What's included
16 live meetings
14 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
I will provide 5-10 example problems for homework after each class. This is voluntary and will be reviewed at the beginning of the next class. If a student is struggling, they can post their concerns on the classroom wall for more clarification. Homework should not take more than 15 minutes per assignment.Assessment
I will assess students in class based on their participation and homework (if they do their homework). Students will also have occasional quizzes. I will also provide a feedback report on each student at the end of the course. Please let me know if you would like a letter grade for this class.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7
This class is interactive, where I will break concepts down and check for understanding throughout the class. I scaffold and adjust my pacing to suit the needs of the students. I will use visuals, mnemonics, real-world examples, discussion, guided notes, and games to ensure a deep understanding. Student participation is expected. I strive to make learning fun and instill confidence in the student. My classroom is more than a place to learn conversions and formulas; it is a safe, supportive environment where students learn communication, social, and problem-solving skills. Every child can succeed with guidance and encouragement. The teacher’s job is to establish a positive and productive learning environment, engaging and differentiated instruction, and a professional relationship with students and parents. I use the “I do, We do, You do” model to encourage retention and build confidence. After teaching a concept, I will explain a real-world example, guide the students in solving a problem, and then let them solve one independently to ensure they understand the concept. Each class will begin with a 5-minute breakdown of the previous class’s homework. This is to make sure that everyone retained the lesson and can complete the assignment without help. At 25 minutes into class, we will have a 5-minute brain break where the students can do a physical activity, math riddle, or go to the bathroom. I do not drill. If students want extra practice, I can recommend books, websites, and provide more exercises. The focus of this class is a deep understanding of the curriculum and the confidence that it instills. This course will cover the first quarter of a 7th grade curriculum. Specifically, these 16 classes include the Common Core State Standards 7.SP.1 - 7.SP.8 (Statistics & Probability). Students will apply various methods to find the probabilities of compound events. Students will draw inferences about a population. Students need to have taken 6th grade math or have been tested on a 7th grade level. We will review some 6th grade concepts to build on. We will have class twice a week for eight weeks. The following is our tentative schedule for the fourth quarter: Week 1: Mean, median, mode, range, interquartile range, and mean absolute deviation Week 2: Populations and samples Week 3: Graphs Week 4: Graphs and distribution Week 5: Introduction to probability Week 6: Applications of probability Week 7: Measurement Week 8: Measurement *Please note that if there are not at least three students enrolled, I will have to postpone or cancel the class.
Learning Goals
Students will use facts about angles to solve multi-step problems. Students will apply various methods to find the probabilities of compound events. Students will draw inferences about a population.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)3 Units
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksUnit 1: Statistics
Lesson 1:
Measures of central tendency
Identify, calculate, and interpret the minimum, maximum, mean, median, mode, range & outliers of a data set.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Measures of variation
Identify, calculate, and interpret the interquartile range and mean absolute deviation of a data set.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Populations and samples
Understand that statistics can be used to gain information about a population by examining a sample of the population; generalizations about a population from a sample are valid only if the sample is representative of that population. Understand that random sampling tends to produce representative samples and support valid inferences.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Populations and samples
Use data from a random sample to draw inferences about a population with an unknown characteristic of interest.
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students should have a math journal to keep their notes in and solve example problems. No textbooks or workbooks are required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arkansas Teaching Certificate
My classroom is a safe, supportive environment where students learn communication, social, and problem-solving skills. Every child can succeed with guidance and encouragement.
I am passionate about math. I know a lot of tricks and mnemonics to make math fun and easier to understand. I especially love helping struggling students achieve success. I have been a math teacher and tutor in public school and online since 2010.
I am passionate about creative writing. There are so many ways to express what is in your heart through words, and I would love to help you find that passion as well. I have two years of classroom experience teaching English and writing in public school. I also have had twenty-five books published. Many of them have been translated and narrated. Let me help you bring out your creativity in a way that will astound your audience.
I am also passionate about science and nature. From the expanse of outer space to the deepest depths of the ocean, from the first organisms to grace our planet to the future of technology, let’s explore the universe’s many incredible wonders. I have two years of classroom experience teaching science and robotics in public school.
*I am going on maternity leave mid-late October.
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Live Group Course
$200
for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
3-12 learners per class