Algebra for Elementary

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Instructor: Sherene Raisbeck
5-10 students
Suggested Ages: 7 to 10
Meets: Mondays *AND* Fridays at 3:45- 4:30 pm Eastern time

Course Description

Real algebra for young students. We will use rigorous mathematical explanations to explore algebra’s real world applications. What will not do is require lots of problem sets, or formal proof. If your student is comfortable with arithmetic operations, fractions, decimals, and place value and is ready to move on, please join us.

Required text: Real World Algebra, Ed Zaccaro
Optional: Hands On Equations. I use manipulatives and models for all levels of mathematics instruction and this is a nice tool to have for those children who enjoy concrete models.

WEEK 1: August 28, 2020
Introduction and Chapter 1: Language of Algebra

WEEK 2: August 31, 2020 and September 11, 2020
Chapter 2: Solving Equations
Chapter 3: Using Algebra to Solve Problems

WEEK 3:  September 14, 2020 and September 18, 2020
Chapter 4: Negative Numbers
Chapter 5: Distributive Property

WEEK 4:  September 21, 2020 and September 25, 2020
Chapter 6: Algebra and Proportions

WEEK 5: NO MONDAY meeting and October 2, 2020
Chapter 7: Algebra and Percents

WEEK 6: October 5, 2020 and October 9, 2020
Chapter 8: Exponents, Radicals, and Scientific Notation

WEEK 7: October 12, 2020 and October 16, 2020
Chapter 9: Pythagorean Theorem

WEEK 8: October 19, 2020 and October 23, 2020
Chapter 10: Geometry and Algebra
Chapter 11: Algebra and Levers

WEEK 9: October 26, 2020 and October 30, 2020
Chapter 12: Algebra and Money
Chapter 13: Distance = Rate x Time

WEEK 10: November 2, 2020 and November 6, 2020
Chapter 14: Different Kind of Average
Chapter 15: Distance = Rate x Time (advanced)

WEEK 11: November 9, 2020 and November 13, 2020
Chapter 16 Work = Rate x Time

WEEK 12: November 16, 2020 and November 20, 2020
Chapter 17: Simultaneous Equations

WEEK 13: November 30, 2020 and December 4, 2020
Chapter 18: Fun with Variables
Chapter 19: Order of Operations

WEEK 14: December 7, 2020 and December 11, 2020
Chapter 20: Fun with Formulas
Chapter 21: Function Machines

WEEK 15: December 14, 2020 and December 18, 2020
Chapter 22: Math Contests

WEEK 15a: December 21, 2020
Wrap up and how to move forward in math

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