Algebra I

Grade Level:  8th-10th

Teacher:

    Alisa Raney

    asraney@comcast.net      281-485-1333

    3202 Stratford, Pearland, TX  77581

Class Fees:  $50/month (September through May)

                            $30 Supply Fee -- due at registration

                            $79.95 Textbook Fee (teacher will order, you must send her $79.95 by August 1)

Class Times: Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30 AM

Textbook: Teaching Textbooks Algebra 1,  (teacher will order)

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!

Your student will learn:

    Writing an Equation for a Line

    Combining Rational Expressions with Several Variables

    Solving a Rational Equation

    Solving a System of Linear Equations

    Solving a Word Problem Using a System

    Finding the Slope and y-intercept in a Linear Equation

    Solving a Multivariable Equation with Two Variables

    Solving a Multivariable Equation with Three Variables

    Solving a System of Equations by Graphing

    Simplifying Irrational Number Expressions

    Solving a Quadratic Equation by Factoring