Getting the Basics:
Pre-Algebra, Algebra and Geometry
For students entering grades 5 - 8
Note: A placement test will be administered to assist in homogeneous ability grouping.
The first level of these classes covers the necessary skills to be successful in taking a math class which requires competency in whole numbers, fractions, decimals, order of operations, ratio and proportion, percent topics, measurement, elementary geometry topics, introductory graphical representation, introductory signed number manipulation and an introduction to basic equation solving.
Students who secure these skills move forward to examine concepts in signed numbers, factoring, equation solving, inequality solving, graphs, functions, relations, inequalities, polynomials, parallelism, perpendicularity, congruence, and polygons. Learn or fine-tune your sketchpad skills as you solve problems.
Additionally, test taking skills, reading the mathematics textbook and taking notes in mathematics will be emphasized. Special emphasis will be on processing and solving word problems.
**While the class will help students prepare for sixth, seventh or eighth grade math classes, it does not provide credit for advancement in math placement. Rather it is designed to build skills, and develop better understanding and a love of learning math.
Full Session: June 23 – August 1
Afternoon: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructors: Michel Lacocque and Sarah Pikcilingis