Sylvan’s middle and junior high school math programs will help your child excel in algebra.
“I dreaded going to algebra class. I tried to get out of answering questions, I did whatever I could. Now, because of Sylvan, I just understand it. Everything came together and I know algebra really well now. It feels like I have had a big weight lifted off my back.”
- Sean, Sylvan Student
At Sylvan, we'll create an individualized plan based on your child's unique learning needs. Contact us today to find out how our proven approach can help your child master the following middle school algebra skills...and more!
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- Identify the base and the exponent of a given numerical expression and calculate its value
- Evaluate numerical expressions using the order of operations
- Solve algebraic equations with one variable using addition and subtraction
- Translate phrases into numeric or algebraic expressions using addition and subtraction
- Use coordinate geometry to graph ordered pairs in all four quadrants
- Evaluate or simplify addition and subtraction algebraic expressions
- Use the basic properties of addition to write algebraic expressions equivalent to given algebraic expressions
- Evaluate and use algebraic expressions in simple word problems
- Solve whole number equations
- Translate phrases into a numerical or algebraic expression
- Evaluate an expression involving more than one operation
- Translate verbal statements into equations using any of the four operations
- Solve one-step whole number word problems by writing and solving equations using any of the four operations
- Solve one-step decimal equations using any of the four operations
- Solve one-step integer equations using addition or subtraction/ multiplication or division
- Solve equations involving more than one operation
- Solve word problems by writing and solving equations involving more than one operation or expression
- Solve equations with variables on both sides
- Solve inequalities involving one operation
- Solve inequalities involving combined operations
- Multiply and divide polynomials
- Solve equations involving rational numbers using any of the four operations
- Solve rational number word problems by writing and solving equations using addition and subtraction and multiplication and division
- Evaluate expressions using square roots
- Find products by applying rules for exponents
- Find quotients by applying rules for exponents
- Simplify products or quotients using laws of exponents
- Use multiplication as a check for division
At Sylvan, we'll build the skills, habits and attitudes your child needs to master algebra. Contact us to learn more today!