Algebra 1 is the foundation for most courses that follow it, in high school and very often in college. It is widely considered a gatekeeper course.

Algebra 1 content is covered in 6th, 7th, and especially 8th grade. If your student struggled with math in middle school, algebra 1 can be very challenging.

Key concepts covered

• Solving equations
• Word problems
• Relations and Functions
• Slope
• Linear Functions

Class elements

• Do Now – addresses prior knowledge and preview concept
• Connection to real life examples that are relevant to students
• Lesson chunked into bite-sized pieces
• Instruction that includes a variety of strategies
• Formative assessment to gauge understanding
• In class practice
• Follow up work that can be completed at home (with solutions provided)

scaffolded notes provided for students to complete during sessions. These can be used as references for their future algebra 1 or 8th grade course.

Click on the image below to sign up for a section of 5 class sessions covering key algebra 1 concepts.