We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Math Teacher, Mr. Richards, who will be starting this Fall, teaching Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra I. Please read more about him below:
Jason Richards is the proud father (and homeschooler) of three young boys, and a self-described "recovering actor". His Math background comes from undergraduate studies at the University of Florida in upper level Math courses including Calculus, where he earned a degree in Business Administration and Portuguese. He and his wife Lynn are the founders and directors of a local theater company. Jason himself performed on stage and screen professionally for three years in Miami, Florida before moving to Virginia for graduate studies in film production. Jason enjoys sailing, surfing, Krav Maga, writing, hiking, camping, and serving Jesus.
Curriculum will be Easy Peasy - the workbooks will be used at around $17 each, but are not required
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Middle School Math
Course Description: Students will explore math in the following areas: numbers, geometry, measurement, algebra, and probability. Students will grow in their understanding of the relationship between numbers and the world. Topics include: irrational numbers, scientific notation, volume and surface area. Students will be learning to construct angles and segments using a straightedge and compass. They will study different transformations and practice finding similar figures. Students will learn the concept of variables and algebraic expressions. They will solve one- and two-step equations. Finally, they will explore probability and variation creating, analyzing and visualizing data sets.
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Middle School Math Book
Easy Peasy Parents' Guide: 979-8643787846.
EP Math 6/7 Workbook: Part of the Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool
Workbook: 979-8643325727
Pre-Algebra
Course Description: Students will use texts, videos and online interactives to explore the world of algebra. Students will engage in problem solving, graphing, quizzes and projects. Students will apply transformations to two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures and observe geometric properties. They will use algebraic expressions, equations, or inequalities in one variable to represent and evaluate a given situation. They will apply basic concepts of set theory and also determine subsets, complements, intersection, and union of sets. Students will utilize equations, tables and graphs to analyze and interpret linear functions and make inferences from statistical data.
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Pre-Algebra Math Book
Pre-Algebra
Parent's Guide:979-8631323513.
EP Math Pre-Algebra Workbook: Part of the Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool
Workbook:979-8606937806.
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Algebra I
Course Description: Students will engage in real world and hands-on problem solving while using their developing skills in algebra. Students will learn new material through animations, videos, reading, and guided practice. The topics covered in this course include: real numbers, algebraic expressions, graphing to solve inequalities and absolute value, graphing to solve linear equations, systems of equations, factoring polynomial equations, relations and functions, quadratic equations, radical and rational expressions and equations, and probability. Students will also do timed PSAT practice questions.
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Algebra 1 Workbook
Workbook Answers:979-8399284361
EP Math Algebra 1 Workbook
Workbook: 979-8399284279
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Payment Info
$50 with a $5 second student discount
$15 One-time materials fee due September 1st
Payments can be made through Cash or check made out to "Jason Richards" and left at front desk cart with Admin
If further questions, please email jason_s_richards@hotmail.com
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