Welcome to Algebra I
Section 2 Link: https://www.rachellott.com/discovering-algebra/
Section 1 below:
Course Description
What’s a fractal? What amazing things can we do with polynomials? Why are quadratic equations so important? This course challenges middle and early high school students to explore, experiment, and question as they master the abstract concepts needed for physics and higher maths. By the end of the course, students will have an advanced grasp of number theory, exponents and roots, systems of linear equations, inequalities, data representation, parabolas, polynomials, and the quadratic formula.
Class Format: Live classes will take place over Zoom. Quizzes and tests will be hosted on Moodle.
Class Times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 4:00 PM to P:00 PM ET
Class Dates: September 4 – May 14 (final exam due on May 23)
Text: Discovering Algebra, 3rd edition (Key Curriculum Press)
Other requirements: Access to various free online math tools and websites (e.g., the Desmos online graphing calculator, spinner apps, etc.). Students will engage in hands-on learning both in live classes and in project assignments.
Syllabus
| Week | Chapter |
| Sept 4 (Wed) | Orientation & Number Games |
| Sept 9 | Number Games |
| Sept 16 | 0 Fractions & Fractals |
| Sept 23 | 1 Data Exploration |
| Sept 30 | 2 Proportions & Probability |
| Oct 7* | |
| Oct 14 | 3 Variations & Graphs |
| Oct 21 | |
| Oct 28 | 4 Linear Equations |
| Nov 4 | |
| Nov 11 | 5 Fitting a Line to Data |
| Nov 18 | |
| Nov 25* | Thanksgiving Break |
| Dec 2 | |
| Dec 9 | Review & Challenge Problems |
| Dec 16 | Review & Midterm |
| Dec 23* | Christmas Break |
| Dec 30* | Christmas Break |
| Jan 6 | 6 Systems of Equations & Inequalities |
| Jan 13 | |
| Jan 20 | |
| Jan 27 | 7 Exponents & Exponential Models |
| Feb 3 | |
| Feb 10 | 8 Functions |
| Feb 17 | |
| Feb 24 | |
| Mar 3 | 9 Transformations |
| Mar 10 | |
| Mar 17 | 10.1-5 Quadratic Models: Basics |
| Mar 24 | |
| Mar 31 | 10.6-8 Quadratic Models: The Formula |
| Apr 7 | |
| Apr 14* | Holy Week Break |
| Apr 21* | 11 Intro to Geometry |
| Apr 28 | |
| May 5 | |
| May 12 | Review Week & Challenge Problems |
| May 19* | Final Exam Week – Final Due May 23 11:59 PM |
*Class will not be held on the following dates:
- Oct 7 – Canadian Thanksgiving
- Nov 25-29 – American Thanksgiving
- Dec 23 – Jan 3 – Christmas Break
- Apr 14-18 – Holy Week Break
- Apr 21 – Easter Monday
- May 19-23 – Final Exam Week