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

Student

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. 

  • Self-Paced Class: Students cover the same material as the live class, but all instruction will be delivered by teacher-produced videos.

  • 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:

    • Individual questions. Students can drop in to a Zoom study hall at any time to ask questions.

    • 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

  • Two class options:

    • Algebra 1 | Traditional full-year live class

    • Self-Paced Algebra 1 | Can be started any time and must be completed within 12 months

    • Interested in honors Algebra 1 classes? Look HERE.

  • Tuition:

  • Instructor: Ashley Porter

  • Dates: August 14, 2023 to May 12, 2024. See our FAQ for a complete list of days, times, and breaks.

  • Weekly Live Class: Tuesday 3-4:15 p.m. Eastern ​

  • Optional Live Study Halls:

    • Tuesday 4:30-6 p.m. Eastern

    • Thursday 6-8 p.m. Eastern

  • Grade level: 7th and up (successfully completed Pre-Algebra)

    • ​For age/grade guidelines, prerequisites, and further recommendations for all classes, please see our FAQ page.

  • Live class size: 15

  • Course materials are listed HERE.

  • Format: Zoom and an online classroom. 

    • Students who attend live classes are requested to keep their webcams on and participate. 

    • Live classes will be recorded for those who miss classes or prefer to watch later.

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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 

  • Short instructional videos demonstrating the use of algebra in the real world

  • Homework problems that build on concepts students learn in weekly lessons and assigned activities

  • Checkpoint quizzes to test understanding of terms and concepts

  • Weekly quizzes and chapter tests that assess students' mastery of topics and their ability to make deeper connections among topics of algebra

  • Games (similar to Kahoot and Jeopardy), where students solve puzzles/riddles and complete fun, algebra-related assignments, can be expected, especially in review weeks

  • Real-world application projects where students expand their understanding of "how" and "why" we use algebra in everyday life

  • 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.

  • Free interactive applications such as GeoGebra and Desmos will help students visualize concepts.

  • 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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