Pre-Algebra at a Glance
- Prerequisite: Mastery of basic arithmetic, fractions, decimals, and percents.
- An Pre-Algebra course using Hands On Equations.
- Hands-On Equations is a very concrete introduction to abstract algebraic concepts.
- During the course of study, students will:
- Solve two-step word problems and represent those problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown.
- Solve multistep word problems using drawing and equations with a symbol for the unknown.
- Understand that positive and negative numbers have opposite values.
- Solve mathematical problems using algebraic expressions and equations.
- Two days of instruction at Cimarron with highly qualified teachers
- Three days of independent homework assignments during home days.