US Grade 8 – 10
**This class will be offered Fall 2024.**
**(Lessons 61 – 120 will be offered in Spring 2025) https://outschool.com/classes/saxon-math-algebra-1-lessons-61-120-full-curriculum-8gf8UjMn)
As a person who struggled with math as a student, I can empathize with and relate to students as they try to learn new and difficult concepts. I display patience with the learners, give them time to respond, and offer encouragement for their efforts.
This is a complete academic course covering Lessons 1 – 60 of Saxon Algebra 1. The goal is to cover 3-4 lessons each week. In this ongoing class, students will meet twice a week to learn and practice the topics in the course. Some topics include fractions, decimals, metric system, exponents, geometry, order of operations and scientific notation.
During each class, we will complete a quick review of the previous lesson, as necessary. The new lesson will then be introduced to the learners. I will complete practice problems with the learners. Students are encouraged to ask questions in class. I will make every effort to involve all students in class participation.
As appropriate, I incorporate review games into the lessons to further solidify the math concepts to the learners.
Students should be familiar with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts.
Learners should try to complete some of the practice and review exercises for each lesson.
I recommend getting the Solutions Manual (Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd Edition, Solutions Manual). It contains step-by-step solutions to every problem in the textbook.
This is a great way for learners and parents to check answers and get a full understanding of how to solve each problem.
The answers to the odd-numbered exercises are in the back of the textbook.
Tentative Weekly Schedule
(Spring 2024)
Week of April 22
Lessons 49 – 52
Week of April 29
Lessons 53 – 56
Week of May 6
Lessons 57 – 60
Week of May 13 (Optional: Review)
Tentative Weekly Schedule
(Fall 2024)
Week of August 21 / Week of January 8
Lessons 1 – 4
Week of August 28 / Week of January 22
Lessons 5 – 8
Week of September 11 / Week of January 29
Lessons 9 – 12
Week of September 18 / Week of February 5
Lessons 13 – 16
Week of September 25 / Week of February 12
Lessons 17 – 20
Week of October 2 / Week of February 26
Lessons 21 – 24
Week of October 9 / Week of March 4
Lessons 25- 28
Week of October 16 / Week of March 11
Lessons 29 – 32
Week of October 23 / Week of March 18
Lessons 33 – 36
Week of October 30 / Week of March 25
Lessons 37 – 40
Week of November 6 / Week of April 8
Lessons 41 – 44
Week of November 13 / Week of April 15
Lessons 45 – 48
Week of November 27 / Week of April 22
Lessons 49 – 52
Week of December 4 / Week of April 29
Lessons 53 – 56
Week of December 11 / Week of May 6
Lessons 57 – 60
Week of May 13 (Optional: Review)
Come prepared to listen and learn. I monitor learners’ understanding (usually through facial expressions). Open cameras also allow learners to interact and experience a class environment.
