Students will build deep understanding of the four basic operations and how to accurately and flexibly use them with whole numbers, fractions and decimals. 

3rd Grade Standards:
- Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division
- Solve problems involving the four operations, and identify & explain patterns in arithmetic
4th Grade Standards:
- Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers
- Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic
5th Grade Standards:
- Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and decimals to hundredths
- Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions
- Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions

I have been a middle school math teacher for twenty three years. I have helped thousands of students make the transition from elementary math to middle school math and beyond. I have taught and tutored students from second grade through Trigonometry so I also understand the mindset necessary for continued mathematical success. I have a Masters in Education from Johns Hopkins University.  

Homework Offered
I will provide a weekly pdf of problems similar to ones we discuss in class. This way students will be able to practice patterns found in class and hopefully teach someone else!
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Upon request I can provide an informal assessment (written paragraph) of any learner at any time. But there are no formal grades or tests. 
Grades Offered