Algebra 1/2

Description: A full pre-algebra course and an introduction to geometry. Topics covered include prime and composite numbers; fractions & decimals; order of operations, coordinates, exponents, square roots, ratios, algebraic phrases, probability, the Pythagorean Theorem and more.

Tutor:Jan Sands
Text: Saxon Algebra 1/2 Home Study Kit, third edition
Students must bring: 3-ring binder (1 to 1 1/2”)
Filler paper
Quadrille filler paper (graph paper)
Set of five tabbed dividers
Pencils (preferably Dixon Ticonderoga) with erasers
Correction pen or pencil (red or other highly visible color)
Ruler – 6 to 12 inches
Compass
Protractor
Texas Instruments® TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator
Length: Full Year
Prerequisite: student must be 14 years old by the first day of class and pass Saxon placement test for Algebra 1/2.
Grade level: 7th – 9th grade
Homework: Homework will vary, but will be 30-60 minutes per day, four or five days per week
Tuition: $170 per semester

Algebra I

Description: Covers topics including signed numbers, exponents, and roots; absolute value; equations and inequalities; scientific notations; unit conversions; polynomials; graphs; factoring; quadratic equations; direct and inverse variations; exponential growth; statistics; and probability.

Tutor:Jan Sands
Text: Saxon Algebra 1 Home Study Kit, third edition
Students must bring: 3-ring binder (1 to 1 1/2”)
Filler paper
Quadrille filler paper (graph paper)
Set of five tabbed dividers
Pencils (preferably Dixon Ticonderoga) with erasers
Correction pen or pencil (red or other highly visible color)
Ruler – 6 to 12 inches
Compass
Protractor
Texas Instruments® TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator
Length: Full Year
Prerequisite: student must be at least 14 years old by the first day of class and pass Saxon placement test for Algebra 1.
Grade level: 8th – 10th grade
Homework: Homework will vary, but will be 30-60 minutes per day, four or five days per week.
Tuition: $170 per semester

Algebra 2

Description:Traditional second-year algebra topics, as well as a full semester of informal geometry, are included with both real-world, abstract and interdisciplinary applications. Topics include geometric functions like angles, perimeters, and proportional segments; negative exponents; quadratic equations; metric conversions; logarithms; and advanced factoring.

Tutor:Jan Sands
Text: Saxon Algebra 2 Home Study Kit, third edition
Students must bring: 3-ring binder (1 to 1 1/2”)
Filler paper
Quadrille filler paper (graph paper)
Set of five tabbed dividers
Pencils (preferably Dixon Ticonderoga) with erasers
Correction pen or pencil (red or other highly visible color)
Ruler – 6 to 12 inches
Compass
Protractor
Texas Instruments® TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator
Length: Full Year
Prerequisite: student must be 15 years old by the first day of class and pass Saxon placement test for Algebra 2.
Grade level: 9th – 12th grade
Homework: Homework will vary, but will be 30-60 minutes per day, four or five days per week
Tuition: $170 per semester

Geometry

Description: Traditional geometry, including construction, triangle congruence, postulates and theorems, surface area and volume, two-column proofs, vector addition, equations of lines, trigonometry, and plenty of algebra.

Tutor:Jan Sands
Text: Saxon Geometry HomeSchool Kit
Students must bring: 3-ring binder (1 to 1 1/2”)
Filler paper
Quadrille filler paper (graph paper)
Set of five tabbed dividers
Pencils (preferably Dixon Ticonderoga) with erasers
Correction pen or pencil (red or other highly visible color)
Ruler – 6 to 12 inches
Compass
Protractor
Texas Instruments® TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator
Length: Full Year
Prerequisite: student must be at least 15 years old by the first day of class and have completed at least Saxon Algebra 1 or equivalent. Recommended after Algebra 2, or instead of Algebra 2.
Grade level: 9th – 12th grade
Homework: Homework will vary, but will be 30-60 minutes per day, four or five days per week
Tuition: $170 per semester