Math Lab: Gearing Up for Algebra

Credits: none Duration: 1 semester Asynchronous (with weekly assignments) Course: 270404

Dobie Landry

English

Certificate Course

0 Students

09h 27m

Course Overview

Get ready to build a rock-solid foundation in math with Math Lab: Gearing Up for Algebra—a fun and practical journey through essential math skills that prepare you for success in Algebra and beyond! In this course, you'll sharpen your number sense, master operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents, and dive into the basics of geometry and algebra.

You’ll explore key concepts in 14 student-friendly chapters, from understanding negative numbers to graphing on the coordinate plane and solving your first algebraic quotations. Whether you're catching up, brushing up, or getting ahead, this course gives you the confidence and skills needed for Algebra 1

Gearing Up for Algebra is a comprehensive remedial mathematics course designed to strengthen foundational math skills and prepare high school students for success in Algebra I and future math courses. Tailored for students who need extra support in mathematical understanding, this course revisits essential arithmetic concepts and builds a bridge to more complex algebraic thinking. The course prioritizes conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and skill fluency to foster confidence and competence in mathematics.

This class is ideal for students who have struggled with math in middle school or who did not meet proficiency standards on standardized assessments. Instruction is delivered through a combination of direct teaching, guided practice, collaborative learning, and individualized support. Students are encouraged to engage actively with material through real-world applications, technology-enhanced activities, and formative assessments that track progress.

The curriculum begins with a review of basic number operations, including whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and integers. Students learn how to perform computations accurately and apply these skills to solve real-life problems. From there, the course introduces key pre-algebra concepts such as factors and multiples, ratios and proportions, percentages, and simple probability. The latter part of the course focuses on expressions, variables, equations, and inequalities—concepts critical to a successful transition into Algebra I.

In addition to academic content, the course emphasizes the development of mathematical habits of mind, including persistence, reasoning, and attention to precision. Students will also practice using appropriate mathematical vocabulary and notation to communicate their ideas clearly.

Throughout the semester, students will receive targeted intervention, as needed, based on diagnostic assessments and teacher observations. Small group instruction and differentiated assignments allow each student to progress at their own pace, ensuring mastery of essential skills. The course will culminate in a comprehensive final project or exam designed to demonstrate growth and readiness for Algebra I.