Pre-Algebra is the transition course from the concrete concepts of arithmetic to the abstract concepts of algebra. Taught with the traditional approach of building on previous concepts and constantly reviewing problems, mastery is developed.
Utilizing the Saxon Math curriculum, some of the concepts covered are reading and writing numbers, negative exponents, unit multipliers, area and volume problems, graphing on the coordinate system, scientific notation, word problems involving rates, fractions, percents, writing equations with algebraic phrases, Roman numerals, interest, and probability