7/8 Math SP25 | Algebra 1 | Veritas Classical Ac

Algebra 1 | 7th & 8th Grade

Dive into the world of algebra, where numbers and variables come alive to reveal the patterns of God's creation.

This course provides a thorough introduction to Algebra fundamentals, covering essential operations needed for advanced math. Students will apply algebra in both practical and philosophical contexts, exploring foundations of algebra, functions, equations, polynomials, inequalities, radical and quadratic expressions, absolute value, and data analysis with probability.

Pre-Algebra Review
Applying Basic Operations of Algebra
Interpreting Data

Spring Semester 2025

Program Dates:

Jan 27, 2025 - June 6, 2025

Tentative Schedule*:

Mon, Wed, & Fri

9:30am-10:45am KST

*Class schedule may be modified to meet student needs. See FAQ for more info.

Price**:

$510

**Discount available. See FAQ for more info.

Enrollment Closes:

Jan 27, 2025

The course will be opened based on a minimum enrollment of 6 students. See FAQ for more info.

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What You'll Learn

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

✓Convert units

✓Solve basic equations using operations of algebra

✓Interpret data tables

✓Solve proportions

✓Find rates of change

✓Analyze measures of central tendency

✓Multiply and divide polynomial expressions

✓Solve systems of equations

✓Factor polynomial expressions

✓Solve absolute value equations and inequalities

✓Solve rational and radical expressions using basic operations

✓Graph various functions

✓Use trigonometric ratios

✓Solve problems involving permutations and combinations

Your Instructor

Mrs. Sophia Moreira is excited to teach Latin and math again this year at Veritas! She graduated from Stanford University with a double-major in math (Honors) and classics (Latin focus). Her research includes exploring computational complexity classes on closed timelike curves and translating 12th century Latin scrolls from Admont Monastery. In college, she was Co-Editor-in-Chief of Stanford’s classics journal and a contest writer for the Junior Classical League. Mrs. Moreira also enjoyed math competitions more casually: she qualified for AIME and USACO Silver, and earned 2nd Place in the Stanford Probability for Computer Science Contest. Since graduating, Mrs. Moreira has brought her love of learning and interest in competitions to hundreds of students across a wide variety of subjects and ages, and specializes in helping kids exceed their learning goals while upholding a strong commitment to the ideals of truth, goodness, and other Christian values. Outside of teaching, she enjoys Bible studies, dance fitness, and going on walks with her husband. One of her favorite Bible verses is Philippians 4:8.

Course Information

Course-Specific Required Texts and Materials:
The cost of the course does not cover books and materials.

Saxon Algebra 1: An Incremental Development.

General Technical Requirements:

Laptop or Desktop
- Please use a reliable laptop or desktop with a processor with a speed of 1 GHz or better on one of the following operating systems: Mac OS X with Mac OS 10.7 or later; Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista (with SP1 or later) or XP (with SP3 or later). An inexpensive laptop or netbook is preferred, as they enable you to plug an Ethernet cable directly into your computer. Students are only permitted to use phones for the Zoom sessions in cases of emergency. Note: It is significantly better to use an Ethernet cable to wire into a router rather than using WiFi, as WiFi signals can be notoriously unreliable based on device, distance to router, and interference from other electronics nearby
High-Speed Internet Connection
- You will also need a reliable high-speed internet connection, ideally through an Ethernet cable directly connected to your computer. While Wi-Fi can work, it may not provide the best performance in terms of bandwidth. A faster internet connection will improve your experience, and we recommend a minimum download/upload speed of 5/1.5 Mbps. Depending on your location, you may also need to purchase a VPN to access Google Classroom, Google Suite, and Gmail.
Zoom
- For our classes, we use Zoom, a web conferencing platform that allows students and instructors to connect face-to-face in real time, no matter where they are in the world. Zoom is free to download and simple to use. Click here to download Zoom.
See §VII in the VOA Parent-Student Handbook for more information about our technical requirements.