Online Math: Pre-Algebra (Saxon)

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Math: Pre-Algebra (Saxon); Part One

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Note: This is Part One of a two-part course. Part Two is scheduled for Spring starting in January, 2012.

Class dates: Tuesdays, September 13 to December 13, 2011, No class November 21 or December 8
Total classes: 13
Starting time: 4:00 pm Eastern (3:00 pm Central)
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Prerequisite: Basic math skills, Saxon 7/8 preferred
Suggested grade level: 7th to 9th grade
Fee: $160 if you register on or before August 1, 2011. $185 after Aug. 1 for all 13 classes
Instructor: Jean Hoeft
Course description: Students will begin the skills needed for Algebra I. These include but are not limited to: writing equations, slope of a line, solving simple equations, numbers and their operations, linear functions, and operations with integers.
Course materials: Saxon Algebra ½ Homeschool Kit
Homework: Students will be assigned 4-5 homework assignments per week with testing done on Fridays. Students will be required to take a placement test before entering the class to tailor studies to the individual needs of the students. Parents are asked to grade homework and tests and to send results to the instructor. The course instructor will then use these results to tailor lessons. The first 15 minutes of class will involve answering questions and doing practice problems to help the learners understand and improve on homework mistakes.

Equipment requirements:
Classes are online, live and interactive. Students are required to have high-speed internet and a headset with microphone.

Misc:
Mrs. Hoeft will be available via email in between classes for questions and comments.
Recordings of classes are provided to students within 24 hours and available for 6 months.
Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping services.

Math: Pre-Algebra (Saxon); Part One

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