Fraction Fun: Parts and Pieces – Creative Real-World Math
Does your child struggle with fractions or find them boring? In this engaging and hands-on class, students will discover creative and fun ways to solve fractions while connecting them to real-life applications.
Tiffany Mendoza
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
1-2 hours per week. includedGrading
includedClass Experience
Why This Class?
Creative Approach: Unique methods that go beyond traditional fraction lessons.
Real-Life Relevance: Activities tied to daily life, like cooking, sports, and music.
Inclusive and Supportive: Tailored for neurodiverse learners and small-group interactions.
Welcome to "Fraction Fun: Parts and Pieces"!
Does your child struggle with fractions or find them boring? In this engaging and hands-on class, students will discover creative and fun ways to solve fractions while connecting them to real-life applications. From dividing up food to exploring musical rhythms and sports statistics, this class shows how fractions are everywhere in our world.
Designed for curious and gifted learners aged 8–13, this neurodiverse-friendly course fosters creativity and critical thinking while making math enjoyable and relatable.
Class Schedule:
• Duration: 45 minutes per session
• Frequency: Once a week
Week-by-Week Breakdown:
Week 1: Introduction to Fractions
• Objective: Understand the basics of fractions and their real-life importance.
• Activity: Explore fractions through a pizza-making activity, dividing different toppings into fractional parts.
Week 2: Fractions in Cooking
• Objective: Apply fractions to measure ingredients accurately.
• Activity: Follow a simple recipe, like baking cookies or making a smoothie, to practice measuring ingredients in fractional amounts- will be determined by class preference
Week 3: Fractions in Shopping
• Objective: Learn to compare and calculate discounts using fractions.
• Activity: Plan a shopping trip with a budget, calculate fractional discounts on items, and discuss best buys.
Week 4: Fractions in Sports
• Objective: Understand how fractions are used in sports statistics.
• Activity: Analyze a basketball game, calculating shooting percentages and other statistics.
Week 5: Fractions in Art
• Objective: Use fractions to create and understand patterns and symmetry in art.
• Activity: Create a piece of artwork using fractional parts, such as a mosaic or a symmetrical drawing.
Week 6: Fractions in Time Management
• Objective: Learn to divide time into fractions for better planning and efficiency.
• Activity: Plan a day’s activities, breaking down time spent on each task into fractional parts.
Week 7: Fractions in Music
• Objective: Explore how fractions are used in music, particularly in rhythms and beats.
• Activity: Clap or play different rhythms, understanding how beats are divided into fractional parts.
Week 8: Fractions in Construction and Building
• Objective: Apply fractions to measure and cut materials accurately in building projects.
• Activity: Plan and create a simple project, such as a birdhouse or a model, using measurements in fractional parts.
Let's have some fun!Learning Goals
To have a better understanding of fractions or parts of a whole and it's real life applications
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed for inquisitive, gifted learners and those who flourish through creative learning methods. It welcomes neurodiverse students, including individuals with ASD, ADHD, or dyslexia seeking support
Pre-Requisites
This small class is open to learners of all skill levels and is designed to engage curious minds. It is particularly ideal for gifted students and neurodiverse learners, including those with ASD, ADHD, and dyslexia.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2024
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
With a unique perspective as a neurodivergent educator, I specialize in creating engaging and inclusive learning experiences for students of all abilities. My teaching style is tailored to meet the needs of gifted, curious, and neurodiverse learners, including those with ADHD, ASD, and dyslexia. Combining creativity with real-world applications, I make complex concepts accessible and fun, inspiring confidence and critical thinking. Whether through hands-on STEM projects, creative math lessons, or cultural explorations, my goal is to foster a love of learning in every student.
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-10 learners per class
