Class:

Algebra ½ (Pre-Algebra)

Grade:

7-11

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Math 8/7 at CEC or Math Placement Test. Click here for Placement Test Info.

Instructor:

Smith, Toma

Description:

Algebra 1/2 (Pre-Algebra) This course is the culmination of pre-algebra mathematics, a full pre-algebra course and an introduction to geometry and discrete mathematics. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, prime and composite numbers; fractions & decimals; order of operations, coordinates, exponents, square roots, ratios, algebraic phrases, probability, and the Pythagorean Theorem. Students will learn in small doses at their own pace while increasing retention of knowledge using an incremental approach to math.  Students who have not previously enrolled in a math course at CEC are required to complete a $30 placement test.   Students previously enrolled in CEC Math 8/7 classes need not take this placement test.

Supplies:

Three-ring binder with dividers, lined paper, graph paper, pencil, erasers, protractor, ruler and home computer with internet access and printing capabilities.

Teacher Notes:

No Class Fee.  You will need the Student Textbook.  But then choose either Solutions Manual OR Answer Key and Test Forms. See Descriptions below.
Try to find used from former CEC students or at Kurriculum Korner (Karen’s) (502) 241-7264 in Crestwood, KY. Buy new at Christian Book Distributors (www.christianbook.com)

 

Required Textbook(s) Subtitle ISBN or Code Price Publisher/Seller
Saxon Algebra ½ Student Text (hard-backed, light blue book) Third Edition, 2004 1565771494 ~$35.00 Amazon
Saxon Algebra ½ Answer Key and Test Forms, PREFERRED (only provides solutions with no detailed explanation, but includes the practice problem solutions) Third Edition 1591411726 ~$15.00 Amazon
Saxon Algebra ½ Solutions Manual (works out problems in detail, does not include practice problem solutions) Third Edition, 2004 1565771311 ~$35.00 Amazon