Algebra I Readiness

This mathematics course is for students from 7th grade to 10th grade, who are struggling in math. Employing a “problem-based classroom” teaching approach, the instructor will give the students a binder full of Algebra I practice problems. Students will complete problems in pairs. Then they will review them on the boards and with their peers and instructor(s). Students will work as they learn. Instructors will teach concepts and ideas as needed by the students. Students who struggled in a previous algebra I course or pre-algebra I course would be a good fit for this camp. The type of problems will be based on the Algebra I common core curriculum and student needs. The course will be administered over five days, Monday through Friday, all day on the campus of Oakland University. Student success will be heavily dependent upon their commitment to excellence while in class.

• Practice and review concepts and objectives covered in an Algebra I course.
• Explore deeper-thinking Algebra I problems using a step-by-step problem-based learning approach.
• Be encouraged to actively participate and be hands-on in this camp.
• Explain their thinking to the instructors and their peers.
• Learn while doing math problems.
• Be encouraged to ask questions to ensure their understanding of the material.

Parents of participants, please read the following documents. If you accept these conditions, please type YES (case-sensitive) into the authorization code field before checkout.

Please download and fill out the attached Health Form, Photo Release Form and Release Waiver Form and have your student bring these forms with them to their first day of camp.

For more information contact Marianne Donoghue at mrdonoghue@oakland.edu.