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Bridge Materials: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics

What is the Bridge Materials: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics?

The Bridge Materials: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics is a free optional Readiness Check and set of skills lessons that have been created to aid in preparing students for algebra. It covers some of the essential concepts and skills needed for success in an algebra course that may have been forgotten or not covered in great depth in their previous studies.

It consists of Readiness Check material and 14 skills lessons. The Readiness Check helps identify which skills lessons would benefit your student. The format of the skills lessons provides both new and current Math-U-See students with an introduction to the design of Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics.

The Bridge Materials are:

• Not a full course
• Optional
• Free 
• Only available in a digital format within the Demme Learning Digital Toolbox

Who should use the Bridge Materials: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics?

We highly recommend that any student planning on using Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics and has completed a Pre-Algebra course whether using Math-U-See or another program will benefit from using these materials. 

If your student is moving into Algebra 1: Legacy Edition, they can also benefit from the skills covered.

Remember these materials are optional for all students and instructors should review the materials and decide what is best for their individual student’s needs.

What is the cost of the Bridge Materials: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics?

This is a free digital-only resource offered within the Demme Learning Digital Toolbox.

How much time do the skills lessons take to complete? When should we begin?

Students may only need some of the skills lessons that are in the Bridge Materials: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics. Using the Skills Assessment and Skills Analysis within the Readiness Check section will help you determine which skills lessons would benefit your student. 

Each skills lesson takes an average of 30 minutes. We recommend doing no more than two or three a day. If you and your student determine it’s best to complete all of the skills lessons, we recommend spreading them out over two to three weeks.

We recommend that you start any time between finishing Pre-Algebra and a few weeks before beginning Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics.

Where can I find the Bridge Materials: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics?

All of the Bridge Materials: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics are located in the Demme Learning Digital Toolbox. 

To access these materials you will need a Digital Toolbox account. Digital Toolbox accounts are free. To navigate to the Bridge Material: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics, follow these steps.

1) Sign in to the Demme Learning Digital Toolbox using the same email and password that you’ve used before or on store.demmelearning.com.  If you do not have a Digital Toolbox account you can create one by clicking the “Create Account” button on digital.demmelearning.com.

2) Once you’ve signed in, find the “Products” tab on the left-hand navigation.

3) Then click on “Secondary Math”

4) You’ll find the Bridge Materials: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics between our Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics levels.

5) To get started with the materials click on the “Readiness Check” tab.

How do I know what skills lessons my student would benefit from?

Once you’ve navigated to the Bridge Materials: Pre-Algebra to Algebra 1: Principles of Secondary Mathematics within the Digital Toolbox, start with the “Readiness Check” tab. 

This section will give you options and instructions on how to use the Skills Assessment and Skills Analysis. These will help you determine which skills lessons your student would benefit from. 

Remember, your student may not need to complete all of the skills lessons. The skills lessons do not need to be completed in any particular order.

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