Albuquerque:Homeschool math Classes

Hi Tabitha,

Thanks for the opportunity to inform homeschool families of my math classes. Here's the announcement.

-syc



Homeschool math classes offered for Fall 2007 by an experienced engineer, mathematician and homeschool mom. For more information, contact syc505@comcast.net or 897-0403. Classes will be taught from Aug 28 thru May 14 in the North Valley (near El Pinto restaurant) with extended breaks for Christmas and Easter. Registration fee before Jun 15 is $25. After that, if space is available, registration fee is $40. Tuition is $40/month payable from Aug thru May. Teacher qualification and recommendations for this class are available upon request. The following courses will be taught.

Arithmetic Skills
Typical Age: 11-13 years old Material Fee: $50 Day/Time: Tue 9:00 – 11:00
Description: This course is for students who need to be grounded and accurate in basic arithmetic skills (fractions, decimals, percents, measurements) so they can successfully progress to higher math levels. It will include a Division M Math Olympiad team. No placement test is required. Example of class material is available.
Pre-Algebra/Pre-Geometry
Typical Age: 12-14 yrs old Material Fee: $50 Day/Time: Wed, 9:00 – 11:00
Description: This course is for students who pass the 22 problem Arithmetic skills test. Algebra topics include operations with rational numbers, factoring, square roots, multi-variable expressions and single variable equations. Geometry topics include construction and basic theorems about lines, angles, circles, polygons, perimeter, area, volume. A Division M Math Olympiad team is included. Examples of class material are available.
Elementary Algebra
Typical Age: 13-15 yrs old Material Fee: $70 Day/Time: Wed 11:30 – 1:30
Description: This is a complete Algebra I course with emphasis on graphing and problem solving. Students interested in this class should pass the 22 problem Arithmetic skills test and the 20 problem Pre-Algebra skills test. Algebra topics include functions, integers, rational/irrational numbers, simultaneous equations, exponents, polynomials, fractions, factoring, square roots, quadratic equation, fractional equations and inequalities. Lessons will be supplemented wit h examples from ACT/SAT. Examples of class material are available.
Geometry
Typical Age: 14 yrs and up Material Fee: $70 Day/Time: Mon 9:00 – 11:00
Description: This is a complete high school level geometry course that includes construction, logic and formal proofs. It is supplemented with examples from ACT/SAT. If you wish to assess your student’s Algebra skills prior to taking this class, there is a 20 problem Algebra Skills test available.
Advanced Algebra
Typical Age: 15 yrs and up Material Fee: $70 Day/Time: Wed 2:30 – 4:30
Description: This is the continuing course after Elementary Algebra. Students in this class should pass the 22 problem Arithmetic skills test, the 20 problem Pre-Algebra skills test and the 20 problem Algebra skills test.