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Crash Course: Fine-Tuning Math Skills for 5th and 6th Graders

In this 6-week class, students will receive 1:1 or 1:2 intense instruction on math content they need more time to master before moving to the next grade. (Please contact the Ms. Angela to set up a convenient meeting time.)
Angela Spencer, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(138)
Class

What's included

6 live meetings
5 in-class hours

Class Experience

This class is a follow-up to my 5th grade or 6th grade math classes.  Students will review and fine-tune math skills noted as a problem in class by both parents and teacher. Games, slides, guided practice, and virtual manipulatives will be used to encourage mastery.  
Topics to be covered: (schedule of topics is subject to change based on parent request and/or teacher recommendations)
Week 1:  Division/Multiplication of whole numbers and decimals
Student will practice multiplication and division, and review proper decimal placement.
Week 2:  Simplifying Fractions
Students will use Greatest Common Factor and Prime Factorization to simplify fractions.
Week 3:  Decimals as Fractions
Student will review the meaning of decimals and fractions as an understanding of the relationship between the two is reinforced.
Week 4:  Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Students will practice finding improper fractions for mixed numbers as well as the reverse.  Simplifying will be included and virtual manipulatives will be used to reinforce understanding.
Week 5:  Fraction Computation (addition/subtraction)
Students will practice finding common denominators using the Least Common Multiple.
Week 6:  Fraction Computation (multiplication/division)
Students will practice the algorithm for each.
Learning Goals
Students will improve overall understanding of 5th and/or 6th grade math content.
learning goal

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Supply List
A notebook for keeping track of vocabulary and strategies
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
138reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
During my 27 year teaching career, I worked as a math specialist for several years.

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$250

for 6 classes
1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min

Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
1-2 learners per class

This class is no longer offered
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