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Algebra 1

Timeline: 150 hours (videos: 50 hours, homework: ~100 hours)

Topics covered: polynomials FOIL factorization GCF quadratics difference of squares simplifying equations algebraic fractions complex fractions square roots systems of equations linear equations slope graphing equations applications of algebra and more

This course was created by The College Prep School. The entirety of this course is contained in the following YouTube playlist, including all of your homework and tests. Note that "Algebra 1" and "Beginning Algebra" are the same thing.

Course Playlist: TCPS - Beginning Algebra

Instructions:​

  • Work through the playlist from top to bottom.
  • In each video, the teacher works through a problem set, then a homework.
  • When the teacher says "try this one on your own", pause the video and work it out. You do not have to do every single problem, but make sure to pay attention, learn the method to solve it, and do the ones he tells you to complete.
  • Always complete the homework. If you get something wrong according to the answer key, try to see what you did wrong and redo the problem correctly.
  • When you get to a review day, attempt every problem yourself then complete the homework.
  • Take the tests seriously and don't cheat. Use them as a measure to see where your knowlege is at. Do not move on without feeling proficient at a topic.
  • You may find a calculator useful for this course. Desmos is a good free graphing calculator.

Notes:​

  • Class 3 - Multiplying Binomials: FOIL (First, Inner, Outer, Last) is a commonly taught method for multiplying 2 binomials together. However, it is important to understand the math that goes on behind FOIL. FOIL is just using the distributive property to multiply the monomials within the first binomial by the second binomial. See this video from Wrath of Math for more details.
  • Class 4 - Factoring Algebraic Expressions Part 1 (questions 47-59): An easier method for factoring equations where the leading coefficient is not 1 is the X method(AKA the diamond method), as seen in this clip from Professor Leonard.

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