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Pre-Algebra

Timeline: 84 hours (videos: 28 hours, homework: ~56 hours)

Topics covered: negative numbers negative fractions algebraic expressions algebraic fractions multi-step equations inequalities applications graphing 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.

Course Playlist: TCPS - Pre-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.

Supplemental Resources​

  • Khan Academy - Pre-Algebra: This serves as a good tutor if you want a different perspective.
  • Math Antics: This channel has some good videos for Arithmetic & Pre-Algebra
  • Professor Leonard - Prealgebra: The first few videos touch on Arithmetic, however most of it is Pre-Algebra. It's good if you prefer a conversational teacher + whiteboard teaching style.
  • OpenStax - Prealgebra Textbook: Just like Professor Leonard, this touches on basic Arithmetic, then moves onto Pre-Algebra realtively quickly. Since many students learn better with a textbook, this is a good option.
  • Greene Math - Pre-Algebra: Another good resource for Arithmetic & Pre-Algebra.