Algebra I, Honors

Excellent foundation for all math classes to come

Instruction focused on understanding concepts, not memorizing processes

Frequent opportunity to ask questions and participate in class

Course Description: 

This class is designed to help homeschooling families succeed in their study of algebra by providing quality instruction and objective evaluation using Foerster’s rigorous and highly regarded Algebra I (Pearson Prentice Hall:  2006).   Students will be expected to spend roughly an hour and a half on homework daily.  Class will meet two days per week for one hour and five minutes each session for instruction.  Since this is a homeschooling tutorial, parents will have the certain responsibilities as stated here.

Understand that this is an honors level class and not designed for the struggling or lazy math student.  The class moves very quickly.  Students will be expected to complete homework assignments before the subsequent class, participate in class with a working microphone, and proactively seek help when not understanding the material.

Prerequisites: 

Students need to have successfully completed a course in pre-algebra or 8^th grade math.
It is recommended that students be at least 12 years old, entering at least 8^th grade.
Parents of younger students should contact the instructor before registering for the class.

Class Preparation:

Incoming Algebra I students are highly encouraged to complete a supplemental course on fractions offered by Math Mammoth.  After implementing this recommendation a number of years ago, I found students to be much better prepared for Algebra I, especially when we reach the chapter on rational expressions where we add, subtract, multiply, and divide complicated fractions with variables thrown into the mix.  Math Mammoth focuses on understanding, incorporates visual representations, and gives plenty of practice so students can master the material.  I highly recommend that students complete both level 1 and 2 in either the PDF form or the printed version.  This is optional, but students will be expected to have mastered fractions in Algebra I, so I urge students to work through these texts before class convenes.

Materials:

The text used has recently changed publishers, but under the cover, the editions are exactly the same.

• Textbook OPTION ONE:  Algebra I  by Paul Foerster (Pearson Prentice Hall; CLASSIC EDITION:  2006).  Used copies are available through Amazon.  Be sure to purchase the Student Edition with ISBN 9780131657083.
• Textbook OPTION TWO:  Algebra I  by Paul Foerster (Veritas Press; Special Edition:  2024).  New paperback copies are available through Veritas Press.  Be sure to purchase the Student Edition with SKU 005100.
• TI-30XS Multi-View Scientific Calculator available through Amazon.
• Headset with Microphone
• Pencil & Eraser (No Pens)
• Notebook:  Spiral Bound or Loose-Leaf*
• Graph Paper*

*Students may want to use a Graph Ruled Spiral Notebook for all of their work so they can draw graphs beside their calculations.

Cost and Registration:

Click here to view details and to register.

“Thank you so much for your time and effort in teaching Algebra One. Although you have other math classes, students and family obligations, [my son] felt individual attention and care was provided to him as with a face-to-face course. You are certainly to be commended for your patience with the students in working through problems, eliciting participation and providing the much-needed accolades with challenging material. [My son] absolutely loved the class and looks forward to taking math courses with Liberty Tutorials in the future.”

Mother in Virginia