Exploring Fifth Grade Math Course
In this summer course, students will receive help in a variety of math topics. This class provides feedback, worksheets, videos throughout the week, and practice. We will meet once a week.
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Karen Diaz, M.S.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(188)
What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
Worksheets will be optional.Class Experience
US Grade 5
Hey students, are you struggling with math? Are some concepts too difficult for you to understand? If so, sign up and take my course. I give a thorough , visual, and detail lesson on every math concept. I even show how that math concept is used in your everyday life. This course shows how math can be made simple and fun .
In this ongoing course, the teacher will use the Common Core Standards as a guide to teach math topics related to 5th grade. In this ongoing course, I will do a quick assessment of each student to determine where they are in their understanding of the concept.
Class structure: 1) Greetings
2) short lesson on the topic (It will be teacher led using a dry erase board/ slide show/ power point presentation)
3) Each child will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.
4) Kahoot game/ Math Project/ Blooket game / based on the topic. Add-ons are Trivia pursuit or Jeopardy
Due to the fact that this is an ongoing course, students can enroll for additional support and practice. Homeschooled students can enroll for a complete math curriculum. Students are charged weekly and can enroll or unenroll at any time.
The class cover's image was marked with a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.
K5 learning website Worksheet (with permission) will be used in the classroom, at times. IXL website with permission will be used , as well.
September 2, 2024 ( Week 1) Expanded Notation, Place Value
September 9, 2024 (Week 2) Multiplication and Long division
September 16, 2024 ( Week 3 ) fractions with like and unlike denominators/ lcm and gcf
September 23, 2024 (Week 4) unlike denominator/ lcm and gcf
September 30, 2024: equivalent fractions/ reducing fractions
October 7, 2024 : Mixed numbers to improper fractions
October 14, 2024: Improper fractions to mixed numbers
October 23, 2024: Prime or composite numbers
October 30, 2024: coordinate planes and line plots
November 7, 2024: Order of operations/ PEMDAS
November 14, 2024: volume of a rectangular prism
November 23, 2024 multiplying decimals
November 30, 2024: dividing decimals
Dec. 7, 2024: Multiplying fractions
Dec. 14: Dividing fractions
DEc. 23 Review of all topics
Dec 30 Review of all topicsOther Details
Parental Guidance
I will screen share questions from the ixl website, blooket website, jeopardy lab. and k5 learning website. No sign up or log in required.
I will also give the game id for kahoot and blooket website game. Parent permission required for the student to play.
Supply List
paper , pencil, dry erase board, dry erase marker.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2021
4.9
188reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello! I'm Karen McGougain Diaz, but my students know me as Teacher K. With over a decade of experience as a special education itinerant teacher in New York City, I’ve had the privilege of working across diverse classroom environments, including collaborative team teaching, self-contained classrooms, and integrated settings. I’ve taught students aged three to fifteen, focusing on all developmental domains—gross and fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and social-emotional development.
I hold a dual degree in Childhood General Education and Special Education, along with twelve graduate credits toward a master’s in Literacy. In January 2021, I earned my professional New York State teaching certificate, affirming my commitment to excellence in education.
Currently, I serve as an elementary tutor specializing in reading, writing, and math for Varsity Tutors, and I also work as an early intervention specialist. My tutoring experience spans 18 years, during which I have supported students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade with organizations like Champion Learning, Sylvan Learning Center, and Varsity Tutors. Additionally, I teach creative writing at various summer camps and programs throughout NYC, nurturing young writers' creativity.
My teaching philosophy centers on the belief that we must educate the child, not just the curriculum. I adopt a child-centered approach, engaging students actively in their learning processes. I firmly believe that every child has the potential to learn, and I strive to foster this through positive reinforcement and encouragement, tailoring lessons to their interests and strengths.
On a personal note, I have a passion for music and enjoy playing the alto saxophone. Numbers and math excite me, and I love creating and making things, anything art related. I love to sing and ride bikes. These interests often enrich my lessons, making learning fun and relatable for my students.Reviews
Live Group Course
$12
weekly or $192 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
45 min
Completed by 87 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-10 learners per class
