Pre-Algebra (Grades 6–8)
Thursday 8:30–9:55 Teacher: Terri Veen
Friday 10:00–11:55 Teacher: Onica Kapenga
Description: Pre-Algebra includes the study of fractions, decimals, mixed numbers, signed numbers, order of operation, percentages, proportions, ratios, rounding, place value, scientific notation, and many word problems. Students will be simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions, determining the solutions of equations in one unknown, and studying geometric concepts. There is a $5 copy fee added to the cost of this class.
Thursday Class Cost: $410
Friday Class Cost: $545
Book: Saxon Algebra 1/2 Student Text 3rd Edition (ISBN-13:9781565771499). Solutions manuals are available but not recommended for students to use freely. Parent supervision recommended.
Supplies: Heavy duty 1.5″ 3-ring binder, lots of filler paper, No. 2 pencil with good eraser or mechanical pencil
Prerequisite: 7th grade math or its equivalent. It is highly recommended that the Saxon placement test be taken to determine whether your student is ready for Pre-Algebra. A placement test can be found at: https://homeschoolwithsaxon.com/PlacementTests/middle_placement.pdf. Your student should meet the requirements for Algebra ½ (which is Pre-Algebra).
Math Credit
