Algebra 1 | Live & Self-Paced | 2023-24

In this online live Algebra 1 class or Self-Paced Algebra 1 class, middle school and high school homeschoolers have multiple live meeting opportunities available each week:
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Live Class: Students will meet with their instructor and classmates for 75 minutes once a week. These live sessions will provide a review of topics found in the weekly lessons, additional examples offered by the instructor, and small-group collaboration.
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Self-Paced Class: Students cover the same material as the live class, but all instruction will be delivered by teacher-produced videos.
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Live and Self-Paced--Two Optional Live Study Halls: In addition to the 75-minute live class, the instructor will offer two weekly live study halls for both live and self-paced students. These can be utilized in two ways:
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Individual questions. Students can drop in to a Zoom study hall at any time to ask questions.
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Homework time. Students can log in to a Zoom study hall--keeping microphones muted and videos on or off--to work on their math homework. They can then unmute to ask for immediate help when questions arise.
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Class Details
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Two class options:
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Algebra 1 | Traditional full-year live class
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Self-Paced Algebra 1 | Can be started any time and must be completed within 12 months
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Interested in an HONORS Algebra 1 class? Look HERE.
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Tuition:
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Instructor: Ashley Porter
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Dates: August 14, 2023 to May 12, 2024. See our FAQ for a complete list of days, times, and breaks.
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Weekly Live Class: Tuesday 3-4:15 p.m. Eastern ​
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Optional Live Study Halls:
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Tuesday 4:30-6 p.m. Eastern
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Thursday 6-8 p.m. Eastern
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Grade level: 7th and up (successfully completed Pre-Algebra)
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​For age/grade guidelines, prerequisites, and further recommendations for all classes, please see our FAQ page.
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Live class size: 15
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Course materials are listed HERE.
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Format: Zoom and an online classroom.
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Students who attend live classes are requested to keep their webcams on and participate.
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Live classes will be recorded for those who miss classes or prefer to watch later.
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All Blue Tent live math classes are NCAA-approved.
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Foundational Elements
Algebra 1 will include teacher-recorded videos in addition to weekly live meetings and study halls. During a typical week, students might see some of the following:
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Activities covering specific learning topics that are aligned with sections of the book and designed to cover topics students will see on standardized testing
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Short instructional videos demonstrating the use of algebra in the real world
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Homework problems that build on concepts students learn in weekly lessons and assigned activities
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Checkpoint quizzes to test understanding of terms and concepts
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Weekly quizzes and chapter tests that assess students' mastery of topics and their ability to make deeper connections among topics of algebra
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Games (similar to Kahoot and Jeopardy), where students solve puzzles/riddles and complete fun, algebra-related assignments, can be expected, especially in review weeks
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Real-world application projects where students expand their understanding of "how" and "why" we use algebra in everyday life
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Students should expect to spend 5-7 hours per week on classwork (which includes recorded instruction and the live Zoom class).
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An Array of Resources
The class will use the 2018 edition of McGraw-Hill's Glencoe Algebra 1. (See the complete list of resources HERE.) This textbook offers built-in study tips, concept checks, applications to real life, practice quizzes and hands-on activities to solidify concepts.
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Required digital resources offer students an interactive ebook of the course text, supplementary videos, links to on-the-spot explanations, and WebAssign.
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Free interactive applications such as GeoGebra and Desmos will help students visualize concepts.
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Optional: students who wish to utilize a hard-copy of the textbook can purchase one on their own or borrow one through the Blue Tent OnLoan program.
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Ashley Porter utilizes the pedagogy and resources from the creators of MathMedic, which are designed to engage students and help them develop a foundational understanding of the topics of algebra.
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With live instruction, a combination of print and interactive resources, and a friendly online classroom, students will efficiently and successfully learn, apply, and enjoy Algebra 1!
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