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1:1 Private Math Tutoring | Fractions & Decimals With Special Ed Teacher

In this class, your learners will fall in love with fractions and decimals so they will have success in their future careers and schooling.
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Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
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Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students are expected to complete 1 assigned activity on Khan Academy each week. Students may use their notes and other available resource like virtual manipulatives used in class.
Assessment
Students will be assessed when they complete their homework assignments on Khan Academy. Each assignment is automatically scored on Khan Academy. Families will receive notifications on their students' progress by viewing their students' Khan Academy account.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Did you know that several students struggle fractions and decimals?

Did you know that 68% of adults, when surveyed in 2012, reported they used fractions and decimals within their jobs? [Source: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED612394.pdf]

Students must gain confidence and deepen their knowledge of how to operate with fractions and decimals in order to have long-term success as we prepare them for future careers and higher education.

Your learner will receive one-on-one intensive support with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and decimals. Your learner will engage with both the content and tutor through slideshow presentations, virtual manipulatives, virtual simulations, games, and real-world examples. Your learner will have opportunities to relate fractions and decimals to different career pathways and real-world contexts like grocery shopping, farming, money management, etc. Your learner will have multiple opportunities to discuss their thinking about fractions and decimals in order to learn how to talk about fractions and decimals in real-world contexts. 

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Class Structure

3 minutes | Greetings & Connection Activity
5 minutes | Mini-Lesson - Tutor models the skills
5 minutes | Virtual Explorations - Games & Simulations
5 minutes | Guided Practice - Learner practices with Tutor
5 minutes | Independent Practice - Learner practices independently
2 minutes | Numbers Talk - Learner talks about the skills learned
5 minutes | Closing & Homework
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Class Sequence

Week 1:
-Day 1: Adding Fractions (Same Denominators)
-Day 2: Adding Fractions (Different Denominators)
-Day 3: Word Problems Adding Fractions

Week 2:
-Day 1: Subtracting Fractions (Same Denominators)
-Day 2: Subtracting Fractions (Different Denominators)
-Day 3: Word Problems Subtracting Fractions

Week 3:
-Day 1: Adding Improper Fractions (Same Denominators)
-Day 2: Adding Improper Fractions (Different Denominators)
-Day 3: Word Problems Adding Improper Fractions

Week 4:
-Day 1: Subtracting Improper Fractions (Same Denominators)
-Day 2: Subtracting Improper Fractions (Different Denominators)
-Day 3: Word Problems Subtracting Improper Fractions

Week 5:
-Day 1: Adding Mixed Numbers (Same Denominators)
-Day 2: Adding Mixed Numbers (Different Denominators)
-Day 3: Word Problems Adding Mixed Numbers

Week 6:
-Day 1: Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Same Denominators)
-Day 2: Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Different Denominators)
-Day 3: Word Problems Subtracting Mixed Numbers

Week 7:
-Day 1: Multiplying Fractions by Whole Numbers
-Day 2: Multiplying Fractions by Fractions
-Day 3: Multiplying Fractions by Mixed Numbers

Week 8:
-Day 1: Word Problems Multiplying with Fractions
-Day 2: Dividing Fractions by Whole Numbers
-Day 3: Dividing Whole Numbers by Fractions

Week 9:
-Day 1: Dividing Fractions by Fractions
-Day 2: Dividing Fractions by Mixed Numbers 
-Day 3: Dividing Mixed Numbers by Fractions

Week 10:
-Day 1: Word Problems Dividing with Fractions
-Day 2: Adding Decimals
-Day 3: Subtracting Decimals without Regrouping

Week 11:
-Day 1: Subtracting Decimals with Regrouping
-Day 2: Word Problems Adding Decimals
-Day 2: Word Problems Subtracting Decimals

Week 12:
-Day 1: Multiplying Decimals by Whole Numbers
-Day 2: Multiplying Decimals by Decimals
-Day 3: Word Problems Multiplying with Decimals

Week 13:
-Day 1: Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
-Day 2: Dividing Whole Numbers by Decimals
-Day 3: Dividing Decimals by Decimals

Week 14:
-Day 1: Word Problems Dividing with Decimals
-Day 2: Decimals Review (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division)
-Day 3: Fractions Review (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division)
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to...

-Add fractions
-Subtract fractions
-Multiply fractions
-Divide fractions

-Add decimals
-Subtract decimals
-Multiply decimals
-Divide decimals
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Other Details

Learning Needs
This class is designed for learners with unique learning needs due to the fact there will be opportunities for students to explore fractions decimals through interactive simulations, games, and manipulatives to deepen their knowledge.
Parental Guidance
Students will use Phet Simulations to explore concepts with fractions and decimals. Students should have skills on navigating websites. Students will share their screen to show their virtual explorations with their tutor to ensure their safety using the assigned tools.
Pre-Requisites
Students who are ready for this class are students who can identify fractions/decimals visually through pictures, graphics, etc.
Joined June, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mr. Leroy Smith, M.Ed.
District of Columbia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Mr. Leroy Smith, M.Ed.
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Mr. Leroy Smith, M.Ed.
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Gettysburg College
Mr. Leroy Smith, M.Ed.
-Bachelor Degree: Vocal Music from Gettysburg College (2012)

-Master Degree: Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)  Lesley University (2014)

-Master Degree: Special Education (PreK-12) Lesley University (2014)

-Fellowship: Mathematics, Multiliteracies, and the Mind Institute (M3I) Georgetown University (2019)

-Certified Elementary and Special Education Teacher in Washington D.C. and Maryland

-10+ years as a Highly Effective and Certified Elementary and Special Education Teacher

-2 years as a adjunct music professor and director of a musical ensemble at Hood College

-4 years teaching emergent bilingual students, with disabilities, at a dual language school

-2 years as a virtual mathematics tutor for students with learning challenges and disabilities

-10+ years as a culturally responsive and inclusive educator for students from all backgrounds

-Registered Special Education Advocate with the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

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