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Class Description

Build a rock-solid algebra foundation while developing problem-solving confidence. This course blends clear instruction, guided practice, and contest-style challenges to support success in school math and prepare motivated students for competitions like AMC 8/10.

Who it’s for: Grades 6–9 (placement by short diagnostic).
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra skills (integers, fractions, ratios) or instructor approval.

Class Schedule

Sunday @ 6:20 pm – 7:20 pm (From 9/7/2025 To 12/14/2025)

What students learn 

(Topics may be adjusted based on students’ pace and needs.)

• Variables, expressions, and order of operations
• Linear equations & inequalities; word-problem modeling
• Graphing lines, slope & intercepts; functions
• Systems of equations (substitution & elimination)
• Exponents & radicals; scientific notation
• Polynomials, factoring, and quadratic equations
• Rational expressions & equations; proportional reasoning
• Problem-solving strategies for multi-step and contest problems

How the course works

• Weekly small-group lesson with targeted practice
• Optional “Practice Lab” and office hours for individual help
• Mastery tracking with ICEA Leveling; periodic check-ins to adjust pace
• Light, purposeful homework with feedback; parent progress updates
• Competition track (optional): curated AMC-style problem sets & mock quizzes

Outcomes

Students leave with fluency in core Algebra topics, stronger mathematical communication, and the confidence to tackle non-routine problems. Graduates are ready for Geometry or Algebra II and better prepared for AMC 8/10 and school assessments.