🎓 Pre-Algebra – The Bridge to Algebra I

Instructor: Ms. Twitchell | In-Person at Lakeside HEC | T/Th – 55 minutes | Charter & Independent Welcome

✨ Course Overview

Pre-Algebra solidifies middle school math skills while introducing students to foundational algebra concepts. With a strong focus on reasoning, fluency, and real-world problem solving, this course prepares students for the challenges of Algebra I through structured lessons, engaging activities, and a balance of procedural and conceptual work.

📚 Topics Covered

Semester 1:

  • Integer Operations

  • Order of Operations

  • Rational Numbers & Conversions

  • Expressions, Variables & Properties

  • Equations: One-Step & Two-Step

  • Proportions & Percent Problems

  • Ratios, Rates, and Scale

Semester 2:

  • Multi-Step Equations & Inequalities

  • Coordinate Plane Graphing

  • Introduction to Functions

  • Slope & Linear Relationships

  • Area, Volume & Surface Area

  • Statistics & Probability

  • Geometry: Angles, Triangles, Polygons

🧠 Class Format

This is a flipped classroom model:

  • 📹 At Home: Students watch short video lessons and take notes (videos provided).

  • ✏️ In Class: Students apply concepts through guided practice, activities, and group and independent work.

  • 🗂️ Includes: Full-semester printed math binder, guided notes, enrichment, review, and assessments.

✅ This Class Is a Good Fit If Your Student…

  • Is in 7th–9th grade and academically ready for 8th grade math

  • Would enjoy a collaborative, discussion-based approach to learning math

  • Appreciates building skills through clear explanations and guided practice

  • Thrives in a calm, supportive, and structured classroom setting

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