Should my child review pre algebra?
Reviewing some math this summer seems to be near the top of parents' lists. Especially considering the havoc that covid-19 wrecked with the end of last school year. Among these review options was the consideration of hosting a Scio Pre Algebra review course. While on one level, I'd love to host such a course, on another, there just wasn't enough time to put a proper live course together.
Therefore, I've landed on a compromise. Using Scio Academy's pre algebra lessons from the past two years and lessons from the Art of Problem Solving text, I've laid out a 30 day pre algebra course for you all.
This is how it works:
- Obtain the AOPS pre algebra text (if you don't have it, you can buy the pdf of it at the art of problem solving's site - around $57)
- Join Scio Academy to access the lesson videos ($25 per month for the whole family)
- Follow the plan in the document below (if you access the document below on the computer, you can click the link to go directly to the video lesson - this document is also on the pre algebra course page)
- Email math questions about the homework to your tutor (that's me! Email access to ask questions is included in the membership)
Voila - A complete independent study with tutor help pre algebra review course for less than $75! You really can't beat that.
"All men who have turned out worth anything have had the chief hand in their own education." Sir Walter Scott
How do you know if your child needs to take this course?
If your child is shaky on the foundation of concepts and problem solving strategies that were introduced in pre algebra, then I'd have her work through this plan. It's 30 days, about an hour a day, she's got this!
Furthermore, if your student is going to be using the Art of Problem Solving Algebra course text this fall and it's the first time he's used an AOPS text, I highly recommend this plan. The AOPS texts are no joke and can require a bit of a learning curve, no pun intended. The texts are a fantastic way for students to go from being calculators to mathematicians; from the procedure to the discovery. But for students who've never been taught to think deeply about problems, the first few lessons can be hard. Thus, a short warmup with material that he should already know can be very helpful.
Please know that as always, I have created this plan for you to use at your discretion. As always, you are the first and highest priority when it comes to your child's education. I am here to help you thrive, but I am not your dictator. Enjoy your summer, enjoy some fun math, and I will see you in the classroom!
*If you are not a Math Master, then the links in the document will bring you to the course site. To watch the lesson videos, please enroll at Scioacademy.com/register