Draw Like a Mathematician: Grade 4 Word Problems
Kate Hoefert
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(362)
First you SEE it, then you SOLVE it! Each week learners will use visualization, drawing, and modeling to solve complex word problems.
Class experience
US Grade 4
Word problems can be the stumbling block for many students. They know the math, but they can't seem to get the right answer. Drawing like a mathematician helps children make sense of word problems before attempting to solve them. Once they can SEE the steps they need to take, then they can SOLVE. This class is designed to help learners analyze a multi-step word problem by marking the text (identifying important information) and then using the important information to create a visual...
We will be using Nearpod during the class to draw and share work. If your learner will be using a tablet, please download the free Nearpod app before class so that your child can fully participate. Since this class involves drawing, it may be easier for your child to draw if using a drawing tablet (for computer) or stylus (for tablet). Students will also be asked to annotate through Zoom in this class. Please be aware that the annotate feature is not available if joining class from a Chromebook. If using a Chromebook, your learner can still draw/solve on paper and share that way. They should be sure to have: -lined paper -a pencil -colored pencils, crayons, and/or markers
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(362)
Eighteen years as a public school teacher in Maryland and two years as an Outschool teacher have provided me the opportunity to teach learners from diverse backgrounds with a variety of learning styles. I began my teaching career in elementary...
Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
3-8 learners per class
