Back to Basics Math: Multiplication, Division, Decimals Review 6th 7th 8th Grade
The goal of this class is to take 6th 7th & 8th graders to go back to basics, master foundational skills, boost confidence, & start feeling more successful. Review multiplication, long division, & decimals. Office hours available each week!
What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. There will be a weekly assessment that should be submitted by Monday so I can check progress and provide feedback. There are also practice assignments with answer keys to reinforce the topic from each lesson. These DO NOT need to be submitted to me.Assessment
I will have students take an initial assessment of their skills before the class begins so I can see their current levels and how to best address their needs. We will conclude with the same assessment at the end of the 6 weeks to mark their progress.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
This class is currently running as a once a week class, link provided: https://outschool.com/classes/back-to-basics-math-multiplication-division-decimals-review-class-emabBT8z I also run a summer session, link provided: https://outschool.com/classes/back-to-basics-math-multiplication-division-decimals-review-summer-camp-y0E9fAjx *If you’d like a copy of an assessment to see if this class would be a good fit for your learner please message me. I also offer this class as a FLEX class which you can take at your own pace with video lessons, check my profile page.* The class is a review and refresh of the major 4th and 5th grade concepts of long multiplication, long division, decimals basics and operations. I am a math teacher with over a decade of experience teaching middle and high school math. I was tired of seeing students struggle and even fail because they were lacking basic foundational skills. So I made this class. :) I can’t wait to help you reach your math goals! 🔷 WHO SHOULD TAKE THE CLASS Students who 🔸 Are struggling in their middle school math class 🔸 Want to feel more successful and confident in math 🔸 Are willing to put in the work to improve I can send an assessment for your learner to take to see if this class would be a good fit. Message me for a copy. 🔷 GOALS 🔸 Students will master the most key foundational math skills for middle school. 🔸 Students will feel more confident and more successful in math class. 🔸 Students will develop a growth mindset and strategies to make them a more effective and efficient learner. 🔷 MATH SKILLS I have broken the program into 2 parts. This listing is for PART 1 on Multiplication, Division, and Decimals. 🔸 PART 1 (6 Weeks) Week 1: Multiplication and Factors Week 2: Multi Digit Multiplication & Factoring Week 3: Long Division Week 4: Decimal Basics (Place Value, Rounding, Add/Subtract) Week 5: Decimal Multiplication & Division Week 6: Review PART 2 (for reference ONLY, this would be another listing for the 6 weeks following this one) Fraction Basics Fractions Comparing & Ordering Fraction Operations (+,-,×, ÷) 🔷 ASSESSMENT I will have students take an initial assessment of their skills before the class begins so I can see their current levels and how to best address their needs. We will conclude with the same assessment at the end of the 6 weeks to mark their progress. 🔷 EACH WEEK 🔸 Monday: Optional drop in Office Hours for help*. Watch a short MINDSET VIDEO to learn how to learn, how to have a growth mindset, or how to be resourceful. (~10 min) 🔸 Tuesday: CLASS MEETS. Math skill & either a growth mindset or learning technique addressed. (55 min) 🔸 Wednesday: Complete a practice assignment. Answer key provided. (~25 min) 🔸 Thursday: CLASS MEETS. Math skill & either a growth mindset or learning technique addressed. (55 min) 🔸 Friday: Complete practice assignment. Answer key provided. (~25 min) 🔸 Saturday/Sunday: Complete Weekly Assessment (~20 min) SUBMIT by Monday evening. Feedback will be provided. * I offer a $1/week Office Hours, EXCLUSIVE for students in my Back to Basics PART 1 & 2 classes. Private link will be provided upon enrollment and student can drop in for questions, extra help, more review, etc. 🔷 IN CLASS TUES/THU 🔸 Growth Mindset or 'How to Learn' Topic (5-10 min) 🔸 Math Lesson (35 min): Demonstrations, Discussions, Practice, Questions, etc. 🔸 Review Activity or Game (10 min) 🔷 EXPECTATIONS 🔸 Students need to give their best effort always 🔸 Students should have their cameras on when possible 🔸 Students will be expected to speak, discuss, answer and ask questions as these are KEY ingredients to deeper learning (I do my best to not put them on the spot because who likes that! I provide time to prepare before asking them to respond) 🔸 Students will have 1 HW assignment that should be submitted for feedback each week. Recordings of sessions will be available after each class in case you have to miss a class. If you read all the way to this part give yourself a gold star! You're going to achieve great things in life. ;) To see more of my middle school math classes go to my profile page. 'Like' a class to receive notification when a new section is posted and 'Follow' me to get notified when I add a new class.
Learning Goals
I want each student to feel confident in their ability to succeed in math class!
🔶 Students will master the most key foundational math skills for middle school.
🔶 Students will feel more confident and more successful in math class.
🔸 Students will develop a growth mindset and strategies to make them a more effective and efficient learner.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use Blooket for practice games. Students will NOT need to log in or any provide personal information. They will NOT need an account. I provide a link in class for them to access the live game so only students in the class will have access. They can use their computer and do not need a separate device.
Supply List
Pen, paper & folder. PDF’s of the lesson notes will be provided for learners to print for class.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of San Francisco
Bachelor's Degree from University of San Diego
10+ years classroom teaching 6th-10th grade math. Math Credential and Masters Degree in Teaching.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$300
for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
3-5 learners per class