This comprehensive Pre-Algebra course is designed for middle school students (grades 6–8) to build a strong foundation in mathematical concepts. Through a blend of live instruction and interactive lab sessions, students will explore topics such as integers, fractions, equations, and geometry, preparing them for success in higher-level math courses.
📚 Course Structure
- 📖 Independent Study: Students will engage with weekly modules that include readings, videos, and practice exercises to reinforce key concepts.
- 👩🏽🏫 Live Lecture (Mondays): A weekly live session where the instructor introduces new topics, provides examples, and addresses student questions.
- 🔧 Lab Session (Tuesdays): An interactive session focused on problem-solving, collaborative activities, and real-world applications of mathematical concepts.
📅 Schedule
- Course Duration: August 18 – May 27
- Live Sessions: Mondays and Tuesdays at 4:00 PM UTC
🕒 Time Zone Conversion
Below are two sets of local times to reflect both Standard Time and Daylight Saving Time (DST). Since not all regions change their clocks at the same time — and some do not change at all — we provide both to help students stay on schedule year-round.
| Time Zone | During Standard Time | During Daylight Saving Time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) | 11:00 AM (EST) | 12:00 PM (EDT) |
| Central Time (CT) | 10:00 AM (CST) | 11:00 AM (CDT) |
| Mountain Time (MT) | 9:00 AM (MST) | 10:00 AM (MDT) |
| Pacific Time (PT) | 8:00 AM (PST) | 9:00 AM (PDT) |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC) | 4:00 PM (Year-round) | |
| West Africa Time (WAT) | 5:00 PM (Year-round) | |
📝 Enrollment Information
This course is open to middle school students seeking to strengthen their mathematical skills. While the primary focus is on middle school content, high school students requiring a refresher in foundational concepts are also welcome. The course is structured to accommodate varying levels of proficiency, ensuring that all students are both challenged and supported.
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Unit 1.NumbersUnderstanding the classification of number.(Taxonomy of numbers)
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Unit 1.2 Order of Operation
The use of PEMDAS, when simplifying an expression with more than 1 operation.
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Unit 1.3 Factors and Multiples.
Divisibility of a number ,factors, multiples and prime factorisation.
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Worksheet .1
Practising Quetions .(3 Sections)
30 marks.
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Unit 1.4.1 . Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.
Introduction to Fraction, Decimals and Percentages
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Unit 1.4.2. Addition, Subtraction of Fractions and Decimals.
This topic focuses on building fluency in adding and subtracting both fractions and decimal numbers. Learners will develop the ability to handle calculations involving like and unlike denominators, simplify results, and convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers.
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Unit 1.4.3 Multiplication and Division of fractions and Decimals
This topic equips learners with skills to multiply and divide both fractions and decimal numbers accurately. It covers key techniques such as multiplying fractions by whole numbers and other fractions, dividing by flipping the second fraction (reciprocal), and simplifying results. For decimals, learners will master multiplying and dividing up to three decimal places, adjusting the decimal point correctly.
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Practising Exercise(Fraction, Decimals & Percentages)
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Unit 1.5. Ratio
Definition of ratio.
simplifying and appplication of ratio
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Practising Exercise(Ratio)
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