Algebra Jump
Start Workshop
Prepare for Success in Algebra • Strengthen Pre-Algebra Skills • Build Confidence for the Next Grade Level
Schedule:
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays OR Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Online & In-Person
For Students Entering 6th Grade
Review of 4th–5th Grade Concepts & Pre-Algebra Skills:
Understanding and Using Variables: Introduction to the concept of variables in algebraic expressions.
Interpreting Numerical Expressions: Evaluating simple expressions with multiple operations.
Solving Basic Equations and Inequalities: Learning to solve simple one-step equations and inequalities.
Using Coordinate Planes to Plot Points: Plotting points on a coordinate grid and understanding the basics of graphing.
Identifying Numerical Patterns and Sequences: Recognizing and continuing numerical patterns such as arithmetic sequences.
For Students Entering 7th Grade
Review of 5th–6th Grade Algebra Readiness:
Operations with Positive and Negative Integers: Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers.
Writing and Solving Two-Step Equations: Solving equations involving two operations.
Understanding Ratios, Rates, and Proportions: Working with ratios and solving proportion problems.
Using Variables to Represent Real-World Situations: Writing equations that model real-life scenarios.
Analyzing Patterns and Simple Functions: Identifying and continuing patterns, and learning to represent them with functions.
For Students Entering 8th Grade
Review of 6th–7th Grade Pre-Algebra:
Solving Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities: Tackling equations that require multiple steps to solve.
Working with Exponents and Square Roots: Introduction to exponents and square roots, including basic calculations.
Graphing Linear Equations: Plotting linear equations on a coordinate plane.
Understanding Slope and Y-Intercept: Exploring the concept of slope and y-intercept in linear functions.
Identifying Proportional vs. Non-Proportional Relationships: Differentiating between proportional and non-proportional relationships in mathematical contexts.
For Students Entering 9th Grade (Algebra I Prep)
Review of 7th–8th Grade Algebra Foundations:
Simplifying Algebraic Expressions: Combining like terms and simplifying expressions.
Solving Systems of Equations: Solving systems using substitution and elimination methods.
Understanding Function Notation: Interpreting and using function notation for various types of functions.
Analyzing Graphs of Linear and Quadratic Functions: Understanding the graphical representation of linear and quadratic equations.
Applying Real-World Algebra to Word Problems: Using algebra to solve real-world problems involving word descriptions.
Algebra Jump Start
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