Is your young child in need of a fun math challenges that introduce advanced math topics? Join other young kids in this on-going class to play and solve physical and online puzzles, games, and challenges. We'll explore math concepts like prime numbers, operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), algebraic thinking and patterns, estimating computations, and more. We'll tackle puzzles and play games like becoming "Mathological" detectives solving cases where one of the suspects math doesn't add up, tackle symbol logic puzzles similar to Suduko puzzles, and play coding and algebraic thinking challenges. This is an on-going class where each class is a stand-alone experience with unique mini-lessons and activities, so even though we may stay on a math topic more than one class you can join anytime! Students will learn about advanced math concepts such as the following in this class: - Recognizing, Describing, and Extending Patterns (Fact Families, Digits vs. Place Value, Even and Odd Numbers, Triangular Numbers, Square Numbers, Cube Numbers, Prime Numbers, etc.) - Equivalent Values and Comparing Values in the form of numbers, money, and pictures/graphs - Strategic Problem Solving - Concept and Strategies for Inverse Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division) - Computational Thinking & Coding Logic - Algebraic and Pattern-Based Thinking
Besides the following math concepts, students will learn problem solving strategies, how to discuss and listen to different ideas and solutions, and explore how math connects to "real life" situations.
- Recognizing, Describing, and Extending Patterns (Fact Families, Digits vs. Place Value, Even and Odd Numbers, Triangular Numbers, Square Numbers, Cube Numbers, Prime Numbers, etc.)
- Equivalent Values and Comparing Values in the form of numbers, money, and pictures/graphs
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Concept and Strategies for Inverse Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division)
- Computational Thinking & Coding Logic
- Algebraic and Pattern-Based Thinking
All supplies and materials will be provided. Some classes have physical materials that will need to be printed before class.
I am a certified PK-6 Virginia teacher with additional certifications and specialization in Gifted and Talented Advanced Academics and the inquiry-based International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). I have over 15 years of experience teaching for schools, homeschool groups, and families around the world. I believe all children have an inherent love for learning, and, because I love math and believe math literacy is an essential skill that all children can learn to the highest levels, I have specialized in math and STEAM-related education.
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