1-1 Variables and Expressions – We learned that mathematics is a language and algebra involves the same operations as arithmetic. We discovered that algebra also utilizes letters as placeholders in order to generalize a specific arithmetic statement. We practiced creating algebraic expressions.
Factoring Trinomials, Binomial Multiplication: Method of factoring trinomials. Binomial multiplication using
FOIL method. Real world connections involving binomial factors and multiplication. During today's session on binomial multiplication and factoring trinomials, Aiden was well focused and engaged in this important Algebra 1 topic.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session on binomial multiplication and factoring trinomials, Aiden was well focused and engaged in this important Algebra 1 topic.
Binomial Multiplication and FOIL. Factoring Trinomials into Binomial Factors. Various demonstration examples and real world connections.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Aiden was well focused and attentive to today's topic on Binomial Multiplication which is key material that he will
learn in Algebra 1 class next year.
We worked on solving 2-step algebraic equations. The idea of inverse operations and isolating the variable is still difficult. I assigned several problems for homework.
Review of Final Exam, Distance Between 2 Points: Distance formula for 2 points on a coordinate plane. Determining perimeter of a polygon using distance formula.
Assignment
None.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Aiden was very attentive during our review of the Pre-Alg Final Exam today. We discussed his follow-up Math courses for the next few years in high school.
