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Welcome to Algebra 1

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This course uses the classic Saxon Algebra 1 (3rd edition) which covers the traditional topics covered in a first-year algebra course providing a firm foundation for higher level math courses. Topics include functions and relations, linear and quadratic equations and graphs, polynomials, inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, rational and radical expressions, probability, data analysis, and more including various types of word problems.  Saxon is incremental and cumulative, introducing new concepts in small steps while reviewing previously learned material.  This course is supplemented with a weekly homework worksheet (1 page) with SAT/ACT-like multiple choice questions. Additional online study/help sessions are available as needed.

Textbook: Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd edition, Textbook and Solutions Manual.

Course syllabus, schedule, assignment sheets, and other course details are sent via email.  For further questions, please contact mrstaylor.catn@gmail.com

Welcome to Algebra 1/2

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Course Description: This course serves as a transition between Pre-Algebra and Algebra to solidify pre-algebra skills while learning to solve math problems algebraically and learn the elementary concepts of algebra which is also applied to basic geometry.   Other topics include fractions, order of operations, ratios, proportions, exponents, roots, unit conversions, probability, Pythagorean Theorem, and more.  More than half of the lessons are covered in the first semester.  The second semester is supplemented with worksheets to focus on a different variety of word problems and to include two additional topics in the curriculum: polynomials and linear graphs. Saxon is incremental and cumulative, introducing new concepts in small steps while reviewing previously learned material.  Additional online study/help sessions are available as needed.

Textbook:  Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd edition, Textbook and Solutions Manual.

Course syllabus, schedule, assignment sheets, and other details are sent via email.  Please contact mrstaylor.catn@gmail.com for further questions.

Welcome to Chemistry

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Course Description: With an atoms first approach, students receive a thorough introduction to the study of matter and changes in matter.  Experiments are integrated with the topics to give the student hands-on experience to conceptualize the concepts.  The math work involved is also applied in the experiments to provide quantitative understanding and reasoning.  All the experiments in the curriculum are completed with additional activities, labs, demos, and worksheets to facilitate a greater depth of understanding.  Topics include the atomic and molecular structure, molecular geometry, polyatomic ions, basic types of chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, redox reactions, gas laws, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, and more.  All lab equipment, materials, and experiment sheets for this course are included in the monthly tuition. Additional online study/help sessions are available as needed.

Textbook:  Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry, 3rd edition, 2nd printing or later printing.

The class syllabus, schedule, assignment sheets, and further details for this course are sent via email.
Please contact mrstaylor.catn@gmail.com for further questions.