3rd Grade Part C, Creative, Interactive Elementary Math...Together, We Can Do This!
NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS-FRACTIONS, PART C! Interactive, Creative and Challenging math support that will encourage and develop skill and confidence with FRACTIONS in a SMALL GROUP class. (Conceptual Math producing Efficiency and Accuracy)
Michael Thurman, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(218)
What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Homework will be assigned weekly and I will monitor students between classes, and even communicate with them through the program itself while they are working. I will designate mid-weekly class check-ins. Generally speaking, homework that is assigned on a Monday, for example, would not be due until the following Monday. However, this can be flexible when circumstances require it. Assignments will be differentiated, and there are always ways to remediate, practice grade level concepts, or move ahead.Assessment
The student will be assessed by the completion of their assigned online work. Grading is instantaneous and visible by the teacher, as well as by the parents. Missed problems will be explained instantaneously via the program. I can also monitor student work remotely as they work and offer suggestions in real time. This aspect does not require video conferencing. It is done through my digital math platform, a simply awesome feature. That time would be arranged via email and a determined time to watch the student work could be established. There will be no waiting from class to class to see progress. Misconceptions that may result will provide teacher/student dialog in the next class. Again, the classwork will be differentiated. Students who need more time on a concept will receive it. Those who need challenge can move ahead if desired. I will monitor all aspects of success and struggle and parents will be able to see their student's progress as well. Students will be required to strive for an 80% on each learning target that has been taught and then assigned. This demonstrates a baseline of mastery of the concept for the teacher. If desired, students can move beyond 80% as the questions often become more rigorous. A diagnostic aspect of my program will allow me to see areas of strength and weakness and communicate with parents regarding specific points of need or challenge.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3
This 3rd grade math course will benefit students in homeschooling, public, and private settings when they partner with me, their math specialist, for learning, weekly support and success! No prior knowledge is necessary for this course other than the completion of 3rd grade math, or for those entering the 3rd grade. However, students needing remediation, on grade level practice, or above grade level challenge will also benefit from the material that is taught in these small classes. This course can function as a stand-alone course, or can be taken as a complete series for 3rd grade. This course, "NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS-FRACTIONS," is another offering in our journey through the 5 strands of mathematics required of all elementary students in grade 3. Joining me in "NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS-FRACTIONS" will help students continue to build their number sense, skill, and confidence with fractions. This class is also offered for private tutoring. Private tutoring fees would apply. This is Math You Can Do by Michael Thurman. What will be Taught Week 1 3.NF Numbers and Operations–Fractions Develop understanding of fractions as numbers. Note: grade 3 expectations in this domain are limited to fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8. 3.NF.1 The student will understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; and understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b. Homework: Understand fractions: fraction bars (3-V.5) Understand fractions: area models (3-V.6) Show fractions: fraction bars (3-V.7) Show fractions: area models (3-V.8) Match fractions to models: halves, thirds, and fourths (3-V.9) Match unit fractions to models (3-V.10) Week 2 3.NF.1 (Continued from last week) The student will understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts; and understand a fraction a/b as the quantity formed by a parts of size 1/b. Homework: Match fractions to models (3-V.11) Unit fractions: modeling word problems (3-V.20) Unit fractions: word problems (3-V.21) Fractions of a whole: modeling word problems (3-V.22) Fractions of a whole: word problems (3-V.23) Week 3 3.NF.2 Understand a fraction as a number on the number line; represent fractions on a number line. (3.NF.2.a) The student will represent a fraction 1/b (unit fraction) on a number line by defining the interval from 0 to 1 as the whole and partitioning it into b equal parts. (3.NF.2.a.1) The student will recognize each part has size 1/b. (3.NF.2.a.2) a unit fraction, 1/b is located 1/b of a whole unit from 0 on the number line. Homework: Fractions of number lines: unit fractions (3-V.12) Identify unit fractions on number lines (3-V.15) Graph unit fractions on number lines (3-V.17) In addition; 3.NF.2.b The student will represent a non-unit fraction a/b on a number line by marking off a lengths of 1/b (unit fractions) from 0. and recognize that the resulting interval has size a/b and that its endpoint locates the non-unit fraction a/b on the number line. Homework: Fractions of number lines: halves, fourths, and eighths (3-V.13) Fractions of number lines (3-V.14) Identify fractions on number lines (3-V.16) Graph fractions on number lines (3-V.18) Week 4 3.NF.3 The student will explain equivalence of fractions in special cases and compare fractions by reasoning about their size. (3.NF.3.a) and understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the same size, or same point on a number line. Homework: Identify equivalent fractions on number lines (3-W.3) Find equivalent fractions using number lines (3-W.4) In addition: 3.NF.3.b The student will recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions, and explain why the fractions are equivalent through writing or drawing. Homework: Find equivalent fractions using area models: two models (3-W.1) Find equivalent fractions using area models: one model (3-W.2) Graph equivalent fractions on number lines (3-W.5) Identify equivalent fractions (3-W.6) Week 5 3.NF.3.b (Continued from last week) The student will recognize and generate simple equivalent fractions, and explain why the fractions are equivalent through writing or drawing. Homework: Find equivalent fractions (3-W.7) Find equivalent fractions with denominators of 10 and 100 (3-W.11) Write fractions in lowest terms (3-W.12) Week 6 3.NF.3.c The student will express whole numbers as fractions and recognize fractions that are equivalent to whole numbers. Homework: Graph fractions equivalent to 1 on number lines (3-W.8) Select fractions equivalent to whole numbers using area models (3-W.9) Find fractions equivalent to whole numbers (3-W.10) Week 7 3.NF.3.d The student will compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator by reasoning about their size, and recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions. Homework: Graph smaller or larger fractions on a number line (3-V.19) Compare fractions using models (3-X.1) Compare fractions using number lines (3-X.2) Graph and compare fractions with like denominators on number lines (3-X.3) Week 8 3.NF.3.d (Continued from last week ) The student will compare two fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator by reasoning about their size, and recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions. Homework: Graph and compare fractions with like numerators on number lines (3-X.4) Graph and compare fractions on number lines (3-X.5) Compare fractions (3-X.6) Compare fractions in recipes (3-X.7)
Learning Goals
Class Structure
All classes will be small, personal and interactive. They will be structured, conversational and student-centered with the following format:
1. Greetings and conversation
2. Fact fluency checks (multiplication facts) will be teacher directed.
3. Computational fluency checks, (computation with all 4 operations) will teacher directed.
Followed by:
4. The weekly Topic selected from the Mathematical Strand, "NUMBERS AND OPERATIONS-FRACTIONS" will be introduced and explored. This 8 week course is foundational work, developing understanding of fractions.
Teaching Style
Teacher discussion with lots of guided practice, along with group discussion, which will include games, video clips and an abundance of interaction and practice on my interactive math website will be utilized. Instruction will be nurturing and supportive. My teaching style is guided by this motto: "Learning takes place over Time. It's all about the Effort!" We will learn to say this together at the beginning and ending of each class. Remember, parents, productive struggle is an important part of learning. It's ok when students do. It's a valuable part of the learning process.
Conclusion:
5. Assignments will be given for the upcoming week, which should be completed by the next scheduled class. Class will dismiss after clarification of any points that may be needed.
Other Details
Supply List
Paper and pencil is required, of course, and a device to access a student's online subscription (math homework) is needed. Subscriptions for IXL will be PROVIDED BY ME and included when students enroll with no cost to parents. Students will have access to their IXL subscriptions as long as they are enrolled in my classes that are offered and are actively participating in them. There are NO books, worksheets, etc. needed; no paperwork to be kept. Simple, Neat and Mobile! Take your class with you anywhere you want. There will be a cap size of 6 students per class creating an ideal learning environment. There will be continuous, sequential math courses offered by "Creative, Interactive Math...Together, We Can Do This!" 3rd Grade, PARTS A,B,C,D AND E. These courses could easily provide all of the mathematical training needed for families who homeschool, as well as provide help and support in traditional settings.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
5.0
218reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Minnesota Minneapolis
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Western Kentucky University
Hi, there! My name is Mr. Thurman and I enjoy teaching math. And, at “Math You Can Do” we’re always cooking up some good “recipes” for a tasty math experience! I was a public and private school educator for 36 years, and have experience teaching 3rd through 6th grade math. I was a principal for 5 years too, but I must say, it is much more fun and rewarding to teach. I have undergraduate degrees in music and in elementary education from Western Kentucky University. As well, I have a master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and a theology degree from Bethany Global University. I am offering math classes for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders because, for the last 20 years of my career, I have been doing just that, working as a math specialist for intermediate students. We will be using a fun math program which allows me to teach you, and then monitor your work when we're not in class together, enabling me to see just where I can best help you until we meet again. I can even communicate with you while you are working between our online classes. And yes, you can and WILL excel in math!! You might even learn to love it! (Conceptual Math producing Efficiency and Accuracy)
If you had asked me when I was your age, students, if I wanted to be a math teacher when I grew up, I would have said, "NO!" I had to work hard at math when I was young, and, to be quite honest, I don't think some of my teachers really knew how best to teach the subject. Here's the big idea I share with my students: LEARNING TAKES PLACE OVER TIME! It can't be rushed...especially with math. Our class motto will be," Learning takes place over time AND it's all about the effort!"
My wife is a music teacher and we have 3 grown daughters. We played music together as a family for many years and performed 45 concerts in 5 countries in Europe. Now, we have 9 grandchildren, 4 boys and 5 girls. I have been a professional musician for many years now and play french horn in Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green and we perform lots of concerts. We have a little Yorkie named Sir James Paul McCartney Thurman. We call him Paul and I don't think he knows he's a dog! 😃Reviews
Live Group Class
$160
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-10
3-6 learners per class
