10-12 Algebra 2 - TTH $300 - Full STEAM Ahead - Coltin Miller

IMPORTANT: this is for the second half of the course. Student should have taken the first half in the Fall, or the equivalent of it.

Most students think that mathematics is useless and needlessly complicated, but that could not be further from the truth. In reality, it can be wonderful once students understand the basic concepts of this subject! Algebra is considered the foundation of all higher mathematics, which is why when students struggle with this subject, they struggle with the rest of mathematics. This course will make certain that students understand the foundational ideas of mathematics and equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to understand higher mathematics.

The cost of this course is $300

During the in-class portion of the course, the teacher will be providing dynamic instructions of new topics and give students opportunities to practice and master problems. This course uses Aleks Math, allowing students to work at their own pace while doing independent work yet ensuring they move through the entire curriculum by the end of the year.

Aleks math provides "Knowledge Checks" which periodically evaluates the student's comprehension. Knowledge checks also identify gaps in students' knowledge from foundational topics and provide instruction in those specific areas to keep students from falling behind. Aleks, in conjunction with a dedicated teacher, allows students to practice known concepts and learn new topics confidently.

Students must be in the habit of bringing paper and pencils to write down their work. It will be helpful for them in later topics and for review.
Expectation:
This course continues where Algebra 1 left off: learning the foundational concepts of mathematics. In class, concepts from Algebra 1 will be expanded upon and new ones will be introduced. These concepts include fractional equations, polynomial equations, logarithms, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Occasionally, interesting applications of Algebra will be shown to demonstrate the diversity and power of mathematics. Outside of class, students will have problems to practice each week.

Provided by Full STEAM Ahead Education, taught by Coltin Miller.