Course Reviews:

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“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!”

Meet the Teacher

Melissa Lopez

Algebra 1, Biology, Physical Science, Study Skills, General Science, ACT/SAT Private Tutoring

Mrs. Lopez has been married to her husband for 11 years, and they currently live just outside of Dallas, Texas. They have three boys that they are currently homeschooling, so life at the Lopez house is never boring or quiet. Mrs. Lopez went to college at Baylor University where she [...]