$150

weekly

or $600 for 20 classes

Fun With Numbers! From Arithmetic to Algebra.

Completed by 1 learner

Ages 9-11

Live Group Course

Many students struggle with algebra and word problems, so we designed a class that builds from easy elementary arithmetic and prepares students for algebra success! My strategies will boost their confidence and be applicable beyond algebra.

James Maloney, M.S. Physics

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(1 reviews)

Live video meetings

5x per week, 4 weeks

3-9 learners per class

90 min

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What's included

20 live meetings

30 in-class hours

Assessment

During live classes, learners undergo assessments, receive personalized feedback and receive interventions for mastery.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 5

Intermediate Level

This course starts with basic math skills like adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing, while teaching kids how to stay organized and check their work. With fun routines and easy strategies, students will confidently tackle word problems and get ready for algebra. Step by step, they'll build the skills they need to succeed in algebra without feeling intimidated.

This course is ideal for students who have just completed 4th or 5th grade and want to strengthen their mathematical skills.

This course offers a diverse learning experience, combining:

• Direct Instruction
• Independent Practice
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
• Interactive Games

The class structure includes:

1. Warm-up activities: Fun Activities to jump start the lesson (10 minutes)
2. Discussion: Interactive lesson using SKIES Learn, Video Clips, or Modeling to introduce the topic of the day (20 minutes)
3. Guided Practice: Practice and mastery of the skill through guided activities and collaboration (30 minutes) 
4. Individual Practice: Mastery of skills through independent work and assessments (30 minutes)

Please see our syllabus for the detailed class topics.

At the end of this class, learners will have strong foundation in numeracy and will be confident in Algebra! We will work at the pace of our learners, additional support is available for learners struggling with a specific concept.

Learning Goals

Students will gain more confidence with their fundamentals by learning the practices they need to keep their work organized, so they can solve more complex expressions. They will build on simple elementary school arithmetic so that they are comfortable and confident turning multi-step word problems into algebraic expressions they can solve.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

20 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Introduction to Expressions

 Basic knowledge about mathematical expressions

90 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Parentheses

 Learning which part of the expression should be evaluated first

90 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Multiplication and Division Rules in Solving Expressions

 Mastering Multiplication and Division Rules when solving expressions

90 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Words to Expressions

 Turning simple short sentences or word problems into mathematical expressions.

90 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

We will be using skieslearn.com for our classes so students can get quick and personalized feedback throughout the entire class. We will provide learners with free log-in credentials.

Pre-Requisites

Students should be comfortable with counting, skip counting, and familiar with multiplication tables.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

SKIESLearn

Meet the teacher

James Maloney, M.S. Physics

Joined May, 2024

5.0

1reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I've always loved math, and loved teaching math! That's why I studied physics at the University of Florida, and at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). I've collaborated with K-12 teachers for 20+ years, designing lessons that are fun and engaging, as well as rigorous. I know anyone can be successful in math, and I know how important algebra is for lifelong success in mathematics. That's why I'm excited to share my enthusiasm and experiences for math that will contribute to your success in mathematics, no matter how far you go!