Pre-Algebra

Grade Level:  6th-8th

Teacher:

    Leslie Kidd

    leslie.a.kidd@gmail.org      281-704-6983   

Class Fees:  $45/month (September through May) $40/month if you are taking multiple classes

                            $35 Supply Fee -- due at registration

Class Times: Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00 PM

Textbook: Teaching Textbooks Pre-Algebra  

Placement Test:  You can download a placement test from: http://www.teachingtextbooks.com/v/vspfiles/tt/Placement.htm

Class Description: 

Teaching Textbooks for Algebra helps students learn in a very simple manner with its lessons building upon each other rather than distracting the student. The approach makes for interested rather than intimidated learners. Teaching Textbooks works great for students who need steady learning and solid explanations for what they are doing and why they are doing it. It can completely change a bad attitude towards math and the student finishes with a great understanding of Algebra! This course makes a very challenging area of homeschooling an absolute BREEZE!

In Pre-Algebra, your students will cover:

·                       Writing a Number in Scientific Notation

·                       Solving an Equation with x's on Both Sides

·                       Dividing Algebraic Fractions

·                       Solving an Equation with Addition and Multiplication

·                       Working with a Third Root

·                       Translating an Equation

·                       Multiplying Powers

·                       Solving an Equation with Addition and Division

·                       Doing a Metric Unit Conversion

·                       Solving a Word Problem

·                       And much, much more!