2022-23 Math
Middle School Math
Instructor: Linda Henderson
Course fee: $320 (8 payments of $40)
Supply fee: $30
Textbook: Mathematics Applications and Concepts, Course 1 (ISBN: 978-0078296314)
Grade level: 7th-8th Grade
Prerequisite: Familiarity with basic operations using whole numbers.
Minimum enrollment: 2 students
Supplies: a 3-ring binder with paper for notes, a calculator with square root capability, sharpened pencils, graph paper, and a ruler
Course description: Middle school math will focus on foundational skills in mathematics including operations with decimals, fractions and integers, order of operations, interpreting charts and data, probability, proportional reasoning, and basic geometric concepts. Manipulatives and hands-on exploration will be used to reinforce concepts.
Course expectations and grading: Students are expected to actively participate during class, complete homework in a timely manner, and seek help when needed. Weekly tutoring sessions will be available to all students. Weekly homework may take up to 2 hours per week to complete. Tests will be given periodically.
Prealgebra
Instructor: Linda Henderson
Course fee: $320 (8 payments of $40)
Supply fee: $30
Textbook: Prealgebra, 4th Edition, Lial and Hestwood (ISBN: 978-0321567925)
Grade level: 8th-9th Grade
Prerequisite: Middle school math; familiarity with basic arithmetic including operations with fractions, decimals and integers
Minimum enrollment: 2 students
Supplies: a 3-ring binder with paper for notes, a calculator with square root capability, sharpened pencils, graph paper, and a ruler
Course description: The primary focus of prealgebra is working with variables in expressions. Students will work extensively with expressions containing variables and apply their knowledge working with fractions, decimals, and integers to solve increasingly complex equations. Students will also explore graphing, working with exponents, and adding and subtracting polynomials.
Course expectations and grading: Students are expected to actively participate during class, complete homework in a timely manner, and seek help when needed. Weekly tutoring sessions will be available to all students. Weekly homework may take up to 4 hours per week to complete. Tests will be given periodically.
Algebra 1
Instructor: Linda Henderson
Course fee: $400 (8 payments of $50)
Supply fee: $25
Textbook: Algebra 1, Foerster, Classic Edition ( ISBN: 978-0131657083)
Grade level: 8th-9th Grade
Prerequisite: Prealgebra; confidence in basic arithmetic including operations with fractions, decimals, and integers
Minimum enrollment: 2 students
Supplies: a 3-ring binder with paper for notes, a calculator with square root capability, sharpened pencils, graph paper, and a ruler
Course description: Algebra 1 is a preparatory course for Geometry and Algebra 2. This course will focus on working with expressions and will introduce students to polynomials, factoring, quadratic equations, graphing, properties of exponents, advanced problem solving principles, advanced linear equations, square roots and radicals, math models, and rational expressions.
Course expectations and grading: Students are expected to actively participate during class, complete homework in a timely manner, and seek help when needed. Weekly tutoring sessions will be available to all students. Weekly homework may take up to 4 hours per week to complete. Tests will be given periodically.
Algebra 2
Instructor: Linda Henderson
Course fee: $400 (8 payments of $50)
Supply fee: $25
Grade level: 10th-11th Grade
Minimum enrollment: 2 students
Textbook: Algebra and Trigonometry, Foerster, Classic Edition (ISBN 978-0201324600)
Supplies:a 3-ring binder with paper for notes, a calculator with square root capability, sharpened pencils, graph paper, and a ruler
Prerequisite: Algebra 1; confidence working with expressions, factoring, and graphing
Course description: Algebra 2 is a preparatory course for Precalculus. This course will focus on functions and introduce the student to advanced concepts of matrices, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, rational functions, quadratic relations, sequences and series, probability, and data analysis.
Course expectations and grading: Students should expect to spend an additional hour in virtual lecture each week. Students are expected to actively participate during class, complete homework in a timely manner, and seek help when needed. Weekly tutoring sessions will be available to all students. Weekly homework may take up to 4 hours per week to complete. Tests will be given periodically.
Geometry
Instructor: Linda Henderson
Course fee: $400 (8 payments of $50)
Supply fee: $25
Textbook: Geometry, Jurgensen (ISBN: 978-0395977279)
Grade level: 9th-11th Grade
Prerequisite: Algebra 1; confidence in solving algebraic expressions and factoring polynomials
Minimum enrollment: 2 students
Supplies: a 3-ring binder with paper for notes, a calculator with square root capability, sharpened pencils, graph paper, compass, protractor and a ruler
Course description: Geometry students will explore plane, solid, and coordinate geometry in both theoretical and real-world application. Students will hone reasoning skills as they explore topics such as congruence, similarity, areas and volumes, transformations, and constructions.
Course expectations and grading: Students are expected to actively participate during class, complete homework in a timely manner, and seek help when needed. Weekly tutoring sessions will be available to all students. Weekly homework may take up to 4 hours per week to complete. Tests will be given periodically.
Precalculus - online course
Instructor: Linda Henderson
Course fee: $480 (8 payments of $60)
Supply fee: $25
Grade level: 11th-12th Grade
Minimum enrollment: 1 student
Textbook: Precalculus with Trigonometry: Concepts and Applications, Foerster, 2nd Edition (ISBN: 978-1559537889)
Supplies: a 3-ring binder with paper for notes, a calculator with square root capability, sharpened pencils, graph paper, and a ruler
Prerequisite: Algebra 2; familiarity with angles and basic geometric formulas
Course description: Precalculus establishes a strong mathematical foundation for calculus. This course will focus on a deeper exploration of algebraic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, analytic geometry, probability, sequences and series, and an introduction to limits.
Course expectations and grading: This is an online course that will meet twice per week. Weekly tutoring sessions will be available to all students. Weekly homework may take 4-6 hours per week to complete. Tests will be given periodically.