11/14/2024 – Modified 11/17
On Tuesday, turn in the Problem sets for Lessons 37 – 40. Odd numbered problems only.
This Tuesday will be Test 9. we will re-work Test 8.
11/7/2024
On Tuesday, turn in the Problem sets for Lessons 33 – 36. Odd numbered problems only.
This Tuesday will be Test 8.
10/30/2024
On Tuesday, turn in the Problem sets for Lessons 29 – 32. Odd numbered problems only.
This Tuesday will be Test 7.
10/24/2024
On Tuesday, turn in the Problem sets for Lessons 25 – 28. Odd numbered problems only.
This Tuesday will be Test 6.
10/17/2024
On Tuesday, turn in the Problem sets for Lessons 21 – 24. Odd numbered problems only.
This Tuesday will be Test 5.
10/10/2024
On Tuesday, turn in the Problem sets for Lessons 17 – 20. Odd numbered problems only.
After trying each problem check your answer at the back of the book. If your answer was wrong, modify your work to get the correct answer.
Do not use a calculator.
Follow the instructions for homework in the Course Information handout. See link above.
This Tuesday will be Test 4.
10/3/2024
On Tuesday, turn in the Problem sets for Lessons 13 – 16. Odd numbered problems only.
After trying each problem check your answer at the back of the book. If your answer was wrong, modify your work to get the correct answer.
Do not use a calculator.
Follow the instructions for homework in the Course Information handout. See link above.
This Tuesday will be Test 3.
9/26/2024
On Tuesday, turn in the Problem sets for Lessons 9 – 12. Odd numbered problems only.
After trying each problem check your answer at the back of the book. If your answer was wrong, modify your work to get the correct answer.
Do not use a calculator.
Follow the instructions for homework in the Course Information handout. See link above.
This Tuesday will be Test 2.
9/18/2024
On Tuesday, turn in the Problem sets for Lessons 5, 6, 7, 8. Odd numbered problems only.
After trying each problem check your answer at the back of the book. If your answer was wrong, modify your work to get the correct answer.
Do not use a calculator.
Follow the instructions for homework in the Course Information handout. See link above.
This Tuesday will be Test 1.
9/12/2024
On Tuesday, turn in the Problem sets for Lessons 1, 2, 3, 4. Odd numbered problems only.
After trying each problem check your answer at the back of the book. If your answer was wrong, modify your work to get the correct answer.
Do not use a calculator.
Follow the instructions for homework in the Course Information handout. See link above.
On our first Tuesday class (9/10) the pre-algebra students will be given tests to evaluate their current abilities and to determine if they are in the correct class. The next day, Wednesday (9/11) I will lecture on the first four lessons of the textbook and assign the required homework to be turned in the following Tuesday (9/12). First homework is due Tuesday, 9/17. First test: Tuesday, 9/24.
Recommended review prior to the first class day (9/10):
- Multiplication facts/tables
- How to add a column of numbers
- How to subtract, including borrowing
- How to multiply two large numbers
- How to perform long division
- Fractions – adding, subtracting, multiplying
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The first day of class will be Tuesday, 9/10, at 11:00 am. We will be meeting two days per week. Tuesdays, 11:00 – 1:00 pm, and Wednesdays, 9 – 11 am. Please order the textbook now, if you haven’t already: Saxon’s Algebra ½, An Incremental Development, 3rd edition. Please make sure you purchase the third edition. Your student should bring to class every day: |
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The textbook A pencil or pen (black or blue ink) Paper: Standard-size loose leaf white college-ruled lined paper |
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Size: either 8.5 by 11 inch or 8 by 10.5 inch. Please not smaller. Homework and tests should be turned in on this type of paper. Please, no spiral notebook paper, or graph paper, or other colors of paper than white. Spiral notebooks may be used for taking notes, but not required. |
“Algebra is not difficult. Algebra is just different. Time is required in order for things that are different to become things that are familiar,” says John Saxon in the preface to Algebra ½, An Incremental Development, 3rd edition. Mr. Baumgaertel will help pre-algebra students to make the transition between arithmetic (where concepts are concrete) to algebra (where concepts are abstract). Teacher: Mr. Baumgaertel Schedule: Tuesday, 11:00 – 1:00 and Wednesday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Students are required to attend both days.) Text: Saxon’s Algebra ½, An Incremental Development, 3rd edition. Please make sure you purchase the 3rd edition.